No-cook, vegan raw date and nut salami is a really delicious snack made with dates, coconut oil, shredded coconut, cashews, pistachios and almonds. Incredibly healthy and guilt-free!
Something sweet in the middle of the day? Yes please.
Better yet if it is TOTALLY guilt-free!
These healthy date nut snacks are RAW. VEGAN. PALEO. DAIRY FREE. GLUTEN-FREE. NO COOK. NO BAKE.
Aaand, it tastes really, really good.
How to make healthy raw date and nut salami?
- Add dates and coconut oil into a food processor.
- Process until it gets smooth (taste this, yes really! Doesn’t it taste so good? I honestly will be be happy licking this with a spoon)
- Scrape off the mixture into a bowl. Stir in nuts with a spoon or hand (does a better job of getting everything well combined).
- Shape into 6-inch log.
- Wrap the log in a parchment paper or plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm ( at least 6 hours or overnight)
- Unwrap, slice with a sharp knife.
- Transfer to a container and store in refrigerator.
A note on the ingredients used for the healthy date nut bars
- I used soft, plump Medjool dates for this recipe.
- If you are using the firmer Noor dates variety then, soak dates (equal weight) in hot tap water for about 15 minutes, discard water and use in recipe. You might have to stop, re-distribute ingredients often to get to a creamy consistency.
- You could use mix and match nuts (use the same measure as given) according to your taste or whatever you have on hand.
- Try not to skip the coconut. It adds texture and contributes to the amazing taste when combined with coconut oil.
These vegan date nut salami gets soft at room temperature. So, enjoy straight from the refrigerator.
Don’t like slices? Shape into a bar instead of the log. Chill and cut into small bars.
Here are more super healthy recipes that might be of interest –
The 5-ingredient Date Nut Bars <— same recipe, made into bars
Oven Baked Beet Chips <— looks pretty too
Oven Baked Beet Falafel <– an easy and super healthy version of the popular snack
Avocado Agua Fresca <– drink your way to better health.
Raw Date and Nut Salami
Ingredients
- 6 large medjool dates, pitted (3.1 ounces by weight after removing pits)
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted until warm
- 1/2 cup raw cashews
- 1/4 cup raw pistachios
- 1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 2 tablespoons raw almonds
Instructions
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Into a food processor, place dates and coconut oil, process for 20 seconds, scrape the sides of the processor and process again for additional 1 minute, until it very smooth.
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Transfer mixture into a medium bowl and all remaining ingredients. Stir with a spatula or hands (more convenient), until evenly combined.
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Shape dough into a 6-inch thick log. Roll in a parchment paper or plastic wrap, press again to a form a tight log. Place in refrigerator for at least 6 hours or up to 2 days.
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Unwrap and cut into slices with a sharp knife. Store slices in the refrigerator. Alternatively, shape mixture into a square or rectangle, chill and cut into small bars / squares.
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Makes about 12 slices
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25 Comments
Mmmm! I love this salami for those afternoon sweet cravings! A healthy snack you can feel good about eating (plus looks amazingly delicious)!!!! Happy Monday Maria! 😘
Thank you Kelly, have a fabulous week:)
This looks divine! I always crave something sweet in the afternoon and I hate to reach for refined sugar because of the inevitable crash afterward. This is the perfect solution! Happy Monday, Maria!
This looks so cool!
i’m always craving something sweet in the afternoon (okay let’s be real, i crave sugar all day everyday), but i need protein and some sort of crunchy texture to make me feel satisfied. this would be perfect!!
Yesss, thanks Heather:)
This is so perfect yet so healthy! I love this it makes such a great snack 🙂
Totally! Thanks Pam:)
Such pretty slices of heaven! 🙂
Thank you Kim:)
This is such a delicious snack loaded with good stuff Maria!
Totally!!!
What a great idea! They look so yummy and fun. This would be so cute for holiday spreads too. Pretty much anything with dates and nuts is a winner 😉 Can’t wait to try this! Thanks!
Thank you Deryn:)
Can this be frozen before it’s sliced?… hope so then I can make several salamis at once.. B
Hi Bex, It might be much harder to slice when frozen. I’d recommend defrosting in the refrigerator for few hours before slicing. Hope it helps:)
Thanks Maria… agreeabout slicing, only wanted to know it could be frozen at all.. thankyou for answering my doubt…
Bex
Thanks Maria… agree about slicing, only wanted to know it could be frozen at all.. thankyou for answering my doubt…
Bex
Nuts, coconut AND dates? Free of refined sugars? Gluten free? Oh, boy, I’m in 7th heaven! Absolutely perfect snack, and I know several children who’ll be very happy with it, too 🙂
Thank you Joyce, it tastes good too 🙂
How do I replace coconut oil ?
Hi Sonika, ghee is a very good substitute. Hope it helps:)
Thanks a lot Maria 🙂
I just made this. I tastes amazing, but it didnt “stick together” so i have really awesome müsli instead of a salami. Any suggestions?
My guess would be that the dates was not enough. Sometimes, dates come in such different sizes, it is very hard to judge unless weighing them. But, this can easily be fixed – Just pulse few dates in a mini food processor, until almost mashed and mix along with the mixture and then shape. (the dates can be soaked in some water for about 30 minutes, for easier mixing). Hope it helps:)