Almond Coconut Date Globes
Almond Coconut Date Globes takes about 40 minutes from beginning to end. This recipe serves 18 and costs 18 cents per serving. One serving contains 49 calories, 1g of protein, and 2g of fat. This recipe from Nutrition Stripped has 418 fans. A mixture of unsweetened shredded coconut, cinnamon, water, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. It works well as an inexpensive hor d'oeuvre. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and whole 30 diet. With a spoonacular score of 23%, this dish is rather bad. Chunky Date, Coconut, and Almond Granola, Almond-Date Bites Rolled in Toasted Coconut, and Snow Globes are very similar to this recipe.
Servings: 18
Preparation duration: 40 minutes
Ingredients:
2 heaping Tbs. almond butter (I like raw & creamy)
pinch of cinnamon
1 cup/or 20 large dates, soaked and pitted dates
3 tablespoon ground raw almonds (a.k.a. almond meal)
pinch of salt
3 tablespoon shredded organic coconut (unsweetened)
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon of filtered water (as needed)
Equipment:
blender
mixing bowl
Cooking instruction summary:
Soak the pitted and halved dates in filtered water for 30 minutes or until slightly softened.Blend the dates in a high speed blender to form a "paste".Add the almond meal and continue to blend/pulse until combined.Pour this mixture into a large mixing bowl to combine the remaining ingredients.Use your hands and get a little messy.Combine all the ingredients using your hands in a "kneading" motion until you form what resembles a very sticky dough.Chill in the refridgerator until cold (about 10-20 minutes).Take the "dough" mixture and roll small tablespoon or golf ball sized balls into the palms of your hands.Continue this process until all the dough has been formed into mini balls.Place on a plate/rack and put in the refridgerator or freezer until you serve.Keep these cool.Optional: you may roll the almond coconut date balls into cacao nibs, cocoa powder, crushed nuts, or more shredded coconut.DEVOUR! (or politely enjoy)
Step by step:
1. Soak the pitted and halved dates in filtered water for 30 minutes or until slightly softened.Blend the dates in a high speed blender to form a "paste".
2. Add the almond meal and continue to blend/pulse until combined.
3. Pour this mixture into a large mixing bowl to combine the remaining ingredients.Use your hands and get a little messy.
4. Combine all the ingredients using your hands in a "kneading" motion until you form what resembles a very sticky dough.Chill in the refridgerator until cold (about 10-20 minutes).Take the "dough" mixture and roll small tablespoon or golf ball sized balls into the palms of your hands.Continue this process until all the dough has been formed into mini balls.
5. Place on a plate/rack and put in the refridgerator or freezer until you serve.Keep these cool.Optional: you may roll the almond coconut date balls into cacao nibs, cocoa powder, crushed nuts, or more shredded coconut.DEVOUR! (or politely enjoy)
Nutrition Information:
covered percent of daily need
