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Apricot Date Nut Bites

Apricot Date Nut Bites
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Maybe your stomach is screaming, “it must be lunchtime by now,” despite the clock saying it’s only 10:30 a.m.  Or maybe you’re falling asleep at your computer at 3:00 in the afternoon and the only thing that’s going to jolt you awake is a shot of sugar.  Either way, these Apricot Date Nut Bites will be your best friend at times like these — ’cause sometimes you just need a pick-me-up.

 

Aside from being healthy-ish — all natural ingredients and no processed sugar — they’re also a tasty, energizing bite.    Send your kids off to school with a few tucked into their lunch bags or stowed in your briefcase to get you through a mind-numbing meeting at work.

 

dates and apricots

Dates are nature’s candy — they’re sweet, chewy and though I’ve used them in some savory dishes like these crowd-pleasing appetizers or this healthy Moroccan-inspired salad, they’re incontestably at home in snack and dessert recipes.

 

ground fruit and cashews in food processor

While I love the flavor of dates — they’re even better with the tangy zip  you get when mixed with tart apricots.   For protein, blend in raw cashews with the fruit.  Scoop out the fruit and nut mixture by the tablespoon and roll them into balls.

 

Apricot Date Nut Bites on a baking sheet.

For a little extra oomph, give these balls a dusting of coconut flakes.  I should mention — that the coconut sticks better if it’s also pulsed a few times  in the food processor.

 

Apricot Date Nut Bites rolled in coconut

That’s it.  Done.  Store them in a airtight container in the fridge.  Apricot Date Nut Bites are a quick, easy snack with none of the guilt associated with a candy bar and all the reward.

 

Apricot Date Nut Bites wish cashews on a baking sheet Apricot Date Nut Bites on a plate Apricot Date Nut Bites on a plate with a napkin

 

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Apricot Date Nut Bites

A quick, delicious snack that'll satisfy your sweet tooth without refined sugars.  These fruit nut bites are soft, chewy and absolutely luscious!
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword energy balls, protein balls
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 151kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup flaked coconut
  • 1 cup raw cashews
  • 8 dried dates pitted
  • 1/2 cup dried apricots
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  • Add the coconut to the bowl of the food process and pulse until very finely chopped.  Transfer coconut to a small bowl and set aside.
  • Add the cashews, dates and apricots to the bowl of a food processor.  Pulse until very finely chopped.  
  • Add honey and vanilla and process until it comes together in a smooth paste.  Use a tablespoon to measure out even portions of the date paste.  Roll the paste into a ball.  Continue to roll the rest of the date mixture into balls and rest them on a baking sheet.  
  • Roll each of the balls in the finely chopped coconut.  Serve.  
  • Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container.

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Nutrition

Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 264mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 220IU | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1.1mg

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  1. Michelle says

    January 2, 2021 at 5:14 PM

    You can substitute honey for rice malt syrup to make it vegan

    Reply
  2. Corvi says

    December 29, 2018 at 7:42 AM

    Hello, how many are in one serving? I take care of my mom who has diabetes and I want to make this as an occasional snack, but not go overboard.

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      December 29, 2018 at 7:53 AM

      Hi Corvi! This recipe makes about 12 balls -so each one is a serving.

      Reply
  3. Sean@Diversivore says

    August 9, 2017 at 10:42 AM

    These sound delightful! I tend not to make a lot of snacks because… well, I tend to over-eat snacks when they’re around. But having something healthier and made with whole foods doesn’t sound like a bad idea at all. I’m always impressed by the things you can do with dried dates. They’re ridiculously versatile! I make my own dried apricots too, so it’s fun to have something to do with them. That being said, I’d have to get my kids to leave enough of them uneaten first! Hah!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      August 9, 2017 at 11:08 AM

      They are really nice bites, Sean — tangy and sweet at the same time.

      Reply
  4. Donna says

    August 8, 2017 at 11:32 PM

    Having snack bites like this in the fridge is the only way we survive the week! My daughter loves them in her lunchbox and I love having them on hand when I have been nursing the little one all morning and get so famished. Cant wait to try this version out, and we just happened to buy a big bag of dried apricots at costco so yay 🙂

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      August 9, 2017 at 7:05 AM

      Yay, indeed! Enjoy them, Donna!

      Reply
  5. Leah says

    August 6, 2017 at 1:28 PM

    For this being your first video, you did a great job! These sound fantastic, and such a great combination of flavors! I would love these as an afternoon pick me up, how yummy!

    Reply
  6. Sarah @ Champagne Tastes says

    August 2, 2017 at 2:16 PM

    I keep meaning to try making date balls, but haven’t done it. Well- I’ve got the dates, now I need to get mixing! These look delicious!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      August 2, 2017 at 2:34 PM

      It will take you all of 10 minutes, Sarah! No excuses!

      Reply
  7. AZ says

    August 1, 2017 at 11:14 PM

    yummy and delish, but not vegan if made with honey.

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      August 2, 2017 at 6:54 AM

      Well, you’ve taught me something there… It never occurred to me that it wasn’t.

      Reply
  8. Alyssa says

    August 1, 2017 at 9:23 PM

    I love energy bars! These are my go-to for mid-morning snacks.

    Reply
  9. Lucy says

    August 1, 2017 at 9:09 PM

    I love apricots! These look so healthy and delicious. I can’t wait to make them for a post-workout snack. Yum!

    Reply
  10. maria long says

    August 1, 2017 at 7:45 PM

    These seem sweet but healthy at the same time. Will have to try these for me!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      August 1, 2017 at 7:53 PM

      They’re both! Let me know how you like them, Maria!

      Reply
  11. Emma @ Supper in the Suburbs says

    August 1, 2017 at 6:25 PM

    These look like my kinda snack. I love apricots and dates!

    Reply
  12. Cindy Rodriguez says

    August 1, 2017 at 6:10 PM

    These sound perfect right about now.. That 3 o’clock slump you mentioned is so needing these right now! Yum

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      August 1, 2017 at 6:29 PM

      Everybody gets the 3 o’clock slump!

      Reply

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