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These date hazelnut chocolate truffles are vegan, gluten free, loaded with fiber and naturally sweetened.
I’m by no means I’m a healthy and gluten free only blogger, but whenever I could,  I like experimenting with low calorie, healthier recipes, that do not sacrifice taste and flavor. If I think something tastes funny,it  is too difficult to make and ingredients are hard to find, I just wouldn’t bother to share the recipe. These truffles take only 15 minutes to make and are perfect for a healthy snack and boost of energy! I like to have one after a workout or even on the go.
Sometimes I just want to have chocolate. But not really in the form of a chocolate bar, chocolate cake or that huge Holiday edition box of Ferrero Rocher Truffles, that I have sitting on my kitchen counter.
These truffles feature Medjool dates, raw hazelnuts, raw pecans, almond flour, natural sweetener and almond chocolate ganache. Don’t worry the ganache is made with dark chocolate and almond milk.
I’ve been in love with the natural sweet taste of Medjool dates and have some recipe ideas to share on the blog in the future. But first thing first – let me share this simple date hazelnut chocolate truffles recipe.
You can chop the nuts by hand, but using a good food processor would make it much easier. I recommend that you soak dates in hot water for 10 minutes, so they get soft and sticky. This way truffle balls can easily be formed. I get my Medjool dates at Costco and they are The Sun Date brand.
For the chocolate ganache, I just used chopped  dark chocolate (70 % cocoa) and almond milk.
If you’d like to skip the chocolate coating, you can coat them with chocolate sprinkles, coconut flakes of cocoa powder, or even eat them plain.
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Date Hazelnut Chocolate Truffles
Ingredients
Date Truffles
- 9-10 Medjool dates, , pitted
- 1/2 cup raw hazelnuts
- 1/2 cup raw pecans
- 1 tbsp coconut oil melted
- 1 tsp maple syrup, (can add more if you'd like them sweeter)
- pinch of sea salt
- 1 cup almond meal
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, (optional)
Chocolate almond ganache
- 3 oz (85 gr) dark chocolate
- 3 oz (90 ml) almond milk
Instructions
Date Hazelnut Balls:
- Soak dates in hot water for 10 minutes. Drain water.
- Chop nuts in a food processor, then add almond meal and pulse a few times. Add salt, vanilla, coconut oil, maple syrup and dates and pulse until sticky dough forms.
- Remove dough and place in a bowl. Add extra sweetener if necessary.
- Roll sought with your hands into small balls. (Can use a cookie scoop or 1 tbsp measuring spoon to get balls with the same size).
Chocolate Ganache:
- Bring almond milk to a boil over medium to high heat. Remove form heat. Chop dark chocolate and place in a bowl. Pour hot milk and stir well, until ganache gets smooth.
- Let ganache cool to room temperature. Swirl each ball in ganache, then set over a bakining sheet lined with Silpat or parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for at least 45 minutes before consuming, for a more candy-like experience.
- I prefer to keep them in air tight container in the fridge.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Beautiful truffles Mira. My daughter and I are suckers for truffles. On the to do list for this weekend.
Thanks Kathy, I hope you guys like these 🙂
Oh my – truffles? You’re speaking to secret sweet tooth! And these are healthy? FANTASTIC! We have a ton of dates from a trip to Abu Dabi – this will be a wonderful and creative way to use them!
Wow sounds great! Enjoy the dates you got Kathleen 🙂
These truffles look amazing,Mira! Love adding healthy spins to desserts – that means I can have more right? 🙂 I can’t wait to try these – pinning!
Thanks for pinning Kelly!
These looks so good, who could resist anything with chocolate 😀 I love experimenting too, so well done on this yummy recipe.
Glad you like them Shannon!
Oh I love this!! These would make great gifts for the holidays!
What a great idea Annie!
These look wonderful! They look so decadent and I love that they are healthy. I imagine they really hit the spot! I cannot wait to try these this week! I have all the ingredients in my cupboard 🙂 Pinned!
I hope you like them Ceara!
These truffles look delicious! Turning them healthy means I don’t have to feel guilty for eating to many. 😉
Thanks Tina! I agree 🙂
Dates are so perfect for adding sweetness to desserts, it just blows my mind. They are so yummy! Your truffles are loaded with healthy ingredients but still so decadent, love that combo!
Thanks Meggan!!!
Oh my goodness, Mira! I heart dates and chocolate, and have used cocoa in my date brownies, but I would have never thought to actually dip the little bite into melted chocolate! Doah! And then you went further and put hazelnuts in there! Some of my favorite ingredients are in this recipe! Lovely and crave worthy recipe, Mira! I agree with Annie, these would make great gifts! Thank you!
Thanks a lotTraci! I also love the chocolate hazelnut combination!
I have a whole bag of almond flour and wasn’t sure what to use it in. I haven’t experimented much with gluten free baking, but have been wanting to. I think these truffles would be a good place to start! Have a great day, Mira!
I hope you like them Heather. I’ve also been mixing in some oat and regular all purpose flour in muffins and sweet breads, it adds extra fiber.