Chocolate Date Truffles
Rich, naturally sweet Chocolate Date Truffles made with wholesome ingredients like Medjool dates, almond butter, and cocoa. No baking required and full of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 14–16 truffles
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern Inspired
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups Medjool Dates, pitted and packed
- ¼ cup Almond Butter
- ½ cup Rolled Oats
- ¼ cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- 1–2 teaspoons Water (optional, for blending)
- ¼ cup Shredded Coconut (for rolling)
- 2 tablespoons Cocoa Powder (for rolling)
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine dates, almond butter, oats, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and salt. Blend until a thick dough forms. Add a teaspoon of water if needed to help it come together.
- Line a tray with parchment paper. Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture and roll into balls with your hands.
- Place the truffles on the tray and chill in the fridge for 15–30 minutes to firm up.
- Roll chilled truffles in shredded coconut or cocoa powder for coating.
- Serve and enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Soak dates in warm water for 10 minutes if they are dry.
- Dampen hands slightly when rolling to prevent sticking.
- Customize coatings with crushed nuts, chia seeds, or spices.
Find it online: https://www.cookfulcorner.com/chocolate-date-truffles/