Truffles are a traditional Christmas sweet recipe here in Spain, I don't know if they're also eaten at this time of the year in other countries, but I love them and could eat them all year long. They're ready in 15 minutes or even less and are a super healthy treat or snack.
We've rolled the truffles in some cocoa powder, but we also use shredded coconut sometimes, yum! The coating is optional, but they will be less sticky, more beautiful and taste better as well.
If you want to make a delicious diy gift for the holidays, this recipe is for you! Truffles are so pretty and there's nothing like making food for your loved ones.
Tips:
- We like to use Medjool dates because they're so sticky, but if you can't find them, use any other type of dates and soak them overnight. If they're not sticky enough, add some agave or maple syrup or coconut oil to get the perfect consistency.
- Feel free to use raw or roasted almonds and make your own almond meal with a food processor or a powerful blender. Any other nuts or seeds are okay.
- If you prefer your truffles super sweet, remove the orange zest.
Vegan Chocolate Orange Truffles
These vegan chocolate orange truffles are ready in 15 minutes or even less and are a super healthy treat or snack.
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Servings: 16
Ingredients
- 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted
- ½ cup almond meal
- 2 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder + extra cocoa powder for rolling the balls in
- 2 tablespoon orange juice
- Zest of 1 orange
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a food processor or a powerful blender and blend until well combined.
- Make balls with your hands. We made 16 truffles.
- Finally, roll the truffles in some cocoa powder. This step is optional.
- You can store them in a sealed container in the fridge for about 2 weeks or freeze them for months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1truffle | Calories: 58kcal | Carbohydrates: 10.6g | Protein: 1.2g | Fat: 1.9g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 0.3mg | Fiber: 1.5g | Sugar: 8.6g
Izzy says
Hi!
These looks awesome.
Love a bit of choc orange.
Do you think i could use orange essence/oil? (i have some in the cupboard)
Thanks 🙂
Iosune says
Hi Izzy! Thanks a lot 🙂 I think it should work...
Shivangi says
these looks so yum .. loved your blog
Iosune says
Hi Shivangi! Thank you so much 🙂
Matilda says
Iosune, This sounds teriffic , I do believe it will be in my refrigerator before this day Is over. Keep up the good work, Thank you for sharing. Matilda
Iosune says
Hi Matilda! You're so welcome 🙂 Hope you enjoy them!
Magdalena says
Can I substitute the almond meal for oats? Thanks!
Iosune says
Hi Magdalena! I think it could work 🙂
Helene Serine says
OMG! So delicious!! Love it! 😀 I added 3 tbsp orange juice, yum!
Iosune says
Hi Helene! Thanks a lot 😉