Description
Delicious bite-sized treats that combine toasted pistachios, sweet dates, and a hint of citrus for a refined snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup toasted shelled pistachios, lightly salted (reserve 1–2 tbsp for coating), coarsely chopped
- 1 cup pitted Medjool dates (about 8–10), soft and slightly sticky
- 1/2 cup rolled oats, quick or old-fashioned
- 2 tbsp almond butter, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 small orange, finely grated
- Pinch fine sea salt
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (adjust for sweetness)
- 1 tsp coconut oil, melted (for smoother texture)
- 2 tbsp finely chopped pistachios (for topping)
- Flaky sea salt (for finishing)
- 1 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)
Instructions
- Toast and cool the pistachios if not pre-toasted: spread on a baking sheet, 6–8 minutes at 350°F (175°C) until nutty and fragrant. Cool until warm.
- Pulse oats in a food processor until slightly finer but not powdery — about 5–6 quick pulses.
- Add dates, toasted pistachios (reserve a little for coating), almond butter, vanilla, orange zest, honey, coconut oil, and a pinch of salt to the processor.
- Process until the mixture forms a cohesive, slightly sticky mass.
- Adjust consistency: if too dry, add 1/2 tsp warm water; if too wet, pulse in a tablespoon of oats.
- Roll into 1-inch balls using lightly oiled hands for a smooth finish.
- Toss the finished balls in the reserved chopped pistachios (and coconut, if using), then finish with a light sprinkle of flaky sea salt.
- Chill for at least 20 minutes to set.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days or freeze for longer storage. For best texture, avoid leaving at room temperature for extended periods.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg