Coconut Date Bites
Coconut Date Bites
1 cup pitted dates
1 tablespoon warm water
¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
Combine dates and water in food processor and pulse until chopped. Form date mixture into 1-inch rounds. Roll date rounds in shredded coconut to cover. Ready to serve or store in sealed container.
Makes 12 date bites
Winter bliss does not have to include overloaded calorie content or -40 below weather. However, we can make it look like a winter wonderland. This fun and easy recipe is great for that little bit of natural sweetness that will help you through the holidays and give you more of what you want to receive: PEACE! Dates are nature’s way of evening the score when it comes to holiday indulgence without tempting your peace of mind or your holiday calorie counting budget. This is the kind of treat you can have more than one but make sure to save some for your guests, for they will be impressed with the way they look before they even know how good they are! As an alternative, you can also roll your dates in chopped nuts. Sometimes you feel like a nut, sometimes you don’t. Either way, you will have a snow-filled winter scene, no matter what climate you find yourself in this holiday season.
This article can be seen in the Holiday Edition of Design Is Magazine!
http://www.designisdigital.com/designis/Holiday2011/?pg=96&pm=2&u1=friend
