These sweet, four ingredient, no-bake dessert bites are a delicious addition to holiday cheese or cookie trays.
These sweet and simple no-bake dessert bites are a delicious addition to holiday cheese or cookie trays.
Date and Pistachio Balls
By:
Co+opRecipe Information
Total Time:
30 minutesServings:
30 (30 1-inch balls)Ingredients
- 2 cups pitted dates
- 1 cup unsalted pistachio nuts, shelled
- 3/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder (optional)
Preparation
In a food processor, finely grind the pistachios. Remove 1/4 cup of the ground pistachios and set aside. Add the pitted dates and 1/2 cup shredded coconut to the food processor and blend well until the mixture sticks together. Using clean hands, form the mixture into 1-inch balls, roll them in the remaining coconut or pistachios and set on a plate or platter. To make chocolate date balls, remove half of the blended date/coconut mixture from the food processor, then add 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder to the remainder and process until well blended. Roll in additional cocoa powder to resemble chocolate truffles.
Serving Suggestion
These sweet and simple no-bake dessert bites are a delicious addition to holiday cheese or cookie trays.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 54, Fat: 3 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 1 mg, Carbohydrate: 7 g, Dietary Fiber: 1 g, Protein: 1 g
