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.
Click on photos above to open gallery
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.
Recipe Photos
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
Print This Recipe (PDF)
My Recipe Notes
You do not have any notes. Add some here. Notes are private and are only visible to you.
Add New NoteRelated To This Recipe
FREE Raw Recipe Package
Subscribe to newsletter below. Get the 11 Best Raw Recipes (PDF E-Book Package) instantly.
The Rawtarian Recipes
Latest Certifications
-
kami_kev_5
Low-Fat Raw CleanseAugust 22, 2019 -
theartluva
Low-Fat Raw CleanseMay 22, 2019 -
marial4366
Raw Baby Steps ProgramMay 12, 2019 -
Mona
7-Day Raw Summer ChallengeJuly 5, 2018
Comments and Reviews
All
The Rawtarian
Apr 21, 2014
Hope you've tried and liked! :)
truffles
Apr 22, 2014
Not yet, but I am going to try this weekend for sure :)
The Rawtarian
Apr 23, 2014
:)
MaSteffie
Apr 06, 2014
I made these in my mini processor- the Cuisinart wand one because I use it to shred my apples for the breakfast cereal (which by the way, I am addicted to). I did it that way because it was late at night when I got a craving for something snacky. The seeds must not have blended fine enough and I couldn't form a truffle ball, so I stirred in some coconut butter and put the lot in the fridge. The next morning, I used a small melon scoop to form the truffles and my goodness, they are perfect. I will make this again, and again and again! Thank-you for all of your raw food support!
MaSteffie
The Rawtarian
Apr 11, 2014
Good thinking! I'm glad you liked these!
CindyJ
Mar 09, 2014
CindyJ's Review
Raw chocolate truffles recipe
Oh these were really, really good. Your recipe directions didn't say when to throw in the sunflower seeds but after making your raw carrot cake recipe, I knew they needed extra chopping time in the food processor so I took all the ingredients out of the mixing bowl, chopped up the sunflower seeds then combined everything again. Anyway, they are mighty good! Thank you!
The Rawtarian
Mar 24, 2014
Hi Cindy,
So glad you enjoyed! Thanks for your note re: sunflower seeds - I changed the instructions and made it clearer.
Lindajane
Feb 08, 2014
Just made these with prunes as suddenly realised I had forgotten to buy any more dates! Seemed to work ok and still taste good!
Posted from The Rawtarian's Raw Recipes App
The Rawtarian
Feb 09, 2014
Prunes are a great sub for dates in many recipes, this one included :)
suzibc
Feb 05, 2014
Can these be made in the vitamixv..maybe in dry caraffe ?
Posted from The Rawtarian's Raw Recipes App
The Rawtarian
Feb 09, 2014
Not really, Suzi. They will get all munged up
Mike H
Dec 10, 2013
How long will these keep? I made a huge batch, put them in cute little jars as gifts, and now our holiday party has been rescheduled due to weather! Should I freeze them, or keep them in the fridge?
Posted from The Rawtarian's Raw Recipes App
The Rawtarian
Dec 18, 2013
Hi Mike! I'd freeze them, then defrost the day before. But generally they're good in the fridge for 5 days or so
Aoife
Nov 30, 2013
Aoife's Review
Raw chocolate truffles recipe
I'm actually addicted to these now! :-) They're so easy and delicious. I've made 2 batches in maybe a week? My partner (Mr. sweet tooth) has also decided he would be happy to substitute all the junk he eats with these (or anything as equally delicious). You have revitalised my interest in raw food, so now I'm gonna splash out and get a dehydrator....if for no other reason than to try your cracker recipes which look delicious! Thank you for making raw food much easier than I have seen on other websites!!!
The Rawtarian
Dec 05, 2013
Not a bad addiction to have, Aoife!
So glad to have you here with me, and glad you've got a renewed zest that Mr. Sweet Tooth can benefit from :)
ChalkFlewUp!
Nov 10, 2013
Pumpkin seeds in the shell OK?
Posted from The Rawtarian's Raw Recipes App
The Rawtarian
Nov 13, 2013
Nope, don't do that. :)
Healthy Explorations
Oct 07, 2013
Healthy Explorations's Review
Raw chocolate truffles recipe
Hi Rawtarian,
I am so glad I found you, as this evening I was craving a chocolate dessert and was on the verge of going out to buy one, however was so much better off making a batch of these that I found from you! So grateful and appreciative of your recipe as it was quick so that I could satisfy my craving promptly!
I did make some changes to it, the reasons leading to my next questions for you - but they turned out fab!
I mixed dates, coconut oil, almond meal, cacao powder.
I didn't even use any fixed amounts of each, I just guessed for each portion and surprisingly, to my huge delight, they turned out perfect, making 15 delicious balls. I cannot wait to make them again!
Questions:
- I used almond meal because I do not have a food processor as of yet, although I am looking for one. Are there any you would recommend or know of that are good but not too heavily priced, for your recipes which call for quite a lot of crushing of nuts and hard to blend ingredients, such as dates? I would prefer a blender/food processor all in one
Other than that, what do you think of using almond meal as a quick alternative to crushing nuts. I personally found it extremely delicious. I am yet to try but I am sure one could also use parts of flaxseed powder and LSA?
Thank you again and so happy I found you!
The Rawtarian
Oct 07, 2013
Glad to be able to talk you down off the ledge lol
Here is the cheap food processor that I own - it gets bad reviews on Amazon but it's cheap and it's the one I've been using for almost 4 years! I don't have a problem recommending it, it's the Black and Decker Quick and Easy: http://tinyurl.com/avdwva4
Re: using almond meal instead, it is an option in a pinch, but will definitely get frustrating over time.
Carol
Sep 14, 2013
Haven't tried yet, but on my to do list. I noticed the ingredients say cocoa powder, but the instructions say carob powder. Can you confirm?
The Rawtarian
Sep 16, 2013
Hi Carol,
Good eye! Thanks for catching that. I have corrected the recipe. I recommend using cacao for this recipe.
Lance
Sep 10, 2013
Lance's Review
Raw chocolate truffles recipe
I made this recipe and topped it with a chocolate ganache and shredded coconut- fabulous.
The Rawtarian
Sep 15, 2013
Hi Lance! Sounds divine. What kind of recipe was your choco ganache? Sounds yummy.
Lance
Sep 15, 2013
Hi LJ,
I mix cacao, coconut oil and honey or agave in a bowl and whisk them all together. Too much of the sweet stuff and it may not set. I like it to be a fairly thick mixture. It has a dark chocolate taste. This works on your brownies and the cranberry torte I make.
The Rawtarian
Sep 16, 2013
Hi Lance. So simple and sounds delicious! Sounds similar to my 1minute choco fudge, which I've never really made in a large scale, but it would be perfect on top of berry pies and such. I should do that more! And would look nice in photos I bet.
PS: Mmm cranberry torte! I like the sound of that. Especially with fresh cranberries around Xmas! Adding to my "to make" list
you are inspiring me today.
Leave a Comment or Review