A delicious afternoon or evening snack. They are also a great seasonal treat!
Makes: 20-24 truffles
Serving Size: 2
Skill Level: Beginner
Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
2 cups Medjool dates, pitted
½ cup, each Toasted or raw nuts: cashews,
almonds, pecans
¼ cup Water
¼ tsp Kosher salt or pink salt
½ tsp Vanilla extract
1 tsp Cinnamon
to taste Cacao powder, for coating
Directions:
- Add all of your ingredients, except for cacao powder, to a food processor. Pulse until the mixture is sticky and can be formed into a ball.
- Remove the mixture from the food processor and form into 20-24 balls.
- Place the formed balls on a parchment paper lined baking sheet or in a preferred container to go in the fridge for about 20 minutes so they can set.
- In a shallow pan or bowl, add a small amount of cacao powder, about ¼ cup. Add the date truffles one by one to the pan or bowl and shake or move them around with your hand until the balls are evenly coated with cacao powder.
- Enjoy! Store them in an airtight container for up to 10 days in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Information:
Aside from being a great fiber source, Medjool dates contain several antioxidants such as phenolic acids, carotenoids and flavonoids that have anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory and brain-protective qualities. These date and nut-made truffles pack a nutrient-dense punch, and are a great sweet, yet satisfying treat.
Per 2 truffles – Calories: 190, Fat: 9g, Protein: 4g, Carbohydrates: 25g, Fiber: 4g, Added Sugar: 0g, Sodium 40mg