Easy Cocoa Date Truffles
Rich and fudgy no-bake cocoa date truffles made with wholesome ingredients for a naturally sweet treat. Perfect for quick snacks, desserts, or gifting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 16 truffles
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 2 cups soft Medjool dates, pitted (about 12 to 14 large dates)
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or almonds
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 to 2 tablespoons warm water, as needed
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (for coating)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut (for coating)
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped nuts (for coating)
Instructions
- Add pitted dates to a food processor. If dry, soak in warm water for 10 minutes and drain.
- Add oats, cocoa powder, nuts, shredded coconut, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Process until the mixture becomes sticky and clumps together. Add warm water gradually if needed.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of mixture and roll into a ball.
- Roll each truffle in cocoa powder, shredded coconut, or chopped nuts.
- Place on a tray and chill in the refrigerator for 20–30 minutes to firm up.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Soften dry dates by soaking before blending.
- Add chia seeds or flaxseed for extra nutrition.
- Enhance flavor with cinnamon, espresso powder, or orange zest.
- Swap nuts with seeds for a nut-free version.
- Store in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 2 months.
- If mixture is too sticky, chill or add oats or cocoa powder.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 truffles
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
