Raw Truffles
These raw, vegan, nut-free and refined sugar-free truffles are absolutely worth it.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 0 minutes mins
- 14 dates pitted and softened in hot water for 5 minutes
- ¼ cup cocoa powder plus about ½ cup more for rolling
- ¼ cup shredded unsweetened coconut plus about ½ cup more for rolling
- 2 tbsp hemp seeds
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp almond extract vanilla extract works as well
- 1 pinch salt
Line a baking sheet with wax paper and set aside.
Pour about ½ cup of cocoa powder and shredded unsweetened coconut into two separate small bowls. Set aside until you are ready to roll your truffles.
In the bowl of your food processor, process all the ingredients until combined. The mixture should be sticky, but not runny or stiff.
Measure out the mixture by the tablespoon and use your hands to roll out 16 truffle balls.
Roll each truffle in shredded coconut, cocoa powder, or alternate between the two.
Keep refrigerated until serving. Enjoy cold or at room temperature.