Description

These Healthy Dark Chocolate Nut and Date Rose Truffles are a deliciously nutritious treat blending the rich flavors of dark chocolate, nuts, and dates with a hint of warm cinnamon and delicate rosebud decoration. Perfectly balanced with natural sweetness and packed with wholesome ingredients, these truffles are ideal for a guilt-free indulgence or elegant gift.

Ingredients

Scale

Dry Ingredients

1/2 cup cashews
1/2 cup walnuts
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 tablespoon hemp seeds

Wet Ingredients

12 ounces pitted dates (about 1 3/4 cups)
1/2 cup almond butter (natural, drippy kind)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Chocolate Coating

2 bars (3.2 ounces each) Chocolove dark chocolate (70% cacao), chopped
2 teaspoons coconut oil

Decoration

Dried rosebuds for decorating

Instructions

Grind Nuts and Seeds: In a food processor, combine the cashews, walnuts, salt, cinnamon, chia seeds, and hemp seeds. Pulse until the mixture is very finely ground, creating a uniform nut and seed powder.
Make the Truffle Dough: Add the pitted dates, almond butter, and vanilla extract to the ground nuts and seeds. Process until the mixture forms a sticky, cohesive dough. This may take several minutes and you may need to stop and stir the mixture to ensure everything is well combined.
Shape the Truffles: Roll the dough into 20 equal-sized balls. Place the balls on a parchment-lined plate or baking dish. Freeze the balls for 1 hour to firm them up for dipping.
Melt the Chocolate Coating: While the truffles chill, place the chopped dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring after each, until fully melted and smooth, which should take about 1 1/2 minutes. Stir in the coconut oil until combined and silky.
Coat the Truffles: Using a fork, dip each chilled truffle ball into the melted chocolate, allowing the excess to drip off. Quickly sprinkle with dried rosebuds before the chocolate sets. Repeat this process for all truffles.
Set and Store: Allow the chocolate to set, then store your truffles in the refrigerator. They will keep fresh for up to 2 weeks. Enjoy your elegant and healthy dark chocolate truffles!

Notes

Use naturally sweetened almond butter to keep the truffles healthy.
If dates are too dry, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes before processing.
For a smoother texture, pulse nuts and seeds longer until almost powdery.
Keep truffles refrigerated to maintain freshness and chocolate coating integrity.
Dried rosebuds add a beautiful presentation but can be omitted if unavailable.
Feel free to substitute nuts with pecans or almonds based on preference.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: Fusion

Keywords: dark chocolate truffles, healthy desserts, nut and date truffles, vegan chocolate treats, gluten free desserts, rose truffles