By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 16
174 cal · 45 min
Raw Honey Date Sesame Balls
Recipe GLPRff7dda971ddbc0
These no-bake honey date sesame balls combine the natural sweetness of Medjool dates with the nuttiness of walnuts, creamy coconut, and toasty sesame seeds. A simple Middle Eastern–inspired treat that requires no cooking, taking just minutes to prepare and roll.
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Ingredients
1 cup Medjool dates, chopped
1 cup Walnuts
1 cup Unsweetened coconut flakes
2 tablespoons Raw honey
2 tablespoons Sesame seeds, plus more for coating
¼ teaspoon Salt
Directions
Combine the chopped dates, walnuts, coconut flakes, and salt in a food processor. Pulse until the mixture is finely ground but still holds together when pressed, about 1–2 minutes. The mixture should resemble wet sand.
Add the raw honey and the 2 tablespoons of sesame seeds to the processor. Pulse again until well combined and the mixture becomes cohesive enough to hold a shape when pressed between your fingers, about 1 minute more.
Transfer the mixture to a bowl. Let it rest for 5 minutes at room temperature to allow the flavors to meld and the texture to firm slightly.
Pour additional sesame seeds into a shallow bowl or plate. Using a small spoon or melon baller, scoop the date mixture and roll it between your palms to form a ball about 1 inch in diameter.
Gently roll each ball in the sesame seeds, pressing lightly so they adhere to the surface. Place on a parchment-lined tray or plate.
Refrigerate for 15–20 minutes, or until firm. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Comments
Every ingredient is a pantry staple at any Charlotte grocer—dates and walnuts may be in bulk or baking sections at Food Lion or Harris Teeter, but you won't make a special trip. At roughly $8–10 in ingredients total, this yields 16 balls at about 50–65 cents per serving, making it cheap enough for a weeknight snack. The stated 45 minutes is honest if you measure and process; rolling and coating move fast once dates soften. These don't reheat well (they firm up strangely), so plan to eat them fresh, which suits their candy-like appeal and makes them a same-night dessert or snack rather than meal prep.
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