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3-Ingredient Chocolate Date Truffles {vegan, paleo, nut-free}

Easy, no-cook, 3-ingredient chocolate date truffles! They are vegan, Paleo, nut-free, added sugar-free and only 49 calories each.

The holidays demand chocolate decadence. They also require ease. And a dose (make that several doses) of energy throughout.

My 3-ingredient chocolate truffles cover all the bases! They are also incredibly easy to prepare, easily accesorized with gorgeous coatings (for gift-giving “wow!”), and (shh!) are energy balls in disguise.

Recipe Benefits

  • Vegan
  • Paleo
  • Nut-free
  • Oil-free
  • Low-calorie
  • Added sugar-free

How to Make Vegan 3-Ingredient Date Truffles

In addition to their beauty, overall healthfulness, and ease of preparation, these chocolate truffles are also:

You can make them on the spur of the moment, too (just what the busy holidays, and all of us, need).

Step One: Soak the Dates

Begin by soaking 180 grams (about 6.4 oz/ 1 packed cup) whole, pitted dates in boiling water. This softens the dates, making them easy to blend into a paste. Drain the dates, reserving 1/4 cup (60 mL) of the soaking liquid.

Step Two: Blend Ingredients in Food Processor

Add the drained dates to a small food processor. Add the two remaining ingredients–cocoa powder and coconut flour–as well as 3 tablespoons of the reserved soaking liquid to the processor.

Process the mixture, stopping to scrape the sides and bottom often, until completely blended and smooth. Aim for a thick, but still slightly moist paste.

Add a dribble more of the reserved liquid, or a sprinkle more of coconut flour and/or cocoa powder, as needed to achieve this consistency.

Optional: Add Flavorings

You can add kinds of flavor additions to the truffles, such as spices, citrus zest, and extracts. For a boozy truffle, consider replacing 1 to 3 tablespoons of the added soaking water with the spirit of your choice.

Step Three: Portion & Shape Truffles

Divide the ball into 14 equal portions. I used my small cookie scoop,  but a regular metal spoon will work, too. Once the amounts look equal (pinch off and add more to some, less to others, as needed), roll into balls.

Chocolate truffles!!!

Optional: Add Embellishments

The truffles are done, unless you wish to give them a pretty coating. It’s definitely the time of year for adding embellishments, and my suggestions only add a few more minutes prep time, if that.

Pictured here are sesame seeds, chopped pepitas (green pumpkin seeds) , cacao nibs, and Indian mukhwas (mukhwas are colorful blends of seeds, herbs, and, sometimes, small candies; festive and flavorful!).

Other ideas for coatings include chopped unsweetened coconut flakes/shreds (plain or toasted), finely chopped nuts, cocoa powder, turbinado or confectioner’s sugar, finely chopped dried fruits (e.g., cranberries or apricots) or natural sprinkles.

Enjoy these for dessert or for pre- or post-workout snacking (perhaps not the boozy option :)).

How to Store the Truffles

Store the truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1 week or the freezer for up to 6 months.

Coconut Flour Tip

If measuring the coconut flour with measuring cups (as opposed to weighing), be sure to lightly spoon the flour into the cup to avoid overpacking.

3-Ingredient Chocolate Date Truffles {vegan, paleo, nut-free}

3-Ingredient Chocolate Date Truffles {vegan, paleo, nut-free}

Yield: 14 truffles
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Inactive Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Easy, no-cook chocolate and date truffles that are vegan, Paleo, nut-free, added sugar-free and all-around amazing! They taste decadent, but are rich in nutrition and only 49 calories each.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (semi-packed/ 180 g) whole pitted dates
  • 1/4 cup (28 g) coconut flour
  • 3 tablespoons (15 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • (Optional) 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt

Instructions

  1. Place the dates in a small bowl; add enough boiling water to just cover the dates. Let stand for 10 to 15 minutes.
  2. Drain the dates, RESERVING 1/4 cup (60 mL) of the soaking water.
  3. Place the dates, coconut flour, cocoa powder,  3 tablespoons (45 mL) soaking water and (optional) salt into a food processor. Pulse, stopping to scrape the sides and bottom, until completely blended to a smooth, yet very thick, paste.
  4. Using a small cookie scoop or teaspoon, divide the dough into 14 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball (they will measure about 1-inch/2.5 cm in diameter).
  5. The truffles can be enjoyed plain or rolled in coatings, such as cocoa powder, powdered sugar, finely chopped seeds or nuts, chopped unsweetened coconut flakes, natural sprinkles, cacao nibs, or Indian mukhwas.

Notes

Storage: Store the truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1 week or the freezer for up to 6 months.

Variation Ideas: The flavor of the truffles can be varied multiple ways, by adding a small amount of spices (e.g., 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon of favorite spices, such as cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, etc.), extracts (e.g., vanilla, almond, brandy, orange, lemon), or citrus zest (e.g., lemon, lime, orange).

Boozy truffle variation: Replace 1 to 3 tablespoons of the soaking liquid

Coconut flour tip: If measuring with cups (as opposed to weighing), be sure to lightly spoon the flour into the cup to avoid overpacking.

Nutrition Information
Yield 14 Serving Size 1 truffle
Amount Per Serving Calories 49Total Fat 0.3gSaturated Fat 0.1gCholesterol 0mgSodium 4.3mgCarbohydrates 11.8gFiber 1.9gSugar 9.5gProtein 0.8g

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Rebecca

Saturday 27th of May 2023

I'm interested in making them boozy. I soak the dates then in some whiskey or other liqour?

Camilla

Tuesday 30th of May 2023

Ooh, yes, you can definitely do that, just as you describe, Rebecca--YUM!!! :)

Kristin

Monday 30th of December 2019

I've never had coconut flour before. Does it make the truffles taste like coconut?

Camilla

Monday 30th of December 2019

Hi Kristin! No, there is no coconut taste in the finished truffles; just the flavor of chocolate :)

Vicky

Monday 23rd of December 2019

Could this be done with oat flour or another substitute?

Camilla

Tuesday 24th of December 2019

Hi Vicky,

Yes, oat flour or nut flour (e.g., almond, hazelnut) will work fine. The main difference is that you will need to add more (possibly up to twice as much), since coconut flour is very absorbent and is used in much smaller quantities. This will make them slightly less sweet, too ?

Lynette

Wednesday 18th of December 2019

There is an error message that comes up when i try to print the recipe for the Chocolate Date Truffles. Any help?

Camilla

Wednesday 18th of December 2019

Hi Lynette,

I am so sorry; there is a problem with the recipe plugin I use (tasty recipes). Their support team is trying to figure out why this started happening on my site, I am hoping t will resolved within the next 24 hours! Apologies :(

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