Food & Cooking Recipes Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes Coconut-Date Bars 3.2 (81) 8 Reviews By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 12, 2017 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Servings: 8 This easy, no-bake dessert has just three healthy ingredients: dates, shredded coconut, and chopped walnuts. Ingredients 3 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut 1 pound very soft dates, pitted ¼ cup walnuts, toasted and finely chopped Directions Sprinkle 2 tablespoons coconut over the bottom of an 8-inch square baking dish. Firmly press dates into coconut, covering bottom of dish. Sprinkle with remaining tablespoon coconut and the walnuts, gently pressing into dates. Cut into 2-inch squares. Cook's Notes To test for softness, squeeze a date between your fingers. If it mashes easily, proceed with the recipe as directed. If it's more fibrous or dry, pulse dates in a food processor until a thick paste forms. Using a piece of parchment paper is helpful when pressing dates into pan. Bars can be stored in an airtight container 2 to 3 days. Print