Chocolate Date Truffles – Naturally Sweet, Decadent, and Easy

A little bite of chocolate-covered bliss—made with just dates, cocoa, and optional add-ins. Indulgent, naturally sweet, and perfect for snack time or a healthy dessert!

🎉 Introduction

Craving something sweet but wholesome? Chocolate Date Truffles are the answer! These bite‑sized treats are packed with gooey dates, rich cocoa, and dark chocolate, offering pure indulgence without refined sugar 🌱🍫.

They’re simple to make, customizable with extracts or coatings, and make a great snack, dessert, or hostess gift. Naturally vegan and gluten‑free, with just a few ingredients!

🧰 Equipment Needed

• Food processor or high‑speed blender
• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper or silicone mat
• Small bowl (for rolling toppings)
• Small scoop or spoon

🛒 Ingredients

🍫 Truffle Base

• 1 cup pitted dates
• ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ⅓ cup dark chocolate, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp coconut oil (optional, for extra smoothness)

🌟 Optional Add‑Ins

• ½ tsp flavor extract (raspberry, orange, coconut, peppermint)
• Coatings/toppings: flaky sea salt, shredded coconut, chopped nuts, or crushed freeze‑dried fruit

👩‍🍳 Directions

Step 1: Prepare the Date Mixture

1. In a food processor, pulse dates until finely chopped.
2. Add cocoa powder, chopped dark chocolate, and coconut oil.
3. Blend until the mixture comes together—a thick, slightly sticky dough.
4. (Optional) Add flavor extract and pulse to combine.

Step 2: Form the Truffles

1. Use a small scoop or spoon to portion the dough—about 1 Tbsp each.
2. Roll between palms to form smooth balls.
3. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment.

Step 3: Add Toppings

1. Pour desired topping (coconut, nuts, salt, etc.) into a small bowl.
2. Gently roll each truffle to coat.
3. Arrange on the sheet and chill for at least 30 minutes to firm up.

🍽️ Servings & Timing

• Yield: ~12 truffles (1 Tbsp each)
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Chill Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: ~40 minutes

🥄 Variations

• Raspberry Truffles: Add raspberry extract and roll in freeze‑dried raspberry powder
• Orange Chocolate: Add ½ tsp orange extract, roll in finely grated zest + dark chocolate shavings
• Nutty Crunch: Mix chopped nuts into the base, roll in more nuts
• Coconut Bliss: Roll in shredded coconut; add coconut extract
• Peppermint After‑Dinner: Add peppermint extract and roll in crushed peppermint candy

🧊 Storage & Shelf Life

• Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks
• Freezer: Freeze for up to 3 months; thaw in the fridge before serving
• Serving Tip: Let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes for softer texture

❓ 10 FAQs

1. Are these vegan?
   Yes—vegan and naturally sweet!
2. Can I use almond butter?
   No—don’t add nut butter, or they won’t set properly.
3. Can I substitute maple syrup or honey?
   Not necessary—the dates are naturally sweet.
4. Do I need coconut oil?
   It helps with texture but can be omitted.
5. Can I make them smaller or larger?
   Absolutely—adjust portion size. Chill time may vary.
6. Will they melt?
   They’re best stored chilled; melt slightly if left out long.
7. Can I skip the extracts?
   Yes—plain chocolate-date flavor is delicious too.
8. Are dates high in sugar?
   They are high in natural sugar, but add no refined sugar.
9. Can kids help make these?
   Definitely! Rolling and coating are fun tasks.
10. Can I double the batch?
    Yes—double ingredients and form more truffles; chill extra time if needed.

🏁 Conclusion

These Chocolate Date Truffles are healthy, indulgent, and endlessly customizable. With just a few wholesome ingredients, you get rich, satisfying bites—perfect for a treat without guilt 🍫💚.

Make, chill, and enjoy these luxe, naturally sweet delicacies anytime!

Chocolate Date Truffles – Naturally Sweet, Decadent, and Easy

Adam

A little bite of chocolate-covered bliss—made with just dates, cocoa, and optional add-ins. Indulgent, naturally sweet, and perfect for snack time or a healthy dessert!🎉 Introduction Craving something sweet but wholesome? Chocolate Date Truffles are the answer! These bite‑sized treats are packed with gooey dates, rich cocoa, and dark chocolate, offering pure indulgence without refined sugar 🌱🍫.They’re simple to make, customizable with extracts or coatings, and make a great snack, dessert, or hostess gift. Naturally vegan and gluten‑free, with just a few ingredients!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

chill time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Servings 12 truffles

Equipment

• Food processor or high‑speed blender
• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper or silicone mat
• Small bowl (for rolling toppings)
• Small scoop or spoon

Ingredients

  

🍫 Truffle Base

• 1 cup pitted dates
• ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ⅓ cup dark chocolate finely chopped
• 1 tbsp coconut oil optional, for extra smoothness

🌟 Optional Add‑Ins

• ½ tsp flavor extract raspberry, orange, coconut, peppermint
• Coatings/toppings: flaky sea salt shredded coconut, chopped nuts, or crushed freeze‑dried fruit

Instructions

 

Step 1: Prepare the Date Mixture

• In a food processor, pulse dates until finely chopped.
• Add cocoa powder, chopped dark chocolate, and coconut oil.
• Blend until the mixture comes together—a thick, slightly sticky dough.
• (Optional) Add flavor extract and pulse to combine.

Step 2: Form the Truffles

• Use a small scoop or spoon to portion the dough—about 1 Tbsp each.
• Roll between palms to form smooth balls.
• Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment.

Step 3: Add Toppings

• Pour desired topping (coconut, nuts, salt, etc.) into a small bowl.
• Gently roll each truffle to coat.
• Arrange on the sheet and chill for at least 30 minutes to firm up.

Notes

🥄 Variations
Raspberry Truffles: Add raspberry extract and roll in freeze‑dried raspberry powder

Orange Chocolate: Add ½ tsp orange extract, roll in finely grated zest + dark chocolate shavings

Nutty Crunch: Mix chopped nuts into the base, roll in more nuts

Coconut Bliss: Roll in shredded coconut; add coconut extract

Peppermint After‑Dinner: Add peppermint extract and roll in crushed peppermint candy

🧊 Storage & Shelf Life
Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks

Freezer: Freeze for up to 3 months; thaw in the fridge before serving

Serving Tip: Let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes for softer texture

❓ 10 FAQs
Are these vegan?
Yes—vegan and naturally sweet!

Can I use almond butter?
No—don’t add nut butter, or they won’t set properly.

Can I substitute maple syrup or honey?
Not necessary—the dates are naturally sweet.

Do I need coconut oil?
It helps with texture but can be omitted.

Can I make them smaller or larger?
Absolutely—adjust portion size. Chill time may vary.

Will they melt?
They’re best stored chilled; melt slightly if left out long.

Can I skip the extracts?
Yes—plain chocolate-date flavor is delicious too.

Are dates high in sugar?
They are high in natural sugar, but add no refined sugar.

Can kids help make these?
Definitely! Rolling and coating are fun tasks.

Can I double the batch?
Yes—double ingredients and form more truffles; chill extra time if needed.

🏁 Conclusion
These Chocolate Date Truffles are healthy, indulgent, and endlessly customizable. With just a few wholesome ingredients, you get rich, satisfying bites—perfect for a treat without guilt 🍫💚.

Make, chill, and enjoy these luxe, naturally sweet delicacies anytime!