COCOA-DATE TRUFFLES

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Cocoa-Date Truffles image

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.

*** Explore more Cocoa-Date Truffles Recipes »

There are no comments yet!

Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »

You'll also love

Don't Peek Stew_image Don't Peek Stew

Creamy Shrimp 'n' Spaghetti_image Creamy Shrimp 'n' Spaghetti

Meatball Sub Sandwich_image Meatball Sub Sandwich

Pink Lemonade Stand Cake_image Pink Lemonade Stand Cake

Ninja Queso Cheese Dip_image Ninja Queso Cheese Dip

Decadent Potatoes_image Decadent Potatoes

Upside Down Banana Walnut French Toast_image Upside Down Banana Walnut French Toast

Peanut Butter Cheesecake with Peanut Brittle_image Peanut Butter Cheesecake with Peanut Brittle

Crab Rollups_image Crab Rollups

Northern Fried Green Tomatoes_image Northern Fried Green Tomatoes

Peanut Butter, Mayonnaise, and Lettuce Sandwich_image Peanut Butter, Mayonnaise, and Lettuce Sandwich

Spinach and Omelet Roll_image Spinach and Omelet Roll

Glazed Hot Cross Buns_image Glazed Hot Cross Buns

Gule Aerter (Yellow Pea Soup)_image Gule Aerter (Yellow Pea Soup)

Corn Dogs_image Corn Dogs

Parsnip, Ginger and Orange Soup_image Parsnip, Ginger and Orange Soup

CROCK POT RED BEANS AND RICE_image CROCK POT RED BEANS AND RICE

Taz's Sweet Fire Wings_image Taz's Sweet Fire Wings

Flaky Strawberry Pie_image Flaky Strawberry Pie

Roast Pork Tenderloin with Apple-Onion Marmalade_image Roast Pork Tenderloin with Apple Onion Marmalade