Dark Chocolate Date Truffles

These delicious no-bake Dark Chocolate Date Truffles are the best combination of a healthy and tasty dessert. They’re ready in 30 minutes and perfect as a versatile and nutritious addition to a plant-based diet!

Craving something sweet but want to keep it wholesome? These Dark Chocolate Date Truffles are the perfect solution!

Made with just a few simple, nutrient-packed ingredients like rich dark chocolate and naturally sweet dates, these truffles are a deliciously indulgent treat without any refined sugars.

Whether you’re looking for a healthier dessert or a quick energy boost, these truffles are the perfect balance of rich, velvety chocolate and the natural sweetness of dates.
Plus, they’re super easy to make and perfect for gift-giving or a special treat for yourself.

Why you’ll love these Dark Chocolate Date Truffles

• Vegan and gluten-free. This recipe is the best vegan and gluten-free snack for those with food intolerance or who follow a specific diet.
• Beginner-friendly. You don’t need to be a pro to make these dark chocolate date truffles.
• Fuss-free and easy to make. These dark chocolate date truffles will save you from all the fuss in the kitchen, as you’ll only need two bowls and a food processor.
• Healthy and delicious. Have you ever heard that dates and dark chocolate are packed with health benefits? You can enjoy a delicious snack while nourishing your body with wholesome ingredients!

Ingredients

• Dates. For this recipe, I used Tunisian Khouat Alig dates. Substitute them with Medjool or Deglet Noor dates. Remember to use pitted dates to save time.
• Almonds. Raw and unsalted almonds work so great in this recipe. Avoid salted almonds, as they can alter the taste of the date truffles.
• Dark chocolate. For this recipe, make sure to use dark chocolate. The combination of dark chocolate and dates is the game-changer you seek!
• Hazelnuts. Ground-roasted hazelnuts are the perfect addition to these dark chocolate date truffles. They will add crunchiness and make your rocher taste way better!
• Salt. A pinch.
• Canola oil. Can sub with sunflower or olive oil.
• Vanilla extract for more flavors.

How to make these Dark Chocolate Date Truffles

S T E P 1

Add the dates, almonds, vanilla extract, warm water, and salt to a food processor. Pulse until you reach a sticky dough. When pressing it with your fingers, the dough should be sticky enough to stick together.

T I P S ︱If the dough is still not clingy enough, add another tablespoon of warm water and pulse again.

S T E P 2

Take a teaspoon of your dough, and roll it into even balls with your hands. Place the date truffles in the fridge for 15 Minutes to set.

S T E P 3

Start preparing your chocolate dip. Fill a small saucepan with water and place a heatproof bowl on top of it.
Cut or break the dark chocolate into small pieces, then add the pieces to the bowl. Let them melt and stir regularly.

T I P S︱If you prefer melting your dark chocolate in the microwave, cut or break it into small pieces and put them in a microwave-safe bowl.
Microwave for 30 seconds, stir, and microwave it again for another 30 seconds or until the chocolate is completely melted.

S T E P 4

Add the ground-roasted hazelnuts, canola oil, and vanilla extract to the melted chocolate and gently fold.

S T E P 5

Take the truffles from the fridge and dip them into your melted chocolate.
Then, sprinkle the top with the ground-roasted hazelnuts and set aside.

T I P S︱You can help yourself with a chopstick or fork to avoid melting your fingers into the chocolate. Insert the chopstick into the date truffle, dip it into the melted dark chocolate, then sprinkle it with hazelnuts, rotating it to cover it evenly.

S T E P 6

Place the dark chocolate date truffles in the fridge for 15 minutes to set, and then serve!

How to store

Store these chocolate date truffles in an airtight container in the fridge to maintain freshness and texture for up to one week.

I do not recommend storing these dark chocolate date truffles in the freezer as they can accumulate moisture and lose their aroma.

Add-in ideas

This recipe is versatile. Add in your favorite nuts or chocolate spread to these dark chocolate date truffles.

Some add-in ideas could be:

• whole hazelnuts
• pecan
• Nutella
• cashew

However, remember that the texture and taste may change based on the ingredients you add.

5 Tips for making these Dark Chocolate Date Truffles

➊ Use pitted dates to make this recipe. You will save yourself a lot of time!
➋ Do not add too much water before pulsing. Adding it will make your dough too runny, affecting its texture and taste.
➌ Use high-quality dark chocolate to make it tastier.
➍ If you do not have ground hazelnuts, make them by adding whole ones to a food processor and blending them until you reach the perfect texture.
➎ Let your dates set in the fridge for 30-40 minutes before dipping them in the dark chocolate dip. This way, they will be hard enough to avoid making the dipping process difficult.

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