Clean date rolls recipe (2024)

Published: Dec 2, 2015 · Modified: Dec 30, 2021 by Hedi Hearts · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 34 Comments

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Originally this was meant to be fig rolls recipe, but somebody in my house ateall the figs before I had a chance to make this date rolls recipe, therefore I had to go for my emergency stash of dates and created clean date rolls instead. You can of course you figs instead of dates.

My daughteris crazy aboutfig rolls. I never bought them for her, but her nanny loves them and always has some in herhouse, so this where my daughter’s love for fig rolls comes from.

Whenever I pick up Sofia from her nanny’s house after work and we hop on the train to go home, Sofia often carefully takes out of her pocket two fig rolls wrapped up lovingly by her nanny in a napkin and slowly eats them making sure they last the whole 40 minutes train journey. A foodie in the making I would say, wouldn't you?

I wasn't sure if there would be a demand for a healthy fig roll recipe, but still went for it and here is my date rolls recipe……. Pretty tasty may I say. I posted a photo on my Facebook page to see if people were interested and the response was amazing. Lots of you commented that fig rolls are everyone’s childhood favourite or family favourite treat.

I think these would be a brilliant packed lunch treat for your little ones. I had two of these yesterday with a cup of Matcha Green Tea latte . Oh my word, the combination of these two is perfect and guilt free. Just try to stop at one!

Date rolls recipe

Recipe

Clean date rolls

Originally this was meant to be healthy fig rolls recipe, but somebody in my house ateall the figsso I have created clean date rolls recipe instead.

Ingredients

1 cup oat flour (oats blended in food processor)
½ cup ground almonds
½ cup ground chia seeds (I used ChiaBia )
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ cup maple syrup (or any other liquid sweetener)
2 tsps vanilla extract
3 tbsps coconut oil
3 tbsps apple puree or mashed banana
Date filling
1 cup dates, pitted
2 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

Preheat oven to 180 degrees and line your baking tray with baking paper.
Soak your dates in boiling water and set aside
Next make the oat flour in a food processor, add ground almonds, ground chia seeds and baking powder and mix well
In separate bowl melt all the wet ingredients and once melted add to the food processor and combine well.
Place the (very sticky) dough in the fridge to set for 1 hour
After one hour drain the dates and pop in the food processor along with lemon juices. Process until you get a sticky paste and divide into 4 parts
Take the dough out of the fridge and divide into 4 equal parts. Take a cling film and roll each part in between two pieces .You want each to be about half an inch thick and rectangular in shape. Spread out one part of the date filling length ways, fold over the dough lifting up the cling film and seal tight all the edges.
Do the same with the remaining three pieces of dough and filling and place them all on the baking tray.
Bake for 30 min or until brown. Let them cool down completely before cutting up.

If you do give this recipe a try, let me know! Leave a comment and take a picture and tag it #hedihearts on Instagram or share on my Facebook wall. I’d love to see what you come up with.

