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Recipe: Coconut-Date Snack Bites

October 22, 2013 By Danielle 7 Comments

Date BitesI used to make raw truffles and bars all the time using dehydrated dates, but it wasn’t until recently that I realized they would also be a great snack base for a 14-month old.  Using nothing but a food processor and all-natural ingredients, we had tiny, bite-sized, Audrey-approved treats ready in minutes.  Handy, portable, and super-healthy, you’ll be set for the week.  That’s of course if you don’t eat them all yourself first…

*Feel free to play around with the ingredients – dried cranberries or apricots instead of raisins, agave nectar instead of maple syrup or almond butter instead of sun-butter….

Coconut-Date Snack Bites

12 months + up 

Makes approx. 20 bites 

  • 1 cup (about 24) pitted dates (I used deglet, medjool work as well)
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, plus more for rolling
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 1 tablespoon flax meal
  • 1 tablespoon sunflower seed butter
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Place all ingredients in a large food processor; process until a uniform and sticky batter is formed.  Scoop the dough using a tablespoon, then roll between your hands to form a ball.  Have extra coconut ready on a plate and roll each bite in it to coat.  Store bites in a sealed container in the fridge for up to one week, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

These are gluten-free, vegan and nut-free.

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7 Comments · Filed Under: 9-12 months + Up, First Finger Foods, Gluten-Free, Snacks & Sweets, Vegan

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  1. Rebecca says

    October 24, 2013 at 3:03 pm

    I’d love to make these for my son, but he’s allergic to sunflower seeds; any ideas what the best substitute would be? (He’s also allergic to all nuts, so any other nut butters are out.) Thanks! Love your site.

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    • daniellekrupa says

      October 25, 2013 at 2:22 am

      Thank you so much, Rebecca! As for the nut/sun butter, you can easily exclude it all together and just add a bit more maple syrup/honey/agave nectar. A tablespoon of coconut cream or oil would also be nice. Alternatively, have you heard of pea butters? They’re a great allergen free substitute for nut/seed butters. Here’s a link to a site that sells them: http://www.peanutfreeplanet.com/Peanut_Butter_Alternatives_Substitutes_s/129.htm

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  2. Rebecca says

    October 29, 2013 at 6:05 pm

    thanks!!

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  3. Alicia says

    November 13, 2013 at 8:05 pm

    Im totally making these!

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    • daniellekrupa says

      November 14, 2013 at 6:50 pm

      I hope you like them!

      Reply
      • Lola says

        May 7, 2016 at 6:38 am

        Halhllujae! I needed this-you’re my savior.

        Reply

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