Chocolate Almond Truffles
These easy and healthy chocolate almond truffles are made with almond butter and dates for a paleo spin on an indulgent classic. They make a great Valentine's Day treat!
Servings: 9 servings
Ingredients
- 10 medjool dates seeds removed and halved
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 tablespoons creamy almond butter I used salted as well
- 1 tablespoon coconut butter
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut flakes
- 2 tablespoons dark cocoa powder
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup almonds finely chopped for rolling
Instructions
- Combine dates and extracts in a food processor and process until coarsely chopped.
- Add the almond and coconut butters and process until fully incorporated and mixture becomes smoother.
- Add remaining ingredients except the chopped almonds and process until mixture is sticky to the touch and able to easily roll into balls.
- Roll into tablespoon sized balls and set aside.
- Put chopped almonds in a small dish and roll truffles into nuts. You'll have to sort of press the nuts into the truffle for them to stick.
- Place on a plate and refrigerate for about 30 minutes so they firm up a bit.
- Store them covered in the fridge.
Nutrition
Serving: 1SERVING | Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 34mg | Potassium: 265mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Vitamin C: 0.05mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg