Description
Delicious and healthy Chocolate Date Truffles made with Medjool dates, cocoa powder, and dark chocolate. These no-bake, naturally sweetened treats are rolled in cocoa powder and chopped pistachios for an elegant finish. Perfect for a guilt-free dessert or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups (about 12 ounces) pitted Medjool dates
- 4 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil (refrigerated or solid at room temperature)
- 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 2 ounces dark chocolate, finely chopped
Coating
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup finely chopped roasted pistachios
Instructions
- Soak Dates: Place the pitted Medjool dates in a medium bowl and pour enough warm water over them to submerge completely. Let them soak for about 15 minutes until softened.
- Blend Ingredients: Drain the dates and transfer to a food processor. Add 4 tablespoons cocoa powder, 2 tablespoons solid coconut oil, 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/8 teaspoon coarse kosher salt. Blend for about 1 minute until a smooth, sticky paste forms, scraping down sides as needed. Add finely chopped dark chocolate and pulse a few times to evenly distribute.
- Chill Mixture: Transfer the chocolate date paste to a clean bowl and refrigerate uncovered for 20 minutes to firm up slightly.
- Shape Truffles: Using a 1-tablespoon cookie scooper, scoop out the paste onto a parchment-lined half-size baking sheet, spacing mounds about 2 inches apart.
- Refrigerate Mounds: Chill the mounds in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes until slightly firm.
- Prepare Coating Bowls: Place cocoa powder in one shallow bowl and chopped roasted pistachios in another shallow bowl. Remove the baking sheet from refrigerator.
- Coat Truffles: Roll each mound between your palms into a ball, then roll in cocoa powder or chopped pistachios to fully coat. Place each coated truffle in a mini cupcake liner on a serving plate.
- Final Chill: Refrigerate the assembled truffles for about 1 hour before serving to set. Truffles will be soft but firm enough to handle.
- Storage: Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Notes
- Use soft Medjool dates for best texture and natural sweetness.
- Make sure coconut oil is solid or refrigerated to help the truffles firm up.
- Dark chocolate adds richness and texture; choose high-quality chocolate with 70% cocoa or higher.
- Roll half the truffles in cocoa powder and the other half in pistachios for variety and presentation.
- These truffles are naturally gluten-free and vegan.
- Keep refrigerated to maintain firmness and freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Chocolate Date Truffles, Healthy Dessert, No-Bake, Vegan Truffles, Date Chocolate Bites, Gluten-Free Dessert
