Description
These dark chocolate pecan date bite truffles are rich with dark chocolatey flavor, with just enough nuttiness, and sweetness. Plus, they’re higher in protein and great for a blood-sugar friendly snack!
Inspired and adapted from 100 Days of Real Food (cookbook)
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pecans
- 1/4 cup hemp seeds
- 3/4 cup dates, pits removed (Medjool tend to be the juiciest)
- (equals about 7 large Medjool dates, or approx 4-5 oz w/o the pits)
- 1.5 Tablespoons cocoa powder (Equal Exchange, Hershey’s Special Dark, etc.)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- If needed: 1-2 Tablespoons water to help blend
Instructions
Tip: if your dates are hard or old, you can soak them in warm water for about 3-5 minutes prior to using to help them blend better. Any longer and they will absorb too much water and your date bite truffles will be VERY sticky.
- Add pecans to a small saucepan and warm over low heat. Toast for about 3-4 minutes, watching closely to ensure they don’t burn. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a large food processor, add all ingredients except the water and the hemp seeds.
- Process and/or pulse until the ingredients get a bit crumbly but stay together when pressed. If it doesn’t seem like it is coming together, add a bit of water, about 2 teaspoons at a time. Add the hemp seeds and pulse a few times.
- Note: you can add the hemp seeds earlier to make it easier, but it can make the dough a bit crumbly.
- Using a spoon or a scooper, divide the dough into roughly 1-Tablespoon balls, then squeeze and roll between your hands to smooth out. If it doesn’t stay together, add a touch of warm water and mix again!
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: date bites, chocolate truffles, chocolate date bites