These little gems will remind you of the
holidays; however, they are a welcome addition to dessert trays
all year.
Coconut-Date-Nut
Balls
- 3/4 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup butter
1 (8 ounce) package dates, chopped
3/4 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup egg substitute
3/4 cup SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
3 1/2 cups crispy rice cereal
- Preheat oven to 350°F
(175°C). Bake coconut, stirring occasionally, 5 to 6 minutes
or until toasted. Set aside.
- Melt butter in a large
skillet over low heat. Add dates and pecans; cook over low heat,
stirring constantly until dates are softened. Cool to touch (about
5 minutes).
- Beat egg substitute and
SPLENDA® Granulated Sweetener for 3 minutes at medium speed
with an electric mixer; add to date mixture. Cook over low-heat,
stirring constantly, until mixture thickens (about 3 minutes).
Stir in rice cereal. Cool to touch. Shape into 1-inch balls.
Roll in toasted coconut.
Makes 36 servings.
Preparation Time: 10 Minutes
Total Time: 24 Minutes
Nutrition Info Per Serving
(1 ball): Calories 80 | Calories from Fat 45 | Fat 5.0g (sat
2.0g) | Cholesterol 5mg | Sodium 55mg | Carbohydrates 8g | Fiber
1g | Sugars 5g | Protein 1g
Recipe and photograph courtesy of Splenda, Inc. Splenda® is a no-calorie
sweetener made from sugar that is suitable for diabetics. For
more information regarding this product, please call 1-800-777-5363
or visit their website at www.splenda.com.
