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Home » Desserts » Key Lime Date Balls with Pistachios

Key Lime Date Balls with Pistachios

Posted by: Diabetic Foodie / Appetizers & Snacks, Desserts, Gluten-free, Vegan / December 14, 2018

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Don’t feel deprived when everyone else is binging on cookies this holiday season. Enjoy some high-fiber Key Lime Date Balls with Pistachios instead.

Key Lime Date Balls with Pistachios

So, what do you do if you want to make holiday treats, but don’t want to use a ton of sugar and don’t particularly like artificial sweeteners? Use dates! While dates are high in sugar, they have a low glycemic index and may be a perfectly fine sugar substitute for people with diabetes.

Treats like these Key Lime Date Balls with Pistachios are easy to make (only 3 ingredients) and will satisfy your sweet tooth while giving you a boost of fiber, antioxidants, and protein. They may even make your gut healthier too.

Other Recipes Featuring Dates

Like the idea of using dates as a sweetener? Try these other desserts.

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  • No-Bake Chocolate Coconut Date Balls
  • Maple-Date Bars

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Key Lime Date Balls with Pistachios
5 from 3 votes

Key Lime Date Balls with Pistachios

Easy dessert or snack with only 3 ingredients
Prep Time:15 minutes
Total Time:15 minutes
Author:Shelby Kinnaird | Diabetic Foodie
Servings:10
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup pitted dates about 10
  • 1 cup shelled pistachios divided
  • 3 tablespoons Nellie & Joe's key lime juice

Instructions

  • In a food processor, combine the dates, 3/4 cup of pistachios, and the lime juice. Process until the mixture starts to clump and come together in a ball.
  • Chop the remaining 1/4 cup pistachios and place in a small shallow bowl.
  • Use a 1.5-inch cookie scoop to shape the date mixture into balls. Roll in your hands, then in the pistachios.
  • Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

Recipe Notes

If you can find fresh key limes, by all means, use them. You'll need the juice of about 3 key limes.

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Nutrition Facts
Key Lime Date Balls with Pistachios
Amount Per Serving (1 ball)
Calories 136 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 5mg0%
Potassium 293mg8%
Carbohydrates 21g7%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 17g19%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 100IU2%
Vitamin C 0.8mg1%
Calcium 30mg3%
Iron 0.7mg4%
Net carbs 18g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Desserts, Snacks
Keyword: date balls, key lime date balls
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