Place the nuts in a food processor and pulse until they are chopped evenly in bits. Slice into the dates and remove any pits. Add the dates and grate in the lime zest with a fine grater or microplane. Juice the lime and add to the mix. Sprinkle in the shredded coconut.

Pulse and blend until the dates and nuts appear to be thoroughly chopped and combined. Line an 8×8 or approximate sized pan with wax paper or plastic wrap. Press the date paste evenly into the pan. Cover with wax paper or plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes, but a couple of hours is best.

Remove the bars from the fridge and dump it onto a cutting board. Cut into 2-3 inch slices or even 1×1 inch squares. Wrap each one individually in plastic wrap.

Alternatively, roll the paste into balls and chill on a baking sheet.