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Sweet date pistachio bites made with natural ingredients for a tasty treat.

Date & Pistachio Bites

These Date & Pistachio Bites are a delightful blend of sweetness and crunch, combining rich medjool dates with almond butter and mixed nuts for a perfect snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 15 bites
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1¼ cups mixed, unsalted nuts A medley of walnuts, almonds, and cashews.
  • 1½ cups soft medjool dates About 200g.
  • 2 tbsp almond butter Creamy nut spread.
Coating Ingredients
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips About 150g.
  • ¼ cup chopped pistachios For topping.
  • 1 sprinkle freeze-dried raspberries Optional for flavor and color.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Blend the mixed nuts, pitted medjool dates, and almond butter in a food processor until it becomes sticky and soft. Add 1-2 tablespoons of water if necessary.
  2. Shape the mixture into approximately 15 small squares or bars and refrigerate.
Coating
  1. Melt the dark chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl over simmering water until fully melted and smooth.
  2. Dip each chilled bite into the melted chocolate until fully coated, then place back on the tray.
  3. Top with chopped pistachios and freeze-dried raspberries immediately after coating.
Finishing Touches
  1. Sprinkle sea salt on top of each coated bite if desired for an added flavor contrast.

Notes

For more flavor, consider adding vanilla extract or cinnamon to the date mixture. Experiment with different nuts and nut butters based on your preference.