Crisp Rice Date Nut Balls
Delight your taste buds with these irresistibly chewy and crunchy Crisp Rice Date Nut Balls—an easy, no-bake treat that’s as wholesome as it is delicious. Combining the natural sweetness of pitted dates with the nutty richness of pecans or walnuts, these bite-sized indulgences are rolled in crisp rice cereal for a light, crispy texture and finished with a snowy coating of desiccated coconut. Perfect for holiday gatherings, after-school snacks, or anytime you crave a quick energy boost, this recipe is ready in just 30 minutes and makes about 20 delightful servings. With a rich caramel-like flavor from dates and brown sugar, a hint of vanilla, and a satisfying crunch, these date nut balls are sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Pitted dates, chopped
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Pecans or walnuts, finely chopped
- 2 cups Crisp rice cereal
- 0.5 cup Desiccated coconut (for rolling)
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
Add the chopped dates and brown sugar to the saucepan. Stir constantly and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the dates have broken down and the mixture is smooth and bubbling.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and chopped nuts until well combined.
Fold in the crisp rice cereal and stir gently until all the cereal is evenly coated with the date mixture. Allow the mixture to cool slightly for 2-3 minutes, but not completely (it should still be warm and pliable).
Using clean hands or a small cookie scoop, take about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll it into a ball. Repeat until all the mixture is used, placing the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Pour the desiccated coconut into a shallow dish. Roll each date nut ball in the coconut until fully coated.
Allow the balls to cool completely at room temperature, then transfer them to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Serve chilled or at room temperature and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3679 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 171.5 g | 220% | |
| Saturated Fat | 103.0 g | 515% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 1618 mg | 70% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 532.6 g | 194% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 42.2 g | 151% | |
| Total Sugars | 285.4 g | ||
| Protein | 35.2 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 268 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 72.2 mg | 401% | |
| Potassium | 2414 mg | 51% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
