Date Walnut Truffles Cocoa (Printable)

Sweet truffles combining dates, toasted walnuts, and cocoa powder for a delightful treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Nuts & Dried Fruit

01 - 1 cup walnuts (120 g)
02 - 1 cup pitted Medjool dates, approx. 10–12 large (180 g)

→ Flavorings

03 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
04 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

→ Coating

05 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Preheat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add walnuts and toast for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant. Remove and let cool.
02 - Transfer cooled walnuts to a food processor and pulse until finely ground.
03 - Add pitted dates, vanilla extract, and sea salt to the ground walnuts. Process until the mixture forms a sticky, cohesive dough.
04 - Scoop approximately 1 tablespoon of the mixture per truffle and roll into balls by hand.
05 - Place cocoa powder in a shallow bowl and roll each truffle in it until evenly coated.
06 - Refrigerate the truffles for at least 20 minutes before serving to firm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Easy to prepare with minimal ingredients
  • Vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free
02 -
  • Contains tree nuts but is otherwise free of gluten and dairy
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week
03 -
  • Add 1 tsp ground cinnamon or a pinch of cayenne for extra flavor
  • Try substituting pecans or almonds for walnuts to change up the taste
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