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Are you looking for a delicious treat to satisfy your sweet tooth? Look no further than these delicious chocolate hazelnut truffles. The best part? Dates and a touch of maple syrup add just enough sweetness without adding any refined sugar.
The recipes posted here on ThisJoyfulLife.com focus on eating healthy and avoiding what isn’t good for you. You can eat healthy and clean but sometimes you might just need to satisfy the aching sweet tooth that won’t go away. Can you relate? These Chocolate Hazelnut Truffles allow you to eat healthy and still give in to that screaming sweet tooth because they are completely guilt-free. I always love a good Win! Win! Don’t you?
These yummy balls of goodness are also vegan and gluten-free, just make sure that you use 100% pure cocoa powder like this one. They are naturally sweetened with dates and a small amount of pure maple syrup so they won’t drastically raise your blood sugar levels like refined sugar would. Even more WINS!
No baking or cooking is required, so they are perfect for summertime if you want a homemade treat without heating up your kitchen. You can also customize these how you want them by rolling them in coatings of your choice or leaving them plain. They are good either way.
Ready to get started?
Chocolate Hazelnut Truffles
Prep time: 25 minutes Cook time: n/a
Yield: 15-18 truffles
Ingredients:
½ c. raw hazelnuts 12 Medjool dates 2 T. cocoa powder, unsweetened 2 T. coconut flour 1 T. coconut oil, melted 1½ T. pure maple syrup
1 t. pure vanilla extract
¼ t. coarse salt
Optional Coatings: ¼ c. hazelnuts or almonds, ground ¼ c. coconut flakes, finely shredded
2 T unsweetened cocoa powder + ¼ t. each cayenne pepper and coarse salt
Directions:
Place pitted dates in a small bowl filled with warm water. Set aside to soak for 10-15 minutes.
Line a rimmed baking sheet with wax paper or parchment and set aside. Pour each selected coating, if using, onto a separate shallow, rimmed plate and set aside.
Add hazelnuts to a food processor and process until finely ground.
Remove the softened dates from the bowl and drain off any excess water. Remove pits from dates and add dates and cocoa powder to the food processor and blend until smooth, approximately 3-4 minutes. Scrape the sides, as necessary, to ensure the 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 it into 15-18 equal-sized portions. Roll each section of dough into a ball before rolling in the selected coatings.
Once coated, place on the prepared baking tray and place in the refrigerator to chill for several minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Share pictures in the comments and let me know what your favorite coating is.
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