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Date and coconut bites

Date and coconut bites
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4 ingredients · 4 steps

No-bake date, pecan and coconut bites. Save the ingredients and follow the soaking, blending and shaping steps.

The checklist

  • Medjool dates, pitted · 12
  • Chopped pecans · 2 US cups
  • Unsweetened desiccated coconut · ¼ US cup

+ 9 more explained items

Time, servings and nutrition

DessertAmerican-style

Servings: 14 · 1/14 of this batch

Preparation
Cooking
Extra waiting
10 min

The source lists 10 minutes preparation; also allow 10 minutes soaking. Optional chilling is extra.

Approximate nutrition per serving

Calculated for 14 equal bites using 12 dates. Date size changes the estimate.

Energy
≈ 175 kcal
Protein
1.9 g
Fat
12.2 g
Carbohydrate
17.9 g
Calculation details

Planning times use the upper end of stated ranges. Cooling and extra oven loads may take longer.

Calculated from ingredient amounts using USDA reference foods. Brands and portion sizes change the result.

Recipe notes: Date and coconut bites

A small batch for a snack box or a shared plate. This version uses 12 Medjool dates and is divided into 14 bites; size varies with the fruit. The coconut coating makes them easier to handle.

Who this list is for

For home cooks preparing a dessert to share or portion ahead. Check the ingredient labels and the listed equipment before starting. Keep the recipe quantities together when planning your shopping.

Tips

  1. Read the labels

    Choose the plain, unsweetened products named in the list. Nut spreads, cocoa mixes and dried fruit can contain added sugar or sweeteners. Check every packaged ingredient rather than relying on a front-of-pack claim.

  2. Set everything out

    Measure the ingredients into separate bowls before mixing. Put the required container within reach and clear space for the finished dessert. Keep the step open while working so that a cooling or soaking stage is easy to spot.

  3. Keep the batch intact

    Start with the stated batch and divide it after preparation. Extra guests do not mean multiplying the oven temperature or cooking time. For a larger amount, use separate batches and check the same texture in each one.

  4. Portion before putting away

    Use clean utensils to divide the finished dessert. Keep each portion covered and label its preparation date. If sharing, keep the ingredient list available for anyone checking allergies. Storage instructions apply to the selected recipe, not every dessert on this site.

  5. Check the stickiness

    Dry, firm dates can leave a crumbly mixture. Soaking and thorough processing matter more than adding extra nuts. Check a small pinch before shaping the whole batch. This version contains pecans; it is not nut-free.

The checklist

4 ingredients · 4 steps

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Ingredients

  • Medjool dates, pitted · 12
  • Chopped pecans · 2 US cups
  • Unsweetened desiccated coconut · ¼ US cup
  • Salt · Pinch

Take along

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Mixing bowl and spatula
  • US measuring cups and spoons
  • Lidded food container

To do

Make it

  • Soften the dates. Remove any pits, soak in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain.
  • Blend the base. Process the drained dates, pecans and salt until the mixture sticks together when pressed.
  • Shape the bites. With damp hands, divide into 14 similar pieces and roll into balls.
  • Coat and put away. Press the bites into the coconut. Keep covered in the refrigerator; freeze separately if saving for later.

Questions and answers

Does this contain sugar?

Fruit supplies the sweetness and contains natural sugars. This version uses no sugar substitutes or syrups. It is not a zero-sugar or low-carbohydrate claim. Check packaged ingredients for additions.

Can I substitute ingredients?

Use this ingredient list for the stated result. A different nut paste, flour or liquid can change binding and texture. Keep a proposed substitution separate until its amount and method have been checked.

How do I reuse the list?

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