I am a chocolate lover and if this past month is any indication, I'm chocolate obsessed! I've been baking with a lot of raw cacao these days from my Chocolate Coconut Drops in the Be Merry & Joyous Holiday Guide to Double Chocolate Cookies and at the end of the month, I will have a Double Chocolate Protein Loaf. See? Told ya! My guess is you don't mind one bit.
This recipe for Chocolate Truffles (obviously, there's chocolate in there) deserves three cheers for its simplicity and yumminess! It's rich with chocolate and of course, it's also good for you because it's packed with goodness from pecans, almond flour, coconut and raw cacao.
The secret weapon in the simplicity of creating these truffles was my new KitchenAid Food Processor! As you might know, from my first two cookbooks, a food processor is a kitchen essential in my opinion. It's so versatile to make anything you want from soups to pestos, sauces, dressing, cookies and of course this recipe I'm sharing today - truffles.
A food processor is my go-to when I'm making raw cookies, energy balls or truffles because it chews up the ingredients effortlessly and with my new KitchenAid Food Processor nothing gets stuck on the bottom underneath the blade, even those sticky dates.
I love the fact I can toss the whole thing in the dishwasher and save time!!
- Paleo-friendly
- Gluten-free and dairy-free
- Kid-approved
- One-bite wonders of deliciousness!
As you can see in my photo, they are nice and soft on the inside, the perfect truffle.
Here's my video on how to make them:
Super duper easy right?
Here's the recipe!
Desserts
No-Bake Chocolate Truffles
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Ingredients
- 10-14 soft medjool dates
- 3/4 cup pecans
- 3/4 cup - 1 cup almond flour
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup raw cacao powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Coconut flakes for rolling
- Cacao powder for rolling
- Optional: 2-3 tbsp real maple syrup
Instructions
- Remove pits from dates and soak the dates for 20 minutes in hot water. Drain dates of extra water and discard water once finished.
- Place dates, pecans, almond flour, cinnamon, raw cacao powder, vanilla and maple syrup if using, in food processor. Pulse until it forms a ball-like sticky texture.
- Form the dough into 1.5 inch balls and rolls in coconut flakes or raw cacao powder.
- Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or the freezer for up to 3 months.
Notes
Makes 25-30, 1 inch balls
This is a fun recipe to do with your little one!
Have a wonderful rest of your week!
Joy xo
This post was created in partnership with KitchenAid Canada however all opinions are always my own. Read more about partnership ethos here.
Thanks Joy! Could I use oat flour or would it make them too dry?
ReplyInstead of the almond flour? Yes I think that would work! If they seem dry when you try to roll them you could just add a touch of water.
I just lately had to go gluten free, dairy free and sugar free. Wow! What a learning curve! So I tried these for when I just want a treat. I love them. Thank you. This will be on my Christmas sweet list.
ReplyPerfect! I've got many more gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free treats for you! Just check the desserts section of my blog for more inspo: https://www.joyoushealth.com/7-blogcat-recipes?&blogcatid=7&recipecatid=5
Hello! How long do these truffles keep, and where would you store them?
ReplyHi Denise! Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or the freezer for up to 3 months.
Can I substitute pecans with some other nut like almond?
ReplyYes definitely!
Sounds yummy ! If I want to substitute raisins for the dates, what measurement of raisins should I use ? Thanks
ReplyDelicious
ReplyHi Joy! Even if I have very soft dates do I still have to soak them? Thank you!
ReplyYou might not need to. If you find the batter isn't sticking you can add a touch of water to it. Enjoy!
These are FANTASTIC! So delicious! I just made them today exactly as the recipe said. You are right, they were so fast
ReplyGlad to hear you loved them too!
What would be the measurement (weight or volume) for the dates? Just wondering as I don't have medjool dates. Thanks
ReplyWhich food processor is this one?
ReplyKitchenAid.
how many carbs per truffle ? would like to gift these to one of my diabetic students.
ReplyHi Lisa, I'm not sure because I haven't calculated this information. You can put the ingredients into an app like my fitness pal that can probably give you a good estimate. Hope that helps!
Thank you for this receipt. I will be making these night for sure. P.S. love, love the “Best Ever Paleo Bread”. I usually make two loaves, one plain and one I add walnuts and dates. So delicious!
ReplyGreat idea with the walnuts in the Paleo Bread!! Thanks for your comment :)