In a food processor blend together dates, walnuts, and almonds until it forms a crumble-paste. If it is too thick, add a little water, but only enough for it to come together. It shouldn’t be totally smooth; some nutty pieces are desirable. Add the cocoa powder and blend until mostly incorporated. Remove the nut mixture from food processor and place in a large bowl. Fold in the remaining ingredients by hand.
Now it’s time to truffle. If the “dough” is too sticky at this point, place in the freezer for 30 minutes until it rolls easily into balls. Measure the truffle mixture out with 1 heaping tablespoon each. Roll into balls and then toss in your desired topping.
While these could be eaten right away, the truffles are best when cold. For best results place truffles in freezer and allow to harden (at least 1 hours). Store the remaining in freezer and pull out 10 minutes before serving.
What’s your favorite midnight treat?
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Yum, this seems like it could be easy enough! I have to bring in a healthy treat to work several weeks from now and may try this recipe. I want our HR team to know healthy doesn’t have to taste bland or bad.
Those close-up shots are completely drool-worthy! Raw truffles are definitely the best and most convincing way to win over any sweet tooth. Great to have some healthier indulgences like this to avoid processed junk.
Thanks Hannah! I’m glad you stopped by to check out my blog. I love your cookbooks and your recipes inspire me.
MMMMMM,…delightfully & heavenly creations! Yummm!
The recipe says 1/2 + 2 T. raw cocoa powder. Do you mean a half CUP + 2 T.? Or 1/2 T. + 2 T. I didn’t know, so the first time I made them, I just used a quarter cup + 2 T. (because a half cup sounded like too much. And they turned out great! The second time I made them, I went ahead and went for the 1/2 c. + 2 T. This time they were too dry. I can go ahead and make them like I did the first time, but am just curious what measurement YOU use.
thanks for pointing that out. this is a very old recipe. The recipe I would recommend you to is this one: http://www.thesweetlifeonline.com/2012/10/30/raw-chocolate-orange-truffles/ which uses way less cocoa powder.
I’m going to have to remake this recipe and perhaps adjust it and I’ll let you know what I do!
Thank you! I think I’ll try it next time with 3 T.