I used pecans for the outer part of these sweet treats but you could easily substitute  walnuts, pistachios, or toasted hazelnuts.

Nutty Date Bites

You’ll need:

15 dates, pitted

1/2 cup almond butter

1 Tablespoon cinnamon

3/4 cup finely chopped pecans

*1/4 teaspoon nutmeg optional*

1.  In a food processor, puree the pitted dates, almond butter and cinnamon.  (If you like nutmeg, add it here.)

2.  Puree the date mixture for about 45 seconds-1 minute, until everything starts to come together.

3.  Using the palm of your hands, roll about a tablespoon into 1” balls.

4.  Have the pecans chopped and in a small bowl.  Roll each ball in the pecans, pressing the pecans around all sides to help them stick.