Picture this: it’s mid-afternoon, and you’re craving something sweet. That’s when Vegan Coconut Date Rolls come to the rescue! I love to enjoy these sweet treats with a cup of herbal tea as a midday pick-me-up. They’re also fantastic as a post-workout snack to refuel and satisfy my sweet tooth. Plus, my kids absolutely adore them, making them a hit in our household!
Recipe Details:
Cuisine: Vegan
Servings: 12
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 cup pitted dates
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, plus extra for coating
- 1/4 cup raw almonds
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
Equipment/Utensils:
- Food processor
- Parchment paper
- Plate
Preparation Steps:
- Place the pitted dates, shredded coconut, raw almonds, vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt into a food processor.
- Process the ingredients until a sticky dough forms and all the ingredients are well combined.
- Take about a tablespoon of the dough and roll it between your palms to form a small ball.
- Roll the ball in shredded coconut until evenly coated.
- Place the coconut-coated date ball on a plate lined with parchment paper.
- Repeat the process with the remaining dough.
- Once all the date rolls are formed, place them in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 78
- Total Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving):
- Calcium: 1%
- Iron: 3%
- Magnesium: 3%
- Potassium: 5%
Vegan Coconut Date Rolls
Ingredients
- 1 cup pitted dates
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut plus extra for coating
- 1/4 cup raw almonds
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Place the pitted dates, shredded coconut, raw almonds, vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt into a food processor.
- Process the ingredients until a sticky dough forms and all the ingredients are well combined.
- Take about a tablespoon of the dough and roll it between your palms to form a small ball.
- Roll the ball in shredded coconut until evenly coated.
- Place the coconut-coated date ball on a plate lined with parchment paper.
- Repeat the process with the remaining dough.
- Once all the date rolls are formed, place them in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 78
- Total Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving):
- Calcium: 1%
- Iron: 3%
- Magnesium: 3%
- Potassium: 5%