1/2 cup of sesame seeds (or any other nuts you have on hand)
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds (or any other nuts you have on hand)
1/2 cup of medjool dates (or other dates)
1/8 teaspoon sea salt
4 tablespoons raw cocoa powder
Directions
1. Process the nuts in the food processor. Keep processing them until you can't see the nuts anymore, but stop processing before they get too soft looking.
2. Add the dates, seasalt and carob powder. Process again until everything is well mixed and clumped together.
3. Roll the balls in your hand and form balls. Some people like to roll completed truffles in goji berries, cocunut, cocoa powder, etc., but I prefer mine simple.
As Raw Rose suggests, these are also delicious if you crumble a truffle or two on top of sliced bananas or other chopped fresh fruit.
The Rawtarian's Thoughts
Raw chocolate truffles were the very first raw food that made me certain that I could become a raw vegan for an extended period of time.
This recipe just requires a food processor and a few ingredients.
You can make these in a blender, but it won't blend properly and the truffles won't be as smooth as they should be. These should be made in a food processor.
Good luck and enjoy these simple, sweet raw treats.
Raw truffles recipe inspired by Raw Rose
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Amanda
Sep 22, 2009
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Those look delicious.
The Rawtarian
Sep 22, 2009
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Thanks for your comment, Amanda! I used to be addicted to this raw truffle recipe. I don't make it as often anymore, but it's comforting to know that I could whip up a batch of these raw truffles in about five minutes if I ever need a sugar fix. :)
Bananna
Jun 22, 2010
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LOVIN your site! I'm from Barrie Ontario, fellow Canadian!
The Rawtarian
Sep 25, 2010
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Woohoo, Canadian raw foodies!
rawfoodie
Oct 29, 2010
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I've seen these in a raw food establishment in the Seattle area.. yum !
The Rawtarian
Feb 13, 2011
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Newsflash -- This raw brownie recipe is WAY better than the above and you can make truffles with it too (but probably not as healthy)!!
http://therawtarian.com/raw-brownie-recipe/
sejal
Jun 21, 2011
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can i use cocoa powder instead of carob powder?
The Rawtarian
Jun 21, 2011
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Yes, definitely!
Paul Mamakos
Jul 15, 2011
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Copacker sought
Hi,
I represent a raw vegan chocolate company in NY. We are in a few whole food regions and sell thousands of bars. We do Tempered chocolates, truffles etc, and are looking for an automated copacker to manufacture 6 to 12 of our products. Cert organic is needed and kosher is a plus. Does anyone know of a copacker for truffles? Our products are vegan.
Thank You!
The Rawtarian
Aug 20, 2012
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Sorry, I don't know anything about mass production.
Hilary
Jul 25, 2011
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Made these for after dinner. I used pecans, sunflower seeds and raw cacao. Very good! My son, who is super picky, even liked them. If he had known there was nuts and seeds in them he wouldn't have tried it. This is a yummy treat I can feel good about giving to my kids.
The Rawtarian
Jul 25, 2011
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Hidden healthy food is the way to go :)
Erin Finnegan
Dec 18, 2011
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Those sound yummy, but I am looking for a smooth and creamy version like those naughty truffles covered in powdered cocoa that just melt in your mouth. Do you have a recipe? Love your site by the way
The Rawtarian
Dec 26, 2011
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Try my raw choco brownies instead? http://therawtarian.com/raw-brownie-recipe/
S Price
Feb 12, 2012
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I made these yesterday with cashews and pumpkin seeds...so good I could eat them all day long!
The Rawtarian
Feb 12, 2012
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Love it! I love to crumble them on top of bananas
Yum!
Theresa
Mar 30, 2012
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I made these tonight and am addicted. I used half a cup combined of shaved almonds and salted cashews, added 7 dates , blended in the food processor and rolled into cocunut... cost me 2.50 to make it!
The Rawtarian
Mar 30, 2012
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Awesome. Cheap to make and a great sweet snack, huh?
Marilyn Bohannan
Jul 07, 2012
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Wow - these are tasty! I used sunflower seeds and cashews. I did not have powder so I used raw cacao nibs. Result - choco chip truffles! I did have to add just a couple drops of water to be able to shape, may not have processed the nuts enough?? Great recipe!
The Rawtarian
Aug 20, 2012
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I agree that it may be that you didn't process enough. I am impressed that you used cacao nibs. I am way too over-protective of cacao nibs - I am too cheap to use them for anything lol
Gabriela Torres
Jul 13, 2012
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Hi Rawtarian!
I am writing from Peru.
May I use agave syrup instead of dates? What would be the equivalent measure?
Thanks and congrats, love your site!
The Rawtarian
Aug 20, 2012
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Hi Gabriela,
No, sorry, you cannot substitute agave nectar for dates in this recipe.
You can try substituting prunes, raisins or dried (but moist) apricots though.
