Description
Easy Cocoa Date Truffles are a delicious, naturally sweet treat made from pitted dates and rich cocoa powder, coated in melted dark chocolate. These no-bake, refined sugar-free truffles are perfect for satisfying chocolate cravings with wholesome ingredients and can be customized with various extracts and toppings.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup dates, pitted
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder
- ⅓ cup dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil, optional
Optional Add-Ins
- ½ teaspoon flavored extract, such as raspberry, orange, coconut or peppermint
- ¼ cup flaky sea salt, shredded coconut, chopped nuts or freeze dried fruit, for topping or rolling
Instructions
- Soften Dates: Soak the dates in boiling water for five minutes to soften them, then drain and reserve the soaking water.
- Blend Mixture: In a food processor, combine the dates, cocoa powder, and 2 tablespoons of the reserved soaking water, along with any chosen extracts. Process for 4-5 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed, until very smooth. Add more water teaspoon by teaspoon to achieve a texture slightly thinner than cookie dough.
- Scoop Batter: Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop the truffle batter onto a parchment-lined sheet pan. Don’t shape them yet as the batter is soft. Freeze for 10 minutes until firm enough to shape.
- Melt Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate and coconut oil. Microwave for 60 seconds, then stir. Continue microwaving in 15-second intervals if lumps remain, stirring between intervals, until fully melted. Set aside.
- Shape Truffles: Roll the chilled truffles between your palms into balls. Using a fork, dip each ball into the melted chocolate and roll to coat fully. Tap the fork on the bowl edge to remove excess chocolate and gently place the truffle back onto the parchment paper. Add any toppings immediately after coating.
- Set Chocolate: Place the coated truffles back in the freezer for 5 minutes to allow the chocolate to harden completely before serving.
Notes
- Use coconut oil in the chocolate coating to make it thinner and easier to coat; omit for an oil-free option but expect thicker chocolate.
- Skip the chocolate coating and roll the truffles in shredded coconut, chopped nuts, or freeze-dried fruit for a refined sugar-free alternative.
- Store finished truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- For best results, soak dates in boiling water to soften for easier blending and smoother texture.
- Add flavored extracts like raspberry or peppermint to customize the taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
