Healthy Sugar-Free Date & Nut Rolls

Rabat – The no-bake Moroccan-inspired date rolls are proof that healthy snacks don’t have to be boring.

Naturally sweet, chewy, and packed with toasted nuts, Made with dates, cinnamon, crunchy nuts, and a touch of dark chocolate, they roll into a sliceable log that holds together and is easy to slice.

Perfect for suhoor, tea time or iftar for a clean energy boost during the day and completely free from refined sugar.

Ingredients (Base Mixture)

250 g (about 16) dates, pitted
40 g almonds, chopped
40 g pistachios, chopped
25 g walnuts, chopped
25 g peanuts, chopped
20 g desiccated coconut
30–50 g dark chocolate (70% cocoa recommended), chopped
¼ tsp ground cinnamon

For coating

3–4 Tbsp of any of the following:

Toasted sesame seeds
Finely chopped pistachios
Crushed almonds or mixed nuts
Desiccated coconut
Dried edible rose petals (lightly crushed)

You can also mix two coatings for a decorative finish.

Instructions

Prepare the nuts: Chop the almonds into small pieces. Chop the other nuts a little if needed. Keep the texture, don’t turn them into powder.
Toast for deeper flavor: In a dry pan over low-medium heat, toast the nuts and coconut until light brown and smelling nice. Stir often so they don’t burn. Let them cool. Toast sesame seeds separately until light brown. Put them aside.
Make the date paste: In a food processor, blend the dates and cinnamon until smooth and sticky. If it is too dry, add 1–2 tablespoons of warm water little by little.
Mix everything: Put the date paste in a bowl. Add the toasted nuts, coconut, and chocolate. Mix well.
Shape into a roll: Put the mixture on parchment paper. Press and roll it into a log about 4–5 cm thick.
Coat: Roll the log in toasted sesame seeds or any coating preferences from above, pressing gently so they adhere evenly.
Chill and slice: Wrap tightly and refrigerate 1–2 hours until firm. Slice into rounds or bars.