Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Samoa Truffles, a heavenly treat that combines the rich flavors of dates, coconut, and dark chocolate in a decadent bite-sized dessert.
Ingredients
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Truffle Mixture:
- 1 cup Medjool dates
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut
- 1 cup nut flour of choice
- 1 tbsp melted coconut oil plus 1/2 tsp
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
Chocolate Coating:
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Soak dates: Soak dates in warm water for about 10 minutes.
- Toast coconut: Layer parchment paper on a baking sheet, add coconut, and bake for 3-5 minutes on the middle rack.
- Prepare truffle mixture: Blend dates, toasted coconut, nut flour, coconut oil, and maple syrup in a food processor. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
- Form truffle balls: Shape the cooled mixture into 12 balls.
- Make chocolate coating: Melt dark chocolate chips with coconut oil, dip truffle balls, and place on parchment paper. Sprinkle with toasted coconut.
- Chill truffles: Refrigerate until chocolate sets, approximately 20 minutes.
- Serve: Enjoy the Samoa Truffles straight from the refrigerator or freezer.
Notes
- For a variation, try rolling the truffles in crushed nuts or cocoa powder.
- Ensure the dates are pitted before blending.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Truffle
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
