Chocolate Hazelnut Truffles
Quick and easy truffles with no added refined sugar.
Equipment
- Food Processor
Ingredients
- ½ cup raw hazelnuts
- 12 Medjool dates, pitted
- 2 Tablespoons cocoa powder, unsweetened
- 2 Tablespoons coconut flour
- 1 Tablespoon coconut oil, melted
- 1 ½ Tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon coarse salt
Optional Coatings
- ¼ cup hazelnuts or almonds, ground
- ¼ cup coconut flakes, finely shredded
- 2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
Pre-Preparation
- In a small bowl filled with warm water, place pitted dates. Set aside to soak for 10-15 minutes.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with wax paper and set aside.
- Pour each selected coating, if using, onto a separate shallow, rimmed plate and set aside.
Preparation
- Add hazelnuts to a food processor and process until finely ground.
- Remove the softened dates from bowl and drain off any excess water. Add dates and cocoa powder to food processor and blend until smooth, approximately 3-4 minutes. Scrape the sides, as necessary, to ensure mixture is thoroughly combined. Tip: Add a few drops of water at a time, if necessary, to achieve a smooth consistency, but don’t add too much.
- Add coconut flour, coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt to the mixture and process until combined.
- Remove the dough from the food processor and divide into 15-18 equal-sized portions. Roll each section of dough into a ball before rolling in the selected coatings.
- Once coated, place on prepared baking tray and place in the refrigerator to chill for several minutes before serving.