Walnut and Date Truffles

Name: Walnut and Date Truffles
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: Makes 10–15, depending on the size
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 150 g dates (20–25); 60 g rolled oats; 120 g walnuts; 10 g unsweetened cocoa powder; 80 g dark chocolate bar; 10 ml melted coconut oil

Round bites covered in dark chocolate and crunchy walnut pieces for Walnut and Date Truffles

How do you make healthy walnut and date truffles?

Soak the dates and blend them with walnuts, oats, cocoa, and coconut oil until you get a smooth dough. Shape into balls and refrigerate for one hour. Melt dark chocolate, mix it with chopped walnuts, and dip the chilled truffles in this coating. Let them rest on parchment paper until the chocolate sets.

Times

Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: PT0M
Total time: 35 min
Rest time: 90 min

Nutrition

Calories: 210 kcal
Protein: 3.3 g
Fat: 13.5 g
Carbohydrates: 20 g

Cuisine: International
Diet: Vegan

Delicious little bites that provide so many vitamins and minerals, such as iron, potassium, calcium, and magnesium. The natural sweetness of dates allows us to make treats like these without adding sugar, and honestly, they do not need it—they are exquisite as they are. Very easy to make, and perfect to enjoy whenever a sweet craving strikes.

Servings: Makes 10–15, depending on the size

Ingredients

150 g dates (20–25)
60 g rolled oats
120 g walnuts
10 g unsweetened cocoa powder
80 g dark chocolate bar
10 ml melted coconut oil

Instructions

Start by placing the dates in a bowl, add warm water, and let them soak for at least 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, place 100 g of walnuts (set aside 20 g) and the rolled oats in a hand blender or food processor.
Blend everything.
Add the unsweetened cocoa powder to the food processor.
Dry the dates and add them to the food processor until you get a smooth mixture. Pour in the coconut oil and mix well.
Shape the mixture into balls of your desired size, then let them rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
After the resting time, melt the chocolate bar in a double boiler or in the microwave.
Coarsely chop the remaining 20 g of walnuts with a knife. Add them to the melted chocolate and stir well.
Take the bites out of the refrigerator and dip them one by one into the chocolate.
Place them on a plate lined with parchment paper, let them cool, and then, if desired, place them in the refrigerator for a few minutes.
Now we are ready to enjoy our little bites.

Enjoy your meal!

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