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Date rolls covered in coconut on a metal plate.
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Date Rolls

Date rolls are made with soft, chewy Medjool dates, almonds and coconut for a rich and delicious sweet treat with no added sugar.
Course Sweet Treat
Cuisine International
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 16
Calories 114kcal
Author Lee-Ann Grace

Ingredients

  • 400 g Medjool dates (usually 20 dates) pitted
  • 100 g whole almonds
  • ¼ cup desiccated coconut
Metric - US customary

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

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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.
*Please note that the amount of calories per serve and nutritional information is provided as a guide only, as ingredients and cooking methods can vary greatly*

Nutrition

Calories: 114kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 220mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 37IU | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg