COCOA-DATE TRUFFLES

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Provided by Sarah Britton

Categories     Dessert     Vegetarian     Low Cal     High Fiber     Low Sodium     Date     Coconut     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Vegan     Edible Gift     Party     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes about 20 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons raw cacao powder
1 1/2 cups Medjool dates, pitted
3 tablespoons (or more) unsweetened shredded coconut or quick-cooking oats
Pinch of sea salt
Flavoring options: (choose one)
1 tablespoon unsweetened shredded coconut
1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
Coating options: (mix and match)
1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1/4 cup lightly toasted sesame seeds
1/2 cup crushed lightly toasted pistachios
1/2 cup crushed lightly toasted hazelnuts
Ingredient info: Raw cacao powder and unsweetened shredded coconut can be found at natural foods stores, specialty foods stores, and some supermarkets.

Steps:

  • Purée cacao powder, dates, 3 tablespoons coconut, and salt in a food processor until almost smooth, adding water by teaspoonfuls if too dry and crumbly and coconut by teaspoonfuls if too wet and sticky. Add desired flavoring and pulse to combine.
  • Scoop date purée by the tablespoonful and roll into 1" balls. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and chill.
  • Roll truffles in desired coatings to cover.

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