Name: Pecan Date Truffles (Vegan, Paleo)
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
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)

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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.

Pecan Date Truffles (Vegan, Paleo)

4.80 from 5 votes

These bite-sized truffles are delicious on their own, but they are downright addictive when coated melted dark chocolate. They remind me of pecan pie!

prep30 mins total30 mins

Servings:24

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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

For a chocolate-filled variation, add 1/4 cup cocoa powder before processing the filling ingredients.

Nutrition

Author: Megan Gilmore

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: dates, dessert, paleo, vegan

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!