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Date Roll - 24 Carrot Life

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Date Roll // 24 Carrot Life #vegan #healthy

When you’re trying to live on a budget, or at least not spend your entire paycheck on food, you have to start making some of your favorite prepared foods at home. I’m constantly thinking of ways I can make homemade items for a fraction of the price of the store-bought versions (hello nut butters and granola).

Date Roll // 24 Carrot Life #vegan #healthy


At work the other day I saw this amazing date roll on my friend’s desk. I was eyeing it, so kindly he offered me a piece and I was instantly in heaven. I detected some butter in it, and since I’m trying to eat dairy free for a couple weeks I knew I had to make this at home using coconut oil.

Date Roll // 24 Carrot Life #vegan #healthy

Of course, you want what you can’t have, so I kept imagining this date roll paired with some aged gouda. Man, it would be soo good with cheese. In the meantime, though, I plan to enjoy a few slices of this as a snack or dessert. It is naturally sweet with a nice crunch from the nuts and a touch of texture from the shredded coconut. Now, this is what I call a guilt-free treat!

Date Roll // 24 Carrot Life #vegan #healthy

Date Roll // 24 Carrot Life #vegan #healthy

I think dates are one of those magical ingredients that can do anything- What are some of your favorite ways to eat dates? 

Date Roll
 
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Serves: 1 large date roll
Ingredients
  • 2 cups (packed) pitted medjool dates (about 18-20 large dates)
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • pinch of sea salt
  • 1/4 cup dry roasted, unsalted hazelnuts
  • 1/4 cup raw pumpkin seeds
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
  1. Add the dates and coconut oil to a food processor and process until completely combined and made into a paste. Add vanilla extract and sea salt and process again until combined.
  2. Remove date paste and add to a bowl with nuts. Using a spoon or your hands, mix to incorporate completely.
  3. Once incorporated, mold into an even roll shape.
  4. Add shredded coconut to a shallow plate and roll the date roll in the coconut to coat.
  5. Place in the fridge for a minimum of an hour to firm before slicing.
  6. Store in the fridge in a closed plastic bag.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1 of 20 slices Calories: 101 Fat: 41 g Carbohydrates: 17.4 g Sugar: 14.6 g Fiber: 2 g Protein: 1.1 g

 

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  4. Aerin Dunford says

    I waaant thiiiis…. but it’s my second day on the Master Cleanse, so I pretty much want all food right now. Maybe I’ll make it after next week when I’m back on the solids! Jajajaja!