Recipe
Dessert
Chocolate Coconut Truffles
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Hy-Vee Test Kitchen
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Description
Try this recipe for a delicious and nutritious gluten- and dairy-free coconut treat.
Servings and Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp. coconut oil | ||
| 1 c. almonds or walnuts, soaked for at least 4 hours or overnight and drained | ||
| 6 organic dates, soaked in hot water to soften* (or sweeten with raw honey instead of dates, to taste) | ||
| 3 tbsp. raw cacao powder | ||
| ½ tsp. vanilla | ||
| ¼ tsp. sea salt | ||
| Shredded coconut |
Directions
- Place coconut oil, nuts, dates, cacao powder, vanilla and sea salt in a food processor and blend until desired consistency (may choose chunky or smooth texture)
- Roll into small bite-size balls and roll into shredded coconut. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to set.
- *Note: Soak dates in a few tablespoons hot water for a few minutes on one side, turn and soak for a few minutes on the other side.
Recipe Source:
adapted by the Hy-Vee dietitians.