Much love,
Hedi

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michelle @ Boards&Knives
December 04, 2015 at 8:57 pm
How clever! I loved fig rolls (we call them Fig Newtons) and I never thought to try making them at home. I will definitely be saving this recipe!
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- Hedi Hearts
  December 05, 2015 at 11:14 am
  They are so lovely Michelle. I think I might even prefer them with dates rather than figs 🙂 Hedi xxx
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Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
December 16, 2015 at 10:39 pm
Fig Newtons with dates? I'm loving it! These look fab dear!
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- Hedi Hearts
  December 16, 2015 at 10:40 pm
  Yes, dates, meant to be figs, but they got lost in the house...somehow 🙂 Hedi xx
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Ordinary Vegan
December 16, 2015 at 11:41 pm
I like dates more then figs and they are less expensive. These look like a perfect healthy snack.
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- Hedi Hearts
  December 17, 2015 at 6:16 am
  Me too, I looooove dates. Hedi xx
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[emailprotected]
December 17, 2015 at 6:03 am
They look so good and are so full of healthy ingredients. I love the idea of using dates instead of figs.
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- Hedi Hearts
  December 17, 2015 at 6:16 am
  thank you Mel! Hedi xxx
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Vanessa @VeganFamilyRecipes.com
December 17, 2015 at 1:51 pm
What a delicious and easy looking recipe! This looks like such a healthy treat my kids would love 🙂
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- Hedi Hearts
  December 17, 2015 at 2:22 pm
  My younger one (6) loves it and always helps me to make it! Hedi xxx
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Linda @ Veganosity
December 17, 2015 at 3:28 pm
I love fig cookies. This is such a great recipe. Thanks for the clear picture tutorial, it is so helpful.
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- Hedi Hearts
  December 17, 2015 at 3:49 pm
  My pleasure Linda, let me know if you make them. Hedi xxx
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The Food Hunter
December 17, 2015 at 3:28 pm
Must try making these
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- Hedi Hearts
  December 17, 2015 at 3:48 pm
  Let me know what you think Theresa. Hedi xxx
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Nicole
December 17, 2015 at 8:04 pm
I love Fig bars! Every time I want to make them, I end up just eating the figs. Going to save this recipe though for when I have more will power
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- Hedi Hearts
  December 18, 2015 at 11:23 am
  hahaha I can very much relate Nicole! Hedi xxx
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Sophia @veggies dont bite
December 18, 2015 at 7:15 am
These look delicious! I bet you can fill them with load of yummy things!
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- Hedi Hearts
  December 18, 2015 at 11:24 am
  oh yes, going to try all sorts of dried fruit over the festive period. Hedi xxx
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The Vegan 8
December 20, 2015 at 5:36 pm
These look so wonderful girl and I love how healthy they are!! So perfect for the holidays too!
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Kathy Hester
December 21, 2015 at 2:44 am
I totally need these right now! They are on my list of things to make tomorrow 🙂
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- Hedi Hearts
  December 21, 2015 at 10:36 am
  Thank you Kathy! xx
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Gin
December 21, 2015 at 4:49 pm
Your date rolls look so delicious, much better than purchased! I've never made my own but you've inspired me to try!
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- Hedi Hearts
  December 21, 2015 at 5:00 pm
  Aww thank you Gin, happy to hear you feel inspired! Hedi xxx
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Sina @ Vegan Heaven
December 21, 2015 at 7:04 pm
This looks amazing, Hedi! I absolutely love the date filling. What a great idea. Can't wait to give it a try! 🙂
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- Hedi Hearts
  December 21, 2015 at 8:34 pm
  Thank you Sina! Hedi xxx
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Howie Fox
December 21, 2015 at 7:31 pm
How good do those rolls look?? This looks like an excellent recipe for me to try out to take on my next hike! xx
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- Hedi Hearts
  December 21, 2015 at 8:34 pm
  I love hiking Howie! I really miss this in UK. Hedi xx
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Claire
December 31, 2015 at 3:36 pm
Just made your fig rolls and my house smells amazballs!! Can't wait for them to cool down. ?
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- Hedi Hearts
  January 03, 2016 at 4:58 pm
  Thanks so much for lovely comment Claire. Were they nice? I hope so! Hedi xxx
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Natasha
January 17, 2016 at 2:29 pm
These are amazing! I just made a giant one and sliced it up - delicious! Xx
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Elisabeth Clifford
April 22, 2016 at 6:53 pm
Hi Hedi, Just made them, they are really nice. I wonder about the dough, could it be adapted for savoury rolls?, as it is gluten free and it is a great texture, do you have any idea about this?. Best wishes and thank you for your lovely recipes. Hare Krsna. Elisabeth.
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- Hedi Hearts
  April 23, 2016 at 7:20 pm
  Elisabeth I don't see why not! Give it a try and come back to let me know how you got on. Hedi xxx
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Pamela
June 24, 2016 at 9:52 pm
Is that 180 celcius? So I would cook them at 350 f?
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- Hedi Hearts
  June 27, 2016 at 9:56 am
  Yes lovely, 180 Celsius, I am based in UK. Hedi xxx
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Clean date rolls recipe (2024)

Date rolls recipe

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Clean date rolls

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