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Coconut Pecan Cranberry Bites

September 30, 2024 by Dinner Tonight

Say hello to a bite of bliss! These Coconut Pecan Cranberry Bites are the perfect blend of sweet, nutty, and tangy goodness. Packed with wholesome ingredients and big flavor, they’re a delicious treat you’ll want to snack on all day!

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Servings
16 1 ball (approx. 2 tablespoons)
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16 1 ball (approx. 2 tablespoons)
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Servings
16 1 ball (approx. 2 tablespoons)
Servings
16 1 ball (approx. 2 tablespoons)
Ingredients
  • 4 Medjool dates pitted
  • 1 cup almond butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/4 cup shredded coconut unsweetened
Servings: 1 ball (approx. 2 tablespoons)
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Instructions
  1. In food processor with S blade attachment, add pitted dates and process until they form a paste.
  2. Add the almond butter and cinnamon process until combined.
  3. Add the cranberries, pecans, and ¼ cup coconut and pulse until combined.
  4. Remove blade from food processor, scoop out dough into 2 tablespoon portions and roll into balls.
  5. Refrigerate 30 minutes to set.
  6. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes

Coconut Cranberry Bites

Nutrition Facts
Serving size 2 tablespoons (25g)
servings per container 16

Amount per serving
Calories	140					

% Daily Value
Total Fat	11	g			14	%	
Saturated Fat	2	g			10	%	
Trans Fat	0	g					
Cholesterol	0	mg			0	%	
Sodium	35	mg			2	%	
Total Carbohydrate	8	g			3	%	
Dietary Fiber	3	g			11	%	
Total Sugars	5	g					
Added Sugars	0	g			0	%	
Protein	4	g					

Vitamin D	0	mcg			0	%	
Calcium	61	mg			4	%	
Iron	1	mg			6	%	
Potassium	167	mg			4	%

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: coconut, cranberry, Desserts, pecan, pecans, Snacks

Cranberry Crunch Salad

November 27, 2017 by Dinner Tonight

Are you looking for a delicious new salad to serve?  Try our new Cranberry Crunch Salad! It is filled with favorites such as cranberries, brussel sprouts, quinoa and pecans.


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  • CourseMain Dish, Side Dishes, Vegetables, Vegetarian
Servings
8
Servings
8
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  • CourseMain Dish, Side Dishes, Vegetables, Vegetarian
Servings
8
Servings
8
Ingredients
  • 1 pound brussels sprouts sliced
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa cooled
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons agave
  • 1 fresh squeezed orange
  • 1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp pepper
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  1. Clean prep area, wash hands, and wash produce.
  2. Slice brussels sprouts
  3. Whisk together dressing ingredients: agave, fresh squeezed orange juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper; set aside
  4. Toss together brussels sprouts, quinoa, dried cranberries, chopped pecans, and dressing.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: brussel sprouts, cranberries, cranberry, Heart Healthy, pecan, quinoa, Salad, winter

Pecan Apple Spice Cookies

October 19, 2017 by Dinner Tonight

Pecan Apple Spice Cookies set on a plate. Try these delicious Pecan Apple Spice Cookies to get a delicious taste of fall! Perfect for any holiday cookie trade party!

Pecan Apple Spice Cookies set on a plate.
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Servings
24
Servings
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Servings
24
Servings
24
Ingredients
  • 1.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup oats
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cup apple chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
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  1. Preheat oven to 350, clean area, and wash apples
  2. In a small bowl, combine, flour, oats, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a mixing bowl, mix with an electric mixer butter, sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Slowly mix in flour mixture until smooth
  5. Fold in apple and pecans
  6. Form the dough into 1” balls, place on cookie sheet, and press down.
  7. Bake at 350 for 6-8 minutes
  8. Remove from oven and serve warm for that yummy warm fall feeling
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: apple, cookie, cookies, dessert, Desserts, pecan, spice

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