Healthy Dark Chocolate Nut & Date Truffles Recipe
These Healthy Dark Chocolate Nut & Date Truffles are a delicious and nutritious treat made from wholesome ingredients like dates, mixed nuts, cocoa powder, and rich dark chocolate. Perfect as a guilt-free snack or dessert, these truffles offer natural sweetness and satisfying texture without any refined sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 20 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 cup pitted dates
- 1 cup mixed nuts (such as almonds, cashews, walnuts)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 100 grams dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients and ensure dates are pitted. Chop the dark chocolate into small pieces for easier melting if needed.
- Blend Mixture: In a food processor, combine the dates, mixed nuts, and cocoa powder. Blend until the mixture forms a sticky, coarse dough.
- Melt Dark Chocolate: Gently melt the dark chocolate using a double boiler or microwave in short bursts, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
- Combine Chocolate and Mixture: Add the melted dark chocolate to the blended date and nut mixture and pulse briefly to incorporate evenly.
- Form Truffles: Roll the mixture into small bite-sized balls using your hands, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Chill: Place the rolled truffles on a tray lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up before serving.
Notes
- Use nuts of your choice or a pre-mixed nut blend for varied flavor and texture.
- To make the truffles vegan, ensure the dark chocolate used is dairy-free.
- For added flavor, consider rolling the truffles in extra cocoa powder, shredded coconut, or chopped nuts before chilling.
- Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
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