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    Breakfast » tahini almond date bites

    Published: Jan 27, 2012 by Kristina Sloggett · This post may contain affiliate links · 46 Comments

    tahini almond date bites

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    I have a new addiction.

    It's Yelp.

    I'm checking in everywhere. All the time. To see my daily ranking go up, to collect badges and Dukedoms. Yes, I am a Duchess now. Do Duchii wear crowns? Because I'd like to wear a crown.

    There are some actual benefits to Yelping - I've been invited to a couple VIP events already - but so far I am only interested in the stats, and becoming The Duchess of as many places as I can. Soon I will be Duchess of the gym - yes, that one is near.

    I realize this is old news for many, and for some, it's a Huh?? It's probably similar to Angry Birds or Farm Whatever (which I learned how to block on facebook, by the way!).

    It once more confirms that I am obsessive delighted by the little things. That sometimes the little things are key.

    Recently I was sent a huge box of goodies from Bard Valley Natural Delights. Medjool dates. Coconut date rolls. Pistachio date rolls. All kinds of deliciousness.

    While we have been eating many of the dates as is - which is caramely candy like goodness - I did save some to make a few recipes with. This is the first one I'm sharing with you - a very easy and uniquely flavored treat. You know I love my tahini. This recipe does not have added sugars - if you've enjoyed a Medjool you know it is not necessary. Also, sprouted almonds. Have you tried these yet?

    What. You're going to tell me sprouted almonds are like Yelp, old news.

    That's okay, they are delicious and they are a party I am fine to be late to.

    tahini almond date bites

    vegan, gluten free, no added sugar

    makes 20-22 1-inch bites

    12-14 large dates, pitted
    ½ cup raw almonds (I used sprouted)
    ⅓ cup tahini
    pinch sea salt
    1-2 tablespoons water
    ¼ cup sesame seeds to coat 

    In food processor, pulse almonds until crumbly, partly smooth. Add dates, tahini and salt, continue to process. Texture will still be slightly crumbly - add water (1 tablespoon at a time) and dough should quickly form. Form into 1 inch rounds, roll in sesame seeds to coat, and roll in hands to flatten sesame seeds into ball. Cool in refrigerator to firm.

    I just ate several of these, and now it's time to do some stretching - I have a downward dog lesson from my favorite yogi (look at that perfect form!). I need to find a yoga studio to become Duchess of.

    Post sponsored by Bard Valley Natural Delights. My absolute love of Medjool dates is unbiased.

     

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    1. Jennifer says

      April 20, 2012 at 8:50 am

      I am making these right now because FOR ONCE I have all of the necessary ingredients. But a question - how long do you think they will keep? Should I freeze extras? or would the refrigerator be good enough? (I am assuming I won't devour all in one sitting...which could happen. Just sayin').

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      • spabettie says

        April 20, 2012 at 10:15 am

        hi Jennifer, I store mine in the fridge, only once did I put them in the freezer when we were going out of town. They don't take long to defrost if you wanted to save some in the freezer - this recipe makes quite a few! I hope you love them!

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        • Jennifer says

          April 21, 2012 at 8:55 am

          I do indeed love them! Thanks for your speedy reply. And just for the record, I did not eat them all at once! But I wanted to. They are nicely stored in my fridge! Thanks again!!

        • spabettie says

          April 21, 2012 at 6:31 pm

          oh, good, so happy you like them - this is a favorite of mine! 🙂

    2. Court says

      March 20, 2012 at 4:18 pm

      these sound amazing. you are creative!

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      • spabettie says

        March 22, 2012 at 10:46 am

        thanks Court, coming from you that is a HUGE compliment to me!

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    3. [email protected] says

      January 31, 2012 at 10:32 am

      I love the blurry down-Basil. 🙂

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      • spabettie says

        January 31, 2012 at 10:38 am

        see?? I cannot get a photo of him in downward dog... 😉 do your pups like the camera? Basil does NOT - he looks away. it's a wonder I have ANY photos of him...

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        • [email protected] says

          January 31, 2012 at 10:44 am

          Rambo likes the camera, Lucy not so much. But I too can never get a good doggie yoga shot!

    4. Cara says

      January 28, 2012 at 7:49 am

      This is hilarious because the other day I was going to write on my facebook about my newfound love of...yoga...and wanted to see if anyone else has heard of it too. haha. Who knew it was so good for you (and enjoyable too) ??? Apparently I am late on things as well but hey, at least we show up, regardless 🙂 Your balls look perfect, by the way. And that sounded perverted.

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      • spabettie says

        January 28, 2012 at 9:51 am

        haa haa - what IS this yoga you speak of? 😀 my yoga practice goes in phases, and I am currently NOT in a yoga phase... but I'm carrying stress and stretching is helping.

        not just late - fashionably late. that's what we are. with perfect balls.

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    5. Leanne @ Healthful Pursuit says

      January 28, 2012 at 5:53 am

      I have a couple of colleagues that love yelp, but I haven't gotten into it yet... I have a pretty addictive personality. Maybe it's best if I just avoid it hehe. I love these date balls, you didn't such an amazing job at making them so clean looking. I can appreciate how challenging it is to get the sesame seeds on the ball without making them goopey!

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      • spabettie says

        January 28, 2012 at 9:53 am

        yep - you better not then. I have an addictive personality when it comes to competitive things, and kicking people off their "dukedom" and getting a good ranking number - sigh - that's fun to me. at least right now. 😉

        and YES! I'm happy you appreciate the sesame seed application! although it was kind of easy with these, I think the texture is soft enough that they kinda sink in... I love the look and it's one I've been trying to get for a while! (okay, this officially sounds weird, since I am talking about... FOOD. I know you understand, though). 😀

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    6. Sally @ Spontaneous Hausfrau says

      January 28, 2012 at 4:35 am

      These are so cute and perfectly round! Perfect for carrying around in my purse.

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      • spabettie says

        January 28, 2012 at 10:05 am

        good thinking! 🙂

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    7. Carbzilla says

      January 27, 2012 at 8:24 pm

      I've been a Yelper for forever. Sometimes we come down for Elite events if they're on the weekends. Hopefully, we'll catch you at the next one!

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      • spabettie says

        January 28, 2012 at 10:07 am

        definitely! I just started in December, so I'm not Elite yet... although I have been invited to a couple events already (they must open them up to the minions after a while...?) 🙂 how long does it take to get to Elite? all I am doing is checking in, should I do reviews too?

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    8. Eden says

      January 27, 2012 at 7:10 pm

      Man!!! I'm always late to the party.

      Anyhow, yelp is fun. Remember I did that post about funny yelp reviews? Who needs crappy tv when you have yelp to keep you occupied!

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      • spabettie says

        January 28, 2012 at 10:10 am

        I've been checking in everywhere. even the hospital 😉 (I should TOTALLY be Duchess of the ICU by now!!).

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    9. Pure2raw twins says

      January 27, 2012 at 5:21 pm

      YUM! YUM And more yum! I think these should be quickly packaged up and sent my way 🙂

      xoxo
      Michelle

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      • spabettie says

        January 28, 2012 at 10:10 am

        you are the third person in a couple days that has said that... 🙂

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    10. caitlin says

      January 27, 2012 at 4:28 pm

      What is tahini? I have heard of it, but... Now I AM the one late to the party HEH HEH 🙂

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      • spabettie says

        January 28, 2012 at 10:15 am

        girl you NEED to try it - I really think you'd like it... it's sesame seed paste, has a nutty savory flavor and is sort of similar to a nut butter consistency...

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