This recipe is for super easy raw vegan truffles using only the simplest of ingredients. They are gluten, dairy and refined sugar free. Delicious!
Ingredients:
18-20 soft dates, pitted, pre-soaked in water for 2 hours
2-3 tablespoons raw cacao or carob powder (we used @therawchocolatecompany ), and additional for coating 2 tbs coconut oil handful of nuts (we used pili, walnuts and cashew)
Optional ingredients: 2 tablespoons @pulsinhq protein powder, 1 teaspoon pumpkin seed butter(we used @meridianfoods , sea salt to taste, vegan sprinkles, desiccated coconut
Instructions:
- Blend dates, cacao, coconut oil and nuts in a high speed blender or food processor until you have a smooth consistency.
- Scoop out the dough, start rolling into small balls and place on plate. Mixture will be sticky and wet, lightly coat hands with coconut oil to make it easier to handle.
- Roll balls into cacao, desiccated coconut, you can also try coating them with melted chocolate(we used mix of raw cacao powder and coconut oil)
- Place truffles in the refrigerator until they get firmed up. Enjoy!