I keep date truffles in the freezer to use as a quick snack. I usually don't eat these past mid-afternoon. I have to be somewhat strategic about when I eat these and other cacao-based food so they don't keep me up at night.

These are very simple: dates, cacao (or cocoa) powder, water, vanilla extract, and some almond butter or other nut or seed butter. If you're into Nutella, these would be great with hazelnut butter and some chopped toasted hazelnuts.

I dust the truffles with cacao powder, but feel free to coat with crushed freeze-dried berries or chopped nuts.

I also have a great raw brownie recipe using dates you might be interested in if you like dates and raw sweets. Enjoy!

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Date Truffles

Update on 2/17/2025: A few of the ingredients were incorrect, my apologies. I use almond butter not almond flour.

I don't add salt but a pinch of salt can bring out the flavor a bit.

I definitely recommend adding chopped toasted hazelnuts or hazelnut butter if you're a Nutella lover!

If the dates are not soft, soak them in hot water for 10 minutes or so.

After processing, if the truffle paste is still too soft to handle, you can add a bit more cacao powder or place in the refrigerator for 10 minutes or so and then take it out to roll the truffles.

Servings: truffles

Calories: 57kcal

Ingredients

10 Medjool dates pitted
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons water
½ cup cacao powder
¼ cup almond butter or other nut or seed butter

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Instructions

Add all the ingredients to a food processor or blender and pulse until it's turns into a thick, fudge-like paste.
Use a tablespoon, teaspoon, or other small spoon to scoop out some truffle batter and use your hands to roll it into a ball. I lightly coat my hands with cacao powder to help prevent sticking.
Lightly roll each truffle in cacao powder into the shape of a small truffle ball and store sealed in the refrigerator or freezer for a few months.