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Festive Nut & Dried Fruit Truffles

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These festive nut and dried fruit truffles are no-bake, naturally sweet treats made with wholesome ingredients like dates, nuts, coconut, and warm spices. With three flavor variations—coconut, pistachio cranberry, and date pecan—they’re perfect for holidays, gifts, or a nutritious snack.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: Makes approx. 18 truffles (about 4 servings)
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern-Inspired
  • Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

  • Coconut Truffles:
  • 1/4 cup coconut flour
  • 1/4 cup oat flour
  • 1/2 cup grated coconut
  • 1/4 cup raw honey
  • 1/4 cup coconut milk
  • 1 pinch Himalayan pink salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon lime zest (optional)
  • Extra grated coconut for coating
  • Pistachio Cranberry Truffles:
  • 1/4 cup pistachio butter
  • 2 tablespoons date molasses
  • 1/3 cup oat flour
  • 1 pinch ground cardamom (optional)
  • 1/3 cup diced dried cranberries for coating
  • Date Pecan Truffles:
  • 8 Medjool dates, pitted and diced
  • 60 g raw pecans
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch Himalayan pink salt
  • 1 tablespoon date molasses (optional)
  • Extra chopped pecans for coating

Instructions

  1. For Coconut Truffles: In a bowl, mix coconut flour, oat flour, grated coconut, honey, coconut milk, salt, and optional lime zest until a cohesive dough forms.
  2. For Pistachio Cranberry Truffles: Mix pistachio butter, date molasses, oat flour, and cardamom until smooth.
  3. For Date Pecan Truffles: Blend dates, pecans, cinnamon, salt, and optional molasses in a food processor until a sticky mixture forms.
  4. With damp hands, roll each mixture into bite-sized balls.
  5. Roll coconut truffles in grated coconut, pistachio truffles in diced cranberries, and date pecan truffles in chopped pecans.
  6. Serve immediately or chill for a firmer texture.

Notes

  • Add cocoa powder to any mixture for a chocolate twist.
  • Swap pecans or pistachios with almonds or hazelnuts.
  • Add orange zest to coconut or date truffles for brightness.
  • If a mixture is too dry, add a splash of coconut milk or date molasses.
  • Perfect for make-ahead treats or edible gifts.

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