Raw Chocolate Truffles
This is one of the very first raw recipes I have ever made at home. And I make them all the time to have something on hand for sweet cravings ! And they are so versatile, it is a must try.
Servings 30 balls (approx.)
INGREDIENTS
TRUFFLES
- ⅓ cup cashews
- ⅓ cup pecan
- ⅓ cup walnuts
- 1 cup dates, pitted
- 4 tbsp raw cacao powder
- 1 tbsp coconut oil (melted)
- 1 tbsp water
COATING (optional)
- 3-4 tbsp superfood powder/seeds of your choice
INSTRUCTIONS
- If the dates are dry, it is better to soak them first in hot water while you pulse the nuts.
- Start by crushing the nuts in a food processor for about 20/25 sec. (Keep pulsing the nuts to your taste : into medium or small pieces for a crunchy texture or reduced into flour for a soft texture).
- Drain the water from the dates (keep 1 tablespoon to add to the mixture) and towel them a bit. Remove seeds. Add the dates and all the remaining ingredients to the food processor and pulse them until you’ve reached a sticky dough. If it’s too dry and you can not easily roll them, add 1 more teaspoon of water or coconut oil and pulse again.
- Roll the mix into medium balls using your hands. If it sticks, wet your hands slightly.
- Optional : roll them into the coating of your choice : raw cacao powder, spirulina (stronger in taste), sesame seeds, chia seeds, beetroot powder, etc….
- Place them in the fridge 1 hour or so, before eating.
Notes & Tips
* I like to use Medjool dates for their sweetness or Sokari dates. If they are hard, place them in hot water first to soften them.