Recipe information
Yield
Makes about 20 (10 Servings
Ingredients
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
Need to make a substitution?
Preparation
Step 1
Purée cacao powder, dates, 3 Tbsp. 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.
Step 2
Scoop date purée by the tablespoonful and roll into 1" balls. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and chill.
Step 3
Roll truffles in desired coatings to cover.
Nutrition Per Serving
One serving (two truffles) contains: Calories (kcal) 130 Fat (g) 4 Saturated Fat (g) 1.5 Cholesterol (mg) 0 Carbohydrates (g) 23 Dietary Fiber (g) 3 Total Sugars (g) 17 Protein (g) 2 Sodium (mg) 0