5 from 12 votes
Date Truffles
Date Truffles combine a blend of pitted dates, toasted and untoasted shredded coconut, almond slivers, sweeteners like date honey or maple syrup, and fragrant additions such as orange zest, blossom water, cardamom, and cloves. The mixture is processed into a sticky dough, shaped into balls, and rolled in toasted coconut, resulting in nutty, sweet treats with textured centers.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
15
truffles
Calories:
124 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups dried coconut unsweetened), divided, flaked or shredded
- 1 cup dates pitted
- 3/4 cup almond slivered
- 1 tablespoon date honey date syrup or maple syrup (if not vegan, you can also use honey)
- 1 tablespoon orange blossom water (optional - recommended)
- 3/4 teaspoon orange zest
- Pinch cardamom
- Pinch cloves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spread 3/4 cup of the shredded coconut on a cookie sheet in a thin layer. Place coconut inside the oven and bake for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the coconut is lightly toasted and golden brown. Remove coconut from the oven and carefully pour the toasted coconut into a food processor. Process it for 10-20 seconds until the shreds become very small. Pour into a bowl and reserve.
- Place pitted dates, almond slivers, date honey or syrup, orange blossom water, orange zest, cardamom, cloves, and the remaining ¾ cup of unsweetened coconut (untoasted) into the food processor. Pulse until the mixture turns into a crumbled, sticky dough – it will become a moldable paste, but should still have texture. Roll the nutty paste into 1-inch diameter balls. Roll each truffle ball into the bowl of toasted coconut to coat. Serve.
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Notes
- You will need a food processor to finely chop the coconut and blend the ingredients into a moldable dough.
- Use a cookie sheet to toast the coconut evenly at 350°F, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
- Roll the truffles tightly and evenly to hold their shape before coating with toasted coconut.
Nutrition Information
Calories
124kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Sodium
4mg
(0%)
Potassium
153mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
20mg
(2%)
Iron
0.6mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 15 truffles
Amount Per Serving
Calories 124
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 124kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 153mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.