Date & Pistachio Rolls (Healthy, Vegan, Gluten-Free)
These date and pistachio rolls are a no-bake, naturally sweetened treat made with soft Medjool dates, toasted pistachios, and warm spices. Vegan, gluten-free, and nutrient-dense, they’re perfect for snacking or festive platters.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 18 rolls
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 400 g Medjool dates, pitted and finely chopped
- 150 g raw unsalted pistachios, divided
- 2 tablespoons tahini (runny)
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 small pinch of salt
Instructions
- Toast the pistachios in a dry pan over medium heat for 5–7 minutes, stirring often. Let them cool.
- Roughly chop 100 g of the pistachios and set aside. Process the remaining 50 g into fine crumbs and reserve for coating.
- In the same pan, gently heat the chopped dates and tahini while mashing with the back of a spoon until a soft paste forms.
- Remove from heat and stir in cardamom, cinnamon, cocoa powder, salt, and the chopped pistachios until well combined.
- Transfer mixture onto parchment paper and shape into a tight log.
- Sprinkle ground pistachios on the paper and roll the log over them to coat evenly.
- Place the log in the freezer for 30–60 minutes until firm.
- Slice into discs about 1.5–2 cm thick and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Swap pistachios for almonds, walnuts, or hazelnuts if preferred.
- Add ground cloves or nutmeg for extra warmth.
- Roll in desiccated coconut instead of pistachios for a different texture.
- If using dry dates, soak in hot water for 10 minutes and drain well.
- Chill longer if mixture is too soft to slice cleanly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
