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).
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.
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!
I think dates are one of those magical ingredients that can do anything- What are some of your favorite ways to eat dates?
- 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
- 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.
- Remove date paste and add to a bowl with nuts. Using a spoon or your hands, mix to incorporate completely.
- Once incorporated, mold into an even roll shape.
- Add shredded coconut to a shallow plate and roll the date roll in the coconut to coat.
- Place in the fridge for a minimum of an hour to firm before slicing.
- Store in the fridge in a closed plastic bag.
You make me wish that I owned a food processor. *-* This looks super good!
You need one, Farrah! I think there are some pretty cheap ones from Target.
Oh my, I love dates… this is dangerous for me!
They are soooo good!
This would be gone in 2.3 seconds flat at my house – yum!!
I literally just ate half of it in one sitting. Help!
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!
You are so silly. Make all the date rolls so you’re ready to go when the cleans is over!
Yum! Love this Katie, can not wait to try them 🙂
OH my word! I absolutely love love this! And lucky for me, I have all the ingredients on hand! Pinned 😉
I hope you get a chance to make it, Min! Mine is all gone already 🙁 haha
So much healthier than Yule logs!
But yule logs are also so delicious 😉
Do we have to use the coconut oil for cooking?
You don’t have to. The coconut oil helps the log firm a bit in the fridge but you can definitely do without.