Date Walnut Truffles Cocoa (Printable view)

Delicious date and walnut bites coated in cocoa, offering a naturally sweet and healthy option.

# What You Need:

→ Nuts & Dried Fruit

01 - 1 cup walnuts (120 g)
02 - 1 cup pitted Medjool dates (about 10–12 large dates, 180 g)

→ Flavorings

03 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
04 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

→ Coating

05 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add walnuts and toast for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently until aromatic. Remove from heat and cool.
02 - Transfer toasted walnuts to a food processor and pulse until finely ground but not powdered.
03 - Add pitted dates, vanilla extract, and sea salt to the ground walnuts. Process until mixture forms a sticky dough that starts to clump together.
04 - Scoop out approximately 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll into balls using your hands.
05 - Place cocoa powder in a shallow bowl. Roll each truffle in the cocoa powder until evenly coated.
06 - Refrigerate the coated truffles for at least 20 minutes before serving to firm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free
  • Ready in 20 minutes
02 -
  • Contains tree nuts (walnuts)
  • Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week
03 -
  • Add 1 tsp ground cinnamon or a pinch of cayenne for extra flavor
  • Substitute pecans or almonds for walnuts if you&d like a twist
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