Truffles are notoriously known for their decadence. Turn up your truffle game with these guilt-free nuggets of goodness. These "treats" are chock-full of nutrients which include protein, vitamin E, and magnesium from the almond butter, fiber, potassium, and B-6 from the dates. So, this holiday, give the gift of health! Wrap these balls up in tinsel and twine and toss them at your loved ones.
Not So Naughty Truffles
makes 12
- 1/4 cup + 12 hazelnuts, toasted and skinned
- 10 juicy and plump Medjool dates, halved and pitted
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup raw unsweetened cacao powder
In a food processor, add 1/4 cup of hazelnuts and lightly pulse until chopped. Transfer to a plate. Place the dates and vanilla extract in the food processor and mix until a chunky paste is formed. Add the nut butter and pulse until mixed. Add the cinnamon and cacao and pulse a few more times until the mixture is sticky and a tad crumbly.
Using your hands, roll the date mixture into tablespoon sized balls. Stud each ball with a roasted hazelnut. Roll each truffle in chopped hazelnuts, pressing down slightly to allow ground nuts to stick. Place truffles on a plate and refrigerate for at least an hour. Truffles can keep for a few weeks covered in the fridge.
