These delicious date-based chocolate truffles are a healthier way to enjoy a treat! NO nuts needed!
These easy, decadent truffles are made up of just four ingredients, and they are fancy enough to serve to guests!
Raw treats are some of my favorite desserts to eat.
Unfortunately, most recipes require copious amounts of nuts, which I don’t tolerate well in large amounts, and since my oldest daughter can’t have them at all, I wanted to create a delicious, chocolat-y treat for us to both enjoy!
Serving suggestions
These have a slightly sticky texture, so they are great for rolling! Some ideas include:
- Grated coconut
- Cocoa or carob powder
- Sprinkles (use a holiday-themed variety!)
- Crushed pistachios (if you can have nuts)
- Mini chocolate chips
Nut-Free Chocolate Truffles
These delicious date-based chocolate truffles are a healthier way to enjoy a treat! NO nuts needed!
Servings: truffles
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups soft dates about seven ounces
- 3 Tablespoons cocoa powder
- ¼ cup oats I use Country Choice Organic Oats
- pinch sea salt
Instructions
- Process the oats until broken down into a flour consistency.
- Pulse in the cocoa and salt.
- Add in the dates and process until well combined (add in a splash of water if needed to bring everything together).
- Roll the mixture into small balls.
- Roll in toppings, if desired.
- Chill until set or enjoy as is!
Notes
Nutrition facts do not include any coatings.
WW points (new system): 2
Nutrition
Calories: 84kcalCarbohydrates: 21.4gProtein: 1.3gFat: 0.5gFiber: 2.8gSugar: 15.8g
If you have a chance to try this recipe, please leave a star rating and a comment below letting me know how you liked it!
I love that these are lighter than most truffles! I bet they’re super fudgey with all the dates too 🙂
Big fan of your videos (as always) and those truffles look amazing!
Hi Lauren,
another alternative for Oat flour?
Hi Donna,
You could try 1/4 cup or nuts or seeds, if you tolerate them. 🙂
Thank you Lauren. these days I am not sure what I am tolerating. sometimes nuts and sometimes not. I really don’t do well with coconut flour either. was trying to think of another type of whole grain ‘flour’ or the like that is not flour. maybe ‘buckwheat’? not sure if that would be any better tolerated in the flour state.
I actually just lightly toasted up some whole rolled oats. I will grind them down to a flour and see how we do over here. 🙂 thanks Lauren and honestly amen to you for ‘speaking’ your truth to those who love to just delve in without thinking….. funny people.
oxoxoxxo
You’re too cute Lauren! Love these truffles and how easy you made these. Annd I pretty sure you could be hoisting you very own TV show soon! 😀
Lol, I don’t know about that, but thanks Laura! 🙂
I love making little sweet chocolate snacks to munch on when my afternoon sugar cravings hit. The best thing about these has to be how healthy they are – so you definitely can consider I will be recreating the recipe Lauren!
Thanks so much Thalia, you always leave the nicest comments! 🙂