Date & Chocolate Almond Truffles

chocolate almond truffles on a white plate.

5 from 1 vote

One bite through the chocolate exterior and into the chewy center—you won't believe these date and chocolate almond truffles are made with just a handful of whole, natural ingredients.

Prep Time15

Total Time45

Course: Breakfast, Snacks

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings: truffles

Calories: 129kcal

Author: Christina

Ingredients

Truffles

⅔ cup whole almonds
1 cup Medjool dates pitted, about 14-16 dates
3 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
3 Tablespoons creamy peanut butter or any nut butter
1 Tablespoon pure maple syrup
⅛ teaspoon salt

Chocolate Coating (Optional)

6 ounces semi-sweet baking chocolate cut into pieces
¼ teaspoon coconut oil

Instructions

Soak the dates in warm water for about 10 minutes to plump up. Meanwhile, line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
Place the almonds into the food processor. Blend/pulse until the almonds are mostly broken apart. Then, add the dates, puling together until a dough begins to form. Finally, add the cocoa powder, peanut butter, maple syrup, and salt until a moist dough forms—it should come together easily in your hands. This will take 1-2 minutes.
Scoop 1-1.5 Tablespoons of dough and roll into a smooth ball. Place onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough. Set aside. (If coating in chocolate, continue to next step).
Melt the chocolate and oil together in a microwave-safe bowl, like a 4-cup measuring cup, in the microwave. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring after each, until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
Refrigerate coated truffles for 30 minutes or until the chocolate sets. Once set, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator, layered with parchment paper between layers, for up to 14 days.

Notes

Make Ahead Instructions: The shaped truffles can be chilled in the refrigerator for up to 3 days prior to coating in chocolate.
Freezing Instructions: You can freeze shaped or coated truffles for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
Dates: Medjool dates work best for this recipe. For the best results, soak the dates in water for 10 minutes.
Peanut Butter: You can use any type of nut butter.
Almonds: I recommend using unsalted almonds to not overpower the flavor of the truffles.

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