Key Lime Date Balls with Pistachios

5 from 3 votes

Key Lime Date Balls with Pistachios

These 3-ingredient key lime date balls with pistachios are a perfect holiday treat! They’re high in fiber, full of antioxidants, and have no artificial sweeteners.

Prep Time15 mins

Chill Time1 hr

Total Time1 hr 15 mins

Course: Desserts, Snacks

Cuisine: American

Diet: Diabetic, Vegan

Keyword: date balls, key lime date balls, vegan

Servings:

Calories: 102kcal

Author: Diabetic Foodie

Ingredients

½ cup pitted dates
1 cup shelled pistachios (divided)
3 tablespoons key lime juice (or fresh juice from 3 key limes)

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Instructions

In a food processor, combine the dates, ¾ cup of pistachios, and lime juice. Process until the mixture starts to clump and come together in a ball.
Chop the remaining ¼ cup of pistachios and place them in a small, shallow bowl.
Use a 1½-inch cookie scoop or spoon to shape the date mixture into balls. Roll them in your hands, then in the chopped pistachios until well-coated.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Notes

This recipe is for 10 key lime and pistachio date balls.

You can use 3 tablespoons of key lime juice or fresh juice from 3 key limes.

Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

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