Ramadan Recipes: Coconut Date Balls

Nigerian Coconut Date Balls are a delightful and nutritious dessert commonly enjoyed during special occasions, including Ramadan, offering a healthier alternative to traditional desserts.
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Ingredients
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- 40 Minutes
- 6 Serving
- 70 Calories
- 1 cup dates, pitted
- 1 cup desiccated coconut (plus extra for coating)
- 1/2 cup almonds, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Coconut Date Balls
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Method & Directions
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- 0 Minutes
- Prepare Dates
تم نسخ الرابطIn a food processor, blend pitted dates until they form a sticky paste.
- Mix Ingredients
تم نسخ الرابطIn a bowl, combine the date paste, desiccated coconut, finely chopped almonds, honey, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix the ingredients to form a well-combined, sticky mixture.
- Shape into Balls
تم نسخ الرابطTake small portions of the mixture and roll them into bite-sized balls. You can dampen your hands with water to make the rolling process easier.
- Coat with Coconut
تم نسخ الرابطRoll each date ball in desiccated coconut until well coated.
- Refrigerate
تم نسخ الرابطPlace the coconut date balls on a tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Serve
تم نسخ الرابطOnce chilled, serve these delightful coconut date balls on a platter.