Just another truffle recipe?
…maybe…but this blog is where I post what I’ve been eating, making, etc., and since I’ve been eating a boatload of these lately, I had to post them!
My husband and I literally fight over these (and by ‘fight’, I mean I hide them, he sniffs them out, eats them, and then gets yelled at and beat by yours truly). 😀
So, with all of the truffle/snack-ball recipes out there, let’s have a gander at why you might want to try these:
- Only 5 ingredients (Claire Robinson says salt is a freebie, so no comment lip.)
- Sugar and sweetener-free
- Added cinnamon helps control insulin and blood sugar levels
- Oats add fiber and keep you full
- Walnuts add omega-3 for things like healthy skin and depression
- Only 82 calories per truffle
- 1 c. oats
- 1/2 c. walnuts pumpkin seeds also work if you are nut-free
- 3/4 t. cinnamon pie spice is also delicious
- 1/4 t. salt
- 12 dates I use Medjool dates, so they are fairly large
- 1 T. water
- Process the oats, walnuts, cinnamon, and salt until the oats and walnuts are ground into the consistency of a meal.
- Remove the oat/walnut mix.
- Process dates until they are broken down and form a ball of paste in the processor.
- Add back the oat/walnut mix, along with the water.
- Process until well combined.
- Roll into approximately 12 balls.
- Eat immediately or refrigerate.
Nutrition facts are based on using walnuts and cinnamon. Weight Watchers points (new system):
I like to eat these for snacks or when I start craving something sweet. I’ve even made these at night a few times in order to avoid eating cookies right before going to bed.
There’s nothing incredibly spectacular about this recipe, but I love them so much and had to share them.
So often I’ve stood staring blankly into the fridge, hungry and searching for something to eat that I don’t possess, when it dawns on me that these babies are hidden in the veggie drawer. Teehee.
What do you like to snack on?
Shared with: Fat Tuesday, Allergy-Free Wednesday
Chelsea says
April 16, 2016 at 5:48 amHello! Trying this recipe this morning…thought I had all the ingredients but realized I forgot the Walnuts! Its currently pouring rain outside and I do not want to go out in it to grab some. But the only other nut I have is Cashews…which I love, do you think they’d ruin it? Should I just add more oats to compensate the difference in amount? Idc at all about the nutritional info, so if thats the only change I won’t care! Lol
Lauren says
April 17, 2016 at 2:21 pmHi Chelsea,
Sorry for the delay, the cashews should work fine!
Els heventhal says
March 26, 2015 at 8:39 pmit sound really good, but I am not a fan of dates anything else that would be good
Lauren says
March 27, 2015 at 7:23 amApricots or prunes might be good!
Melanie says
September 25, 2014 at 8:48 amHi, I want to make these at school with my class! Can I make them without nuts due to allergies? Could I substitute something for the nuts or….?
Lauren says
September 25, 2014 at 9:02 amHi Melanie,
You might try these instead: https://www.oatmealwithafork.com/2014/03/07/kid-friendly-carob-oat-truffles-nut-free-date-free-vegan/
Abeera says
September 7, 2014 at 6:45 amHey,just wondering it is quick oats that we are supposed to use? And no need to cook them..Will these be ok to give to my 3 year old?
Lauren says
September 7, 2014 at 8:48 amHi Abeera,
You can use either quick or regular oats for these, no need to bake! You have to make the call with your toddler, as I don’t know your allergy situation or what he/she can eat, but I would give them to my girls! 🙂
Chrystal says
August 2, 2014 at 9:44 amLauren, do you think pecans would work and taste good? I have an abundant source of them and would love to be able to use them. Thanks! Loving your blog!
Lauren says
August 2, 2014 at 9:45 amHi Chrystal,
I think pecans would work great! Thanks for reading! 😀
Sarah says
July 13, 2014 at 1:12 pmI think your nutritional information is incorrect. If you are using 12 dates to make 12 truffles, that is one date per truffle. One medjool date has 16 – 24g sugar depending on size. That’s a lot more than 5!
Lauren says
July 13, 2014 at 1:36 pmSarah,
You’ll find the nutritional information for dates to be extremely varied, depending on what site you use. Mine weigh anywhere from 0.3-0.5 of an ounce, which, at it’s highest sugar content, only has nine grams of sugar, so I’m unsure where you’re getting your stats. I provide the nutritional information as a FREE service here, and do not calculate every single gram of anything, so please use it at your own risk.
Natalie @ Once Upon a Cutting Board says
March 31, 2014 at 8:53 amI made these last week and loved them! I can’t believe how easy they were and that with so few ingredients, they still reminded me so much of oatmeal raisin cookies! Thanks for sharing the recipe, it’s one I’ll be making often! 🙂
Lauren says
March 31, 2014 at 8:59 amThanks so much Natalie! It’s such a compliment when another blogger makes a recipe. 😀
Andrew says
March 30, 2014 at 2:28 amWhat type of oats did you use for this recipe? Thanks so much 😉
Lauren says
March 30, 2014 at 7:50 amHi Andrew,
I used regular rolled oats. 🙂
Erica {Coffee & Quinoa} says
March 10, 2014 at 7:33 pmCan’t stop checking out your raw desserts. YUM!
The Vegan 8 says
February 27, 2014 at 12:18 pmThese look great! I have a very similar recipe, Snickerdoodle bites, but I use maple syrup instead of dates for the sweetener and almond butter. I unfortunately don’t like dates. 🙁 I really wish I did because I know how good they are for us! 🙂
Lauren says
February 27, 2014 at 1:03 pmThank you! I can tell you that I love raw almond butter, but recently became allergic to it! It’s not exactly the same as having a distaste for a food, but we both have foods we’d like to be eating! 🙂
Emma says
February 27, 2014 at 4:01 amThese look like the perfect snack for skiing! I will be giving them a bash next weekend!
Heather @Gluten-Free Cat says
January 18, 2014 at 11:01 amLove this simple recipe. Such a refreshing treat after the holidays!
Maria @ Little Miss Cornucopia says
January 8, 2014 at 8:35 pmI love simple truffle/ball/bite recipes like this! This combination sounds divine! Definitely pinned/bookmarked this one.
Rachel (teacher-chef) says
January 7, 2014 at 6:02 pmYUM, I am a big fan of anything cinnamon, and think that these will fit the “I want to eat healthier” bill – thanks, you have found a new reader 🙂
Lauren says
January 7, 2014 at 7:46 pmThanks so much Rachel! 😀
Ashley says
January 7, 2014 at 9:35 amSeriously delicious!! Just made these and I swear they taste like oatmeal raisin cookie dough bites! thanks for the recipe.. definitely a keeper!
Lauren says
January 7, 2014 at 3:42 pmThat’s awesome Ashley! I’m so happy you liked them. 😀
Matt @ Runner Savvy says
January 6, 2014 at 5:54 pmThese look delicious!
Gabby @ the veggie nook says
January 6, 2014 at 6:39 amNever apologize for posting so many truffle recipes- in my opinion, you can never have too many of them 😉