DATE-ALMOND BUTTER TRUFFLES

Date-Almond Butter Truffles image

Provided by Hannah Bronfman

Categories dessert

Time 55m

Yield about 15 truffles

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups pitted Medjool dates
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 tablespoon virgin coconut oil, plus more for rolling the truffles
1/4 cup almond butter (we love Justin's Maple Almond Butter)
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Unsweetened shredded coconut, for topping

Steps:

Chop the dates into chunks (scissors make this an easier job!) and put in the bowl of a food processor. Sprinkle the salt over the dates and process until they're a smooth paste with just a few chunks here and there. (If you're having trouble getting them to puree, add a teaspoon or 2 of water.)
Line a baking sheet or plate with parchment paper or plastic wrap. Rub a little coconut oil on the palms of your hands (this will keep the dates from sticking to you as you roll them). Use a spoon to measure out a little less than a tablespoon of the dates and roll lightly into a ball. Put on the lined baking sheet or plate and repeat with the rest of the mixture, making about 15 truffles. Freeze until firm, about 20 minutes.
In a small microwave-safe bowl (this can also be done in a small saucepan on the stovetop), combine the almond butter, coconut oil and vanilla. Microwave (or heat) until soft, about 20 seconds, and stir until smooth.
Remove the truffles from the freezer and drizzle with or dip in the almond butter mixture, then sprinkle with the coconut. Return to the freezer to solidify the topping, 10 to 20 minutes. Eat and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88 calorie, Fat 4 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 8 milligrams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 1 grams, Sugar 10 grams