Diet & Healthy
No-Sugar Chocolate Almond Truffles, Dense & Filling
Prep
15 min
Servings
6
Level
Easy
These little round bites are made from a blend of roasted almonds, dates, and pure cocoa with absolutely no added sugar. The texture is dense and slightly chewy, with a deep chocolate flavor and natural sweetness from the dates—perfect as a snack for work or a pre-workout bite. No oven needed; just blend, shape, and chill briefly in the fridge.
🧂 Ingredients
🍽️ Servings: 6
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- 200 grams Medjool dates, pitted
- 150 grams unsalted roasted almonds
- 30 grams pure unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp fine salt
- 2 tbsp water, boiled and cooled
- 30 grams roughly chopped almonds, for coating
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👩🍳 Instructions
- 1 Soak the dates in warm water for 10 minutes if they're firm, then drain and remove the pits.
- 2 Put the roasted almonds into a food processor and process for 30-45 seconds until they turn into a coarse, sand-like texture.
- 3 Add the dates, cocoa powder, melted coconut oil, cinnamon, and salt to the food processor. Process for 2-3 minutes until the mixture comes together and can be shaped, with a sticky texture like thick dough.
- 4 If the mixture is still too dry and won't come together, add the cooled boiled water 1 tbsp at a time, processing again until the mixture can be pressed together by hand without falling apart.
- 5 Scoop about 1 heaping tbsp of the mixture and roll it into a ball using your palms, lightly moistened with a little water to prevent sticking. Repeat until all the mixture is used (about 16-18 balls).
- 6 Roll each ball over the roughly chopped almonds until the surface is evenly coated.
- 7 Arrange the balls in an airtight container lined with parchment paper, then chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to firm up and set before serving.
💡 Tips
• Use Medjool dates since they're softer and naturally sweeter, so no extra sweetener is needed.
• Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week; you can also freeze them for up to 1 month.
• For a richer flavor, replace some of the almonds with roasted cashews.
• Moisten your hands with a little water while rolling the mixture into balls to prevent sticking and get neater results.
📊 Nutrition Facts / serving
145
Calories (kcal)
3.5 g
Protein
8 g
Fat
17 g
Carbs
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