Almond Date Truffles

These date truffles are dense little nuggets that give you a bit of energy and also cure a sweet tooth. The sweet dates compliment the rich cocoa powder and the crunchy almonds give just enough crunch to make you feel like you're having a real special treat. I do prefer them cold, but regardless they are great for road trips, plane flights or kids lunches etc. They're so quick and easy you don't exactly need a reason to make them. These date truffles are dense little nuggets that give you a bit of energy and also cure a sweet tooth. The sweet dates compliment the rich cocoa powder and the crunchy almonds give just enough crunch to make you feel like you're having a real special treat. I do prefer them cold, but regardless they are great for road trips, plane flights or kids lunches etc. They're so quick and easy you don't exactly need a reason to make them.

Excuse the brevity. We'll be back with the last of the summer produce I'm gripping onto after the trip. Happy weekend.

I'm not sure who to give the credit for this idea - there are versions all over the internet for these vegan/gluten free treats. Below are my measurements but cheers to the mystery person who invented this combo.

Some dates can be super dry and hard, but for this recipe, you want to try to get your hands on some that are plump and slightly glossy, with no crystalized sugar on the surface. I get really have good luck at Costco or Trader Joes. You can taste the good quality cocoa here, so while a bit pricier, I like Scharffen Berger or Valrhona.

20 Medjool dates, seeded and halved

½ tsp. vanilla extract

⅓ cup creamy almond butter

⅓ cup unsweetened shredded coconut

⅓ cup plus 1 Tbsp. natural cocoa powder

½ tsp. sea salt

1 tsp. cinnamon

⅓ cup toasted almonds, well chopped

Directions at sproutedkitchen.com

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