Honey, Date & Walnut Bites

Easy to make, keeps well and taste great! Try these nibbles of energy, Honey Dates and Walnut Bites, perfect anytime you need a little pick-me-up.

 

Servings: 8-10 bites

Total Time: 10 minutes

 

Ingredients: 

  • 2 cups Medjool Dates, pitted and roughly chopped
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon, ground
  • 1 Tbsp Honey
  • 1 tsp Rosewater, optional (can use 1 tsp of water if needed)
  • 1 1/2 cups Walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup Coconut, shredded

 

Method:

    • In a dry skillet, toast the walnuts until just starting to color, remove from heat to cool. Set aside.
    • In a shallow bowl, add the coconut. Set aside.
    • Add the pitted dates, cinnamon, honey and rosewater (optional) to a food processor and pulse until you have a nice paste.
    • Add in the cooled walnuts, and pulse a couple of times to incorporate into the date mixture. Do not over mix.
    • Pinch about a cherry size of the mixture and roll into a ball (keep your hands just moist with water to prevent sticking).
    • Roll each date bite into the shredded coconut, coating evenly.
    • Place in an airtight container and keep in the refrigerator or freezer.