Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Dried coconut | 220 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Almonds | 70 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Soft dates | 200 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Ghee | 18 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Green cardamom | 1 g | Sweet, Pungent · Cooling |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Toast the dried coconut and almonds gently, then cool.
- Grind the toasted ingredients to a coarse meal.
- Work in the soft dates, ghee, and cardamom until the mixture holds when pressed.
- Shape into 12 small pieces with clean hands.
- Rest until set and serve one piece per portion.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (original international no-egg confection adaptation)
Coconut Date Snack Bites is a compact sweet intended as one small piece. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, and add a little ghee if the dish feels dry. Pitta: moderate chilies and sharp sourness, favoring coriander or fennel. Kapha: keep the portion light, reduce added fat, and favor ginger or black pepper.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Coconut Date Snack Bites
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (42g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 481 kcal | 204 kcal |
| Protein | 6.2 g | 2.6 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 51.7 g | 21.9 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.7 g | 2.0 g |
| Total Sugars | 25.6 g | 10.8 g |
| Total Fat | 31.2 g | 13.2 g |
| Calcium | 64.7 mg | 27.5 mg |
| Iron | 2.41 mg | 1.02 mg |
| Magnesium | 95.5 mg | 40.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 180.8 mg | 76.7 mg |
| Potassium | 598 mg | 253 mg |
| Sodium | 17 mg | 7 mg |
| Zinc | 1.47 mg | 0.62 mg |
| Copper | 0.58 mg | 0.25 mg |
| Manganese | 1.27 mg | 0.54 mg |
| Selenium | 1.5 µg | 0.6 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.8 mg | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 29.7 µg | 12.6 µg |
| Vitamin E | 3.41 mg | 1.44 mg |
| Vitamin K | 1.4 µg | 0.6 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.06 mg | 0.02 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.24 mg | 0.10 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.27 mg | 0.54 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.22 mg | 0.09 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 18.9 µg | 8.0 µg |
| Choline | 10.4 mg | 4.4 mg |