Claire
Sep 02, 2012
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Just made these with raw cocao and they are now in the fridge. Yum! I added cashew instead of sesame seeds and a dash of vanilla essence. Thanks for the recipe. I look forward to playing with other flavours
The Rawtarian
Sep 24, 2012
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Sounds yummy Claire!
natasha
Sep 24, 2012
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these turned out great! Made then for my yoga class and can't wait to share them. Looking forward to playing with other ingredients--maybe some maca and mesquite, nibs and gojis. These will definitely be a regular thing. I ended up not having enough dates (having snacked on a few ahead of time) so I added just a dollop of coconut oil and some coconut crystals. Made them a bit more decadent but still very delicious. Thanks for the great recipes!
The Rawtarian
Sep 24, 2012
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Sounds deelish! Hope your fellow yogins enjoyed?
Mareile
Nov 02, 2012
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I got a similar recipe from a "raw" friend. It uses raw cashews, raw cacao nibs, both ground, and agave nectar. Rolled in raw cacao powder, put in the fridge for a couple of hours.... to DIE for!
Love your site and can't wait for the app!!
The Rawtarian
Nov 02, 2012
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Sounds soo yummy! I love cacao nibs but I don't get to have them very often because they can get expensive and I gobble them up way too fast, hehe. Glad to have you here Mareile :) Hope you will like the app!! xox
Ayako
Dec 18, 2012
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Hi, love your website and pod cast! Thank you.
I'm very new to raw foods.
I tried make these to balls but it is too powdery to handle. I use organic coco power instead of raw. Could it be a reason why?
Still taste great with powder though.
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The Rawtarian
Dec 22, 2012
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Hi Ayako, great to hear from you! I am thinking that perhaps your nuts were not oily enough, or perhaps you didn't process them for long enough. Glad they still tasted good though :)
Amy
Dec 31, 2012
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Looks yummy! I love the use of sesame and pumpkin seeds. Delicious! Cheers
The Rawtarian
Jan 06, 2013
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Thanks Amy!
Kate Greenwood
Jan 06, 2013
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I have just found you randomly when I typed 'raw food' in google. You are great and your recipes are incredible and so simple. Looking forward to making those brownies, and your raw breakfast. Thank you for the inspiration. Kate
The Rawtarian
Jan 06, 2013
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Glad to have you here, beautiful Kate!
Larry
Jan 17, 2013
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I look forward to trying this recipe. I really like the simplicity of the recipes on your site. Do you soak the seeds by any chance? Thank you.
The Rawtarian
Jan 26, 2013
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hi Larry, it is not necessary to soak unless I specifically state that they should be soaked. So assume no soaking unless you read otherwise in the recipe
LeeLee
Feb 14, 2013
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Do you need to soak the dates or just toss them on in the processor?
Thanks!
LeeLee
Feb 14, 2013
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Never mind I just read the above comment. :-)
The Rawtarian
Feb 14, 2013
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:) LeeLee
Céline
Feb 22, 2013
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Hi from France!
I've just made your chocolate truffles and they are DELICIOUS! I used cashew and almonds, mixed with half prunes, half dried figs plus some cocoa powder. Finally I sprinkled them with coco powder, the yummiest treat ever!
They actually taste like the french truffes we have at Christmas, but so much healthier!! Thanks for the recipe :)
The Rawtarian
Feb 22, 2013
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Hi Celine, so glad you enjoyed! And it sounds like you used my recipe as a jumping off place and you've created an interesting yummy truffle recipe on your own. Well done and glad that you shared it with me :)
Gracie mondello
Feb 25, 2013
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Hi I would just like to thank you for sharing your amazing recipes!!!! I have been making my own over the last year and i love to find new ideas! I am always looking for un treated food that is kepted as natural as possible, as nature intended it to be! You are an inspiration thank you!!!
I. Live in Australia, melbourne, we dont have much to choose from when it comes to dinning out it is almost impossible to find a raw food reaturant!
I will certainly keep looking at your web site and purchase your products.
Kind regards Gracie
The Rawtarian
Feb 25, 2013
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Hi Gracie, such lovely comments from a lovely lady!
I too live in a place (rural Canada) where the nearest raw restaurant is... days away! That's why we have to find friends and places online to get good raw community going :)
Glad to have you here Gracie.
Warmth
Laura-Jane
Claire
Mar 09, 2013
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I do not have a food processor, can I use my vitamix?
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The Rawtarian
Mar 15, 2013
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Hi Claire, no sorry, it's going to be too dry to work in blender
Rachael Mahoney
Apr 10, 2013
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Hi - what could I use instead of dates?
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The Rawtarian
Apr 20, 2013
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Hi Rachael, you can use raisins instead of dates in this recipe.
Phil
Apr 23, 2013
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Really yummy. I substituted dried prunes and Raisns for the dates. Thanks for the recipe.
The Rawtarian
Apr 28, 2013
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So glad you enjoyed, Phil. Excellent substitutions.
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