Date Nut Balls or Pie Crust
Transform your dessert game with this versatile and wholesome recipe for Date Nut Balls or Pie Crust! Made with nutrient-rich ingredients like pitted dates, raw almonds, walnuts, and unsweetened shredded coconut, this no-cook recipe comes together in just 20 minutes. Perfectly balanced with a touch of vanilla extract and a pinch of sea salt, the mixture can be formed into chewy, bite-sized energy balls or pressed into a sturdy, naturally sweet pie crust. Whether you're craving a quick snack or need a gluten-free, vegan foundation for your favorite pie filling, this recipe delivers flavor, convenience, and flexibility. Store the date nut balls in the fridge for a grab-and-go treat, or press the mixture into a pie pan for an easy, no-bake dessert base. Healthy, delicious, and adaptable—this recipe is destined to become a staple in your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Pitted dates
- 1 cup Raw almonds
- 1 cup Raw walnuts
- 1 cup Shredded coconut (unsweetened)
- 0.25 teaspoon Sea salt
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon Coconut oil (optional, for rolling or greasing)
Instructions
In a food processor, combine the pitted dates, almonds, walnuts, shredded coconut, and sea salt.
Pulse the mixture until it reaches a coarse, sticky texture. Stop occasionally to scrape down the sides of the processor to ensure even blending.
Add the vanilla extract and pulse a few more times until evenly incorporated. The mixture should hold together when pressed between your fingers. If it’s too dry, add 1-2 teaspoons of water and pulse again.
For Date Nut Balls: Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll it between your palms to form a smooth ball. Repeat with the remaining mixture. Optional: Lightly coat your hands with coconut oil to prevent sticking.
For Pie Crust: Lightly grease a pie pan with coconut oil (or line it with parchment paper). Press the mixture into the pie pan, starting from the center and working outward, until it forms an even crust. Make sure to press firmly to ensure the crust holds together.
If serving as date nut balls, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator to firm up for about 30 minutes before serving.
If using as a pie crust, proceed with your favorite pie filling and refrigerate or bake, as your recipe requires.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
303 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.2 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.0 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 43 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.7 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.1 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.0 g | ||
| Protein | 5.3 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 67 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 446 mg | 9% | |
*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.
