Cinnamon Date Rolls
on Mar 02, 2016, Updated May 23, 2019
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Nutrition for Cinnamon Date Rolls
Dates are such a great sugar replacement. They are a fruit and they truly can be a substitute to get you to that super sweet flavor your are looking for. Like I said above they are high in Potassium which helps with preventing leg cramps post work out but also assist with replenishing fluid needs since this electrolyte helps your cells absorb the lost fluid from sweat. Potassium is also essential to keeping that healthy heart of yours beating! Aside for the health benefits of dates, this Cinnamon Date Roll can help with brain health! Cinnamon is known to be not only good for your metabolism but also for maintaining brain function and eating a small dose of Cinnamon (in combination with other foods) has been shown to lower your risk for Alzheimer’s Disease!Cinnamon Date Rolls
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups almond
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- 1 1/2 cup pitted medjool dates
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon water (optional)
- 3 tablespoons cinnamon
Instructions
- Add almonds and walnuts to the food processor and pulse until nuts are about the size of peas. Then add in the dates, vanilla and salt and run on high until the dough forms into a large ball. If it isn’t coming together and is dry, add 1 tablespoon of water and pulse until it comes together. Then take half of the mixture out of the food processor and press into 1 even layer about 1/4 inch thick on parchment paper.
- Then add cinnamon to the rest of the dough and pulse until combined. Take the cinnamon dough and press evenly on top of the first layer. Then starting at one end, tightly roll up the dough and situate seam side down. Wrap the roll in plastic wrap and place in the freezer for at least 1 hour. Slice into 1/2 inch thick slices and eat whenever you need an energy boost or sweet treat!
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I made these today with a little twist and they just hit the “sweet spot” perfectly.  The only thing I added/changed was a dusting of Cacao powder on top of the cinnamon layer before I rolled it all up and then coated the log in unsweetened coconut flakes.  Thank you for a wonderful, satisfying and yummy treat!
All of those additions sound wonderful!
This sounds delish! I don’t have almonds but I do have cashews and walnuts… have you tried other nuts?
No I haven’t tried it but give it shot!
This is a favorite in our house! My kids request it all the time and it is a must have for special occassions! Thank you for sharing!
Wow, love when kids request a recipe.
These would be great to add to the Christmas cookie plate.
YES!!
I have made these and they were delicious. I am going to try making them with dried figs.
Sounds amazing.