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Pecan Date Truffles (Vegan, Paleo)

These bite-sized truffles are delicious on their own, but they are downright addictive when coated melted dark chocolate. They remind me of pecan pie!

Prep Time
30 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 24
Calories: 112 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Medjool dates , pitted
  • 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 cup raw pecans
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 cup 70% dark chocolate chips , for coating

Instructions

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  1. In a large food processor, combine all of the ingredients and process until a sticky dough is formed.
  2. Scoop the dough by rounded tablespoons and use your hands to roll into smooth balls. Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper for easy removal.
  3. Place the tray in the freezer to set for 30 minutes.
  4. Melt the cup of dark chocolate chips (5 minutes in a 400F oven does the trick), and remove the baking sheet from the freezer. Roll each ball in the melted dark chocolate, then return them to the parchment paper to set.
  5. If you'd like to sprinkle some crushed pecans or coconut on top for decoration, be sure to do it while the chocolate is still melted-- it will solidify quickly on the chilled truffles!
  6. Return the chocolate truffles to the fridge or freezer until ready to serve.

Notes

  • For a chocolate-filled variation, add 1/4 cup cocoa powder before processing the filling ingredients.

Nutrition Information

Calories 112kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Sodium 57mg (2%) Potassium 128mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 10IU (0%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 31mg (3%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 112

% Daily Value*

Calories 112kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Sodium 57mg 2%
Potassium 128mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 10IU 0%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 31mg 3%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.