Description
These decadent chocolate date truffles are a delicious treat made with natural ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Pitted Dates (Soak in boiling water for easier blending)
- 1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (For rich flavor)
- 1/2 cup Dark Chocolate (Opt for dairy-free for a vegan option)
- 2 tablespoons Coconut Oil (Optional; helps melt chocolate smoothly)
- 1 teaspoon Flavored Extracts (Such as raspberry, orange, or coconut)
- To taste Toppings (Flaky sea salt, shredded coconut, or chopped nuts)
Instructions
- Soak Dates: Place pitted dates into boiling water for about 5 minutes to soften them. Drain the dates but save a bit of the soaking water for later use.
- Blend Ingredients: In a food processor, blend the soaked dates with cocoa powder and reserved soaking water until smooth.
- Chill Batter: Scoop the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and shape it into small balls or drops. Freeze for 10 minutes.
- Melt Coating: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine dark chocolate and coconut oil. Heat in short intervals, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Shape Truffles: Roll the chilled batter into balls, dip each into melted chocolate, and place back on parchment. Add toppings right away.
- Final Chill: Return the coated truffles to the freezer for another 5 minutes to allow the chocolate to harden.
Notes
- For a vegan option, ensure that the dark chocolate is dairy-free.
- These truffles can be stored in the fridge for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 truffles
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg