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4-Ingredient Cookie Dough Truffles

April 7, 2018 by Crystal

Cookie Dough Truffles
 
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Prep time
15 mins
Total time
15 mins
 
Author: Crystal - inspired by Amanda @ Running With Spoons
Recipe type: Healthy Dessert or Snack
Serves: 15 balls
Ingredients
  • 1 cup medjool dates, pitted
  • ½ cup almond flour
  • 2 Tbsp almond butter *optional
  • ½ cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp vanilla, ¼ tsp cinnamon, ¼ tsp salt are all optional add-on's
Instructions
  1. Blend the dates, almond flour and almond butter in a food processor or blender. If you are adding the cinnamon, vanilla or salt add this in during this time as well.
  2. Take a tablespoon size amount and roll into balls on a parchment lined tray.
  3. Melt dark chocolate in a microwave or small pot on low heat. Take each ball and roll in the chocolate using 2 spoons (or any other method you desire!).
  4. Place the coated truffles in the fridge or freezer to set for at least 15-20 minutes.
  5. Enjoy!!
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truffles2These healthy truffles are a surefire way to satisfy your chocolate craving. They are grain-free, gluten-free and vegan with no refined sugars (well maybe a just little in the chocolate ;)). I decided to add a few extra ingredients to make them even more delicious. Almond (or any nut butter), salt, cinnamon and vanilla balance out the sweetness and give it an extra edge.
truffles1I was recently in California (hence the TJ’s theme here) and couldn’t resist the fresh local medjool dates at the College of the Desert Market in Palm Springs. I normally use medjool dates to make chocolate turtles with pecans, but I was looking for something a little different this time. I came across this recipe from Running With Spoons. Thanks Amanda for all of your recipe inspiration!!IMG_7183Roll out the date balls and place on a parchment paper lined trayIMG_7185Dip in melted chocolate.IMG_7187IMG_7186IMG_7195IMG_7201

Filed Under: Brunch, Comfort Foods, Desserts, Gluten Free, Post Work Out, Recipes, Snacks, Vegan Tagged With: almond butter, almond flour, dark chocolate, easy dessert, gluten free, low sugar, quick snack, truffles, vegan

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