These simple little raw chocolate truffles taste just like the real thing. Dates, walnuts, cacao, seeds and salt combine in a food processor. Roll them in cacao or dried coconut for extra pizzazz. Garnish with goji berries for added color.
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Recipe Directions
- 1. Process the nuts/seeds 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 cocoa 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.
The Rawtarian's Thoughts
By The Rawtarian 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.
These are also delicious if you crumble a truffle or two on top of sliced bananas or other chopped fresh fruit.
Good luck and enjoy these simple, sweet raw treats.
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Nutrition Facts
Nutritional score: 85 out of 100
- This recipe is very low in Calories, Carbohydrates, and Sodium.
- This recipe is low in Fat.
- This recipe is a good source of Vitamin E.
- This recipe is a noteworthy source of Protein, and Vitamin B6.
Amounts per 28 g (1 oz) suggested serving
| Name | Amount | % Daily |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 131 | 5 % |
| Protein | 4 g | 7 % |
| Fat | 10 g | 12 % |
| Carbohydrates | 11 g | 3 % |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 9 % |
| Sugars | 6 g | |
| Calcium | 21 mg | 2 % |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 9 % |
| Sodium | 38 mg | 2 % |
Source: The Rawtarian, USDA
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Rachael Mahoney
Apr 10, 2013
Hi - what could I use instead of dates?
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Phil
Apr 23, 2013
Really yummy. I substituted dried prunes and Raisns for the dates. Thanks for the recipe.
The Rawtarian
Apr 20, 2013
Hi Rachael, you can use raisins instead of dates in this recipe.
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Rosalyn Feinman
Aug 04, 2020
Rosalyn Feinman's Review
Raw chocolate truffles recipe
So easy and so perfect. For a very, very special treat try half raw hazelnut. Truffellas!!! Thank you so much for such a wonderful recipe! As always, you are rawtastic! I am toying with the idea of making a raw chocolate dipped coating. We'll see how motivated I am later!
robynf
Apr 03, 2020
robynf's Review
Raw chocolate truffles recipe
Wow. I just made this recipe as part of the Raw Cleanse. I didn't bother rolling into balls because the serving suggestion for the dessert is to crumble them over berries. So, 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries with 2T of chocolate truffles mix sprinkled on top . . . so nummy!
nataliel9418
Feb 14, 2020
Should the dates or raisins be soaked, and what about the nuts? Thank you.
louise Kavadlo
Jun 08, 2017
I'm dangerously allergic to chocolate so I substitute carob. Carob has natural sugar and every nutrient and is Diabetes-friendly. My recipe isn't entirely vegan. My recipe: 1/4 cup roasted carob powder, 1/2 cup almond or peanut or sesame butter 1/2 cup raisins ( soaked in warm water as I don't own a food processor),1/2 cup sunflower seeds, 1/4 cup walnuts, 1/2 cup dry milk, 1/2 cup Nestle's Carnation ORIGINAL Malted milk powder . I mix nd form a dough. I roll balls in coconut shreds or sesame seeds. Chill and viola! A malt-tasting Mock brownie. I also have substituted 1/4 cup agave for raisins.
Pat
Feb 04, 2024
I think I will try your version with a vegan protein powder as well as the original.
The Rawtarian
Jun 09, 2017
Thanks so much for sharing your modifications, Louise!
xox
Kathleen
Jan 15, 2017
Would it alter the end result if I soaked the nuts and seeds overnight? My mom always soaks her for added nutrition.
The Rawtarian
Jan 15, 2017
In some recipes, using wet nuts is not recommended because it alters the way the ingredients behave.
But in this recipe, using moist nuts is fine. Just be sure to briefly pat them dry with a clean tea towel to remove most of the excess water.
ShawFam
Jan 19, 2016
ShawFam's Review
Raw chocolate truffles recipe
These were so easy and SO yummy. My girls and I made them and ate half already. Couldn't get medjool dates so used ordinary ones and soaked them for 10 mins in hot water first. I know its not strictly raw but worked a treat. Thanks
The Rawtarian
Jan 20, 2016
Hey Shaw's!
Glad you liked them. They're really good frozen too - the texture changes and is chewier. If there are any left, try freezing a couple.
I often use ordinary dates too - keeps the costs down.
Shaws, what will you make next I wonder?
Leo
Mar 06, 2015
Leo's Review
Raw chocolate truffles recipe
Incredibly easy and delicious!
The Rawtarian
Mar 08, 2015
Glad you like, Leo! :)
Rebecca
Jan 07, 2015
RebeccaT's Review
Raw chocolate truffles recipe
Really tasty! We all need a little indulgence. I did have a little trouble getting it to form balls. I think my dates were too dry. I'm used to Medjool dates, but I bought a package of Mariani pitted dates to try. I didn't think to add honey or agave nectar until I read this thread. I improvised by packing the mix into a 1/8 cup measuring cup and made some neat little truffles. :)
The Rawtarian
Jan 08, 2015
Glad it hit the spot, Rebecca :)
Re: not forming into balls, next time process a little longer.... That way more of the oils will release from the nuts, and the batter should be more moldable.
Lars
Dec 01, 2014
Lars's Review
Raw chocolate truffles recipe
Awesome
The Rawtarian
Dec 01, 2014
Glad you approve, Lars! :)
Mira
Oct 13, 2014
Mira's Review
Raw chocolate truffles recipe
These sound amazing, exactly what I was looking for! Will try them!
The Rawtarian
Oct 18, 2014
Enjoy, Mira! :)
Laragh S
Jul 10, 2014
Hey, what can I use instead of dates and any other dried fruit?
Honey?
The Rawtarian
Jul 28, 2014
Hi Laragh,
Dates are usually used for STICKINESS (to get the recipe to stick together) AND sweetness AND as SUBSTANCE/BULK.
So... when substituting something other than dates, you need to consider all of those elements.
In this recipe, you can use raisins instead, but raisins are not quite as sweet so you may need to add a bit of honey
itsme!
Jul 15, 2016
Hi. Maybe dried figs or dried apples? Humm
The Rawtarian
Jul 15, 2016
I think dried figs would be good too! (Dried apples won't be sticky enough IMO.)
Judith
Apr 29, 2014
I think this will be my first recipe I try from you :D so perfect for the opening of a Lush store :) Thank you so much :)
The Rawtarian
May 01, 2014
Oooh, sounds like fun. The truffles would definitely suit! :)
truffles
Apr 18, 2014
truffles's Review
Raw chocolate truffles recipe
I would love to make this. This looks yummy and the recipe is so simple for me being a starter in cooking so I can easily make it. Thanks for the recipe Rawtarian :)
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