Raw chocolate truffles recipe
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 carob powder
Raw truffles recipe inspired by Raw Rose
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.
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Comments
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 21, 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 28, 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!
Hilary
Jul 24, 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?
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