Almond Date Cocoa Truffles

Name: Almond Date Cocoa Truffles
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 cup lightly packed dates (preferably Medjool dates*); 1/4 cup very hot water; 1 1/4 cups scooped and lightly packed Blue Diamond Almond Flour, Finely Sifted; 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; Unsweetened cocoa powder; Finely chopped Blue Diamond Honey Roasted Almonds

Prep Time:
15 Minutes: Difficulty:
Easy: Serves Up To:
8 Servings

Nutrition Information

Calories	100
Total Fat	14g

Total Carbohydrates	33g

Cholesterol	0mg
Sodium	10g

Potassium	660mg
Dietary Fiber	13g
Sugars	13g

Protein	10g

Ingredients

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1 cup lightly packed dates (preferably Medjool dates*)
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1/4 cup very hot water
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1 1/4 cups scooped and lightly packed Blue Diamond Almond Flour, Finely Sifted
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2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
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1/2 teaspoon almond extract
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Coatings:

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Unsweetened cocoa powder
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Finely chopped Blue Diamond Honey Roasted Almonds

*Any variety of dates will work, but Medjool dates have the softest texture
and caramel like flavor. They require a bit less liquid to soften than other
dates.

Directions

Step 1 complete
Place dates and water in the bowl of a food processor. Process to make a
coarse paste, scraping down sides as necessary.
Step 2 complete
Add almond flour, cocoa powder and extracts and process until fairly smooth, stirring as needed. (If mixture is too thick, transfer to a bowl and continue to mix with your hands.)
Step 3 complete
Remove to a medium bowl and cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Step 4 complete
Roll into 3/4-inch balls and roll or dip in desired coating. Store tightly covered in the refrigerator.