5 from 3 votes
Fig Chocolate Truffles Recipe
An incredibly unique and easy truffle recipe made with dried figs for a naturally sweetened treat! These easy fig chocolate truffles are a wholesome dessert.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
12
chocolate truffles
Calories:
64 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 7 ounces Mission figs stems removed, dried
- 3 tablespoons raw cacao powder or cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon rum
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil melted
- ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract pure
- Pinch salt
Instructions
- Remove and discard the stems from the figs (if applicable) and place the figs in a large bowl. Cover the figs with boiling water and allow them to soak for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Drain, pat dry, and place in a small food processor.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the food processor and pulse until ingredients are well-combined and a thick dough forms.
- Form truffles by rolling the mixture in the palms of your hands.
- If desired, you can roll the truffles in more cacao powder or shredded coconut.
- Enjoy!
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Notes
- You can replace the dried fig with 7 ounces of pitted medjool dates. If you go this route, you won't need to soak the dates.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1Truffle
Calories
64kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 chocolate truffles
Amount Per Serving
Calories 64
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Truffle | |
| Calories | 64kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.