Date Rolls make an easy and delicious snack, without the guilt. With only 3 ingredients, and no added sugar these little treats are quick to make too.
Medjool dates are the ingredient that gives these coconut date rolls their natural sweetness and rich chewy texture. They are a bit like nature's caramel. And I love the taste of caramel.
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Why you will love this recipe
- no cook
- 3 ingredients
- no added sugar
What you need to make date rolls
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- fresh Medjool dates
- almonds - I use whole almonds with the skin still on
- desiccated coconut
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How to make date rolls
- Process almonds.
- Add dates.
- Process until the mixture comes together.
- Shape the date mixture into small logs.
- Place desiccated coconut in a shallow bowl.
- Roll each log in coconut to coat.
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Top tips for the best result
- Roll the date and nut mixture into balls (truffles) if you prefer.
- Instead of rolling in coconut, roll the date logs in crushed nuts.
- You can substitute pistachio nuts for almonds.
- If you find that the coconut isn't sticking, just moisten the outside of the rolls with a little water then roll in the coconut.
Optional flavour additions
- Vanilla extract.
- Cocoa powder.
- A pinch of cinnamon.
Storage
Keep these date nut rolls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Allow to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes to soften slightly before eating.
Suitable to freeze.
Other recipes you may enjoy
Sticky Date Pudding - a rich butter toffee sauce is drizzled over the finished cake so it soaks in to make a moist and delicious dessert full of chopped dates, with walnut crumbs scattered on top.
Chocolate Tiffin - a yummy no-bake slice made with crushed biscuits, raisins and glace cherries then topped with a combination of milk and dark chocolate. Perfect for afternoon tea!
Lemon Blueberry Cookies - thick, cafe-style cookies with white chocolate chips and a hint of cinnamon spice added to the dough.
📖 Recipe
Date Rolls
Ingredients
- 400 g Medjool dates (usually 20 dates) pitted
- 100 g whole almonds
- ¼ cup desiccated coconut
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Instructions
- Add almonds to the bowl of a food processor, and process until chopped.100 g whole almonds
- Add in dates and continue to process (scraping down the sides as needed) until dates are chopped and the mixture comes together.400 g Medjool dates
- Shape the date mixture into 16 small logs.
- Place coconut in a shallow bowl and individually roll each log in coconut to coat.¼ cup desiccated coconut
Notes
- Roll the mixture into balls (truffles) instead of rolls.
- Replace the coconut with crushed nuts.
- Substitute pistachios for almonds if you prefer.
- Moisten the outside of the rolls with a little water if the coconut isn't sticking.
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