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California Date & Chocolate Truffles
50 min prep time
8servings
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How to Make California Date & Chocolate Truffles
These California Date sweetened chocolate truffles are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth in a healthier way. The dates provide natural sweetness and fiber, while the cocoa powder adds a rich, chocolatey flavor. With no added sugars and heart-healthy fats from the almond butter, they’re a treat that can be enjoyed as part of a balanced diabetes-friendly meal.
50 min prep time
8servings
1 truffle
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Step-By-Step Instructions:
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Soak the pitted California Dates in warm water for 10 minutes to soften, then drain well.
Tip: Microwave for 1 minute to soften the California Dates.
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Add the California Dates to a food processor along with the cocoa powder, almond butter, butter, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Blend until the mixture is fully incorporated.
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It should look a little crumbly, but moldable if you press it. If you want more texture to hold the balls together, add 1 tsp of nut butter at a time.
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Scoop out the mixture into 2-tablespoon servings and roll into balls using your hands. A 2-tablespoon (1-ounce) cookie scoop works well here for uniform sizes.
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Optional: Coat the truffles with cocoa powder for a deeper, rich chocolate flavor.
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Place the truffles on a plate or in an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.
The California Date Commission is a proud sponsor of the American Diabetes Association® Diabetes Food Hub. Learn more about the California Date Commission.
Nutrition facts
8 Servings
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Serving Size
1 truffle
- Amount per serving Calories 110
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Total Fat
5g
- Saturated Fat 0.5g
- Cholesterol 8mg
- Sodium 15mg
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Total Carbohydrate
16g
- Dietary Fiber 3g
- Total Sugars 13g
- Protein 2g
- Potassium 210mg
Ingredients
California Medjool dates (pitted)
1 cup
unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup
almond butter (or any nut butter)
2 tbsp
butter (unsalted)
2 tbsp
vanilla extract
1/2 tsp
sea salt (optional)
1/4 tsp
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