Grain Free Chocolate Walnut Truffles
Grain Free Chocolate Walnut Truffles made with almond, walnuts, dates & chocolate these decadent truffles melt in your mouth not in your hand! Gluten Free + Vegan + Paleo + Low Calorie
Servings: 10 bites
Calories: 130kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup walnuts raw
- 2/3 cup almonds raw
- 10-12 dates pitted
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract (vanilla or almond extract may be subbed)
Instructions
- Soak dates in a warm bowl of water 10-20 minutes to soften. This can also be done overnight.
- Add walnuts and almonds to a food processor and pulse until roughly chopped.
- Add dates, cocoa powder, maple syrup and mint extract.
- Blend until a dough mixture is formed. If the mixture does not stick together, add 1-2 dates more then process again until sticky.
- Scoop 1 tbsp of dough and roll into balls. Keep your hands wet while rolling the dough into balls to prevent them from sticking to your hands.
- Store in a container or plastic bag in the refrigerator for a healthy snack up to 14 days. Freeze up to 60 days.
Notes
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Nutrition
Serving: 1bite | Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 191mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg