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Finally, I’ve found a dessert that Austin loves more than these cookies.
These Pecan Date Truffles are the result of experimenting with my No-Bake Pecan Pie Bars. While developing the crust, I found myself with a hefty amount of leftovers that were too delicious to throw away! Instead, I decided to roll them into balls and place them in the freezer to set. Talk about an easy-to-grab treat!
Naturally sweetened with dates and enhanced with a hint of salt, these bite-sized truffles are delicious on their own, but they are downright addictive when coated melted dark chocolate. The crisp dark chocolate shell is the perfect contrast to the buttery, rich pecan centers. They would make an impressive dessert to bring to a party, and a delicious treat to keep on hand in your freezer!
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Pecan Date Truffles (Vegan, Paleo)
makes about 2 dozen
Inspired by my No-Bake Pecan Pie Bars
Ingredients:
1 cup Medjool dates, pitted
1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1 cup raw pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 cup 70% dark chocolate chips, for coating
Directions:
In a large food processor, combine all of the ingredients and process until a sticky dough is formed.
Scoop the dough by rounded tablespoons and use your hands to roll into smooth balls. Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper for easy removal.
Place the tray in the freezer to set for 30 minutes.
Melt the cup of dark chocolate chips (5 minutes in a 400F oven does the trick), and remove the baking sheet from the freezer. Roll each ball in the melted dark chocolate, then return them to the parchment paper to set.
If you’d like to sprinkle some crushed pecans or coconut on top for decoration, be sure to do it while the chocolate is still melted– it will solidify quickly on the chilled truffles!
Return the chocolate truffles to the fridge or freezer until ready to serve.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Medjool dates , pitted
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup raw pecans
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 cup 70% dark chocolate chips , for coating
Instructions
- In a large food processor, combine all of the ingredients and process until a sticky dough is formed.
- Scoop the dough by rounded tablespoons and use your hands to roll into smooth balls. Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Place the tray in the freezer to set for 30 minutes.
- Melt the cup of dark chocolate chips (5 minutes in a 400F oven does the trick), and remove the baking sheet from the freezer. Roll each ball in the melted dark chocolate, then return them to the parchment paper to set.
- If you'd like to sprinkle some crushed pecans or coconut on top for decoration, be sure to do it while the chocolate is still melted-- it will solidify quickly on the chilled truffles!
- Return the chocolate truffles to the fridge or freezer until ready to serve.
Notes
Nutrition
Calories per truffle: 112, Fat: 7g, Carbohydrates: 10g, Fiber: 1g, Protein: 1g
*Note: For a chocolate-filled variation, add 1/4 cup cocoa powder before processing the filling ingredients.
Enjoy!
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Reader Feedback: What’s your favorite go-to treat? Our freezer is stocked-up with these truffles now, but my other go-to treat is a frozen banana milkshake. Yum!
So good. Made them in this morning the only thing I did different was add some raspberries that were backyard picked and I’m frozen and I put them in the food processor as well and with the other ingredients at the end.
the mixture did not attach together jhad to add coconut oil and made it into a log.
These are amazing! I was pleasantly surprised at how good they were. The 2nd time I made them, I didn’t have time to dip in chocolate but found they were just as good without. Honestly not a bad grab and go in the morning when running late 🙂 It’s a keeper, thank you!
AMAZING!!!!! I just started to venture out into the vegan world and WOW!!! i din’t expect this to taste this good!!!!