Almond Date & Chocolate Truffles

Almond Date and Chocolate Truffles | Healthy And Easy Sweet Snacks For Kids | Gluten Free 

Every mom wants to make her kids happy. But most of our children loves tasting something sweet, isn’t it?
The problem here is a lot of sweeties are not good for our children’s health. So, we ask ourselves many times this interesting question: Is there an easy and healthy Sweet Snack for kids and children?

The good news is: Yes! And today’s article is about Almond Date and Chocolate Truffles it’s an easy and healthy Sweet Snack for kids and children.

You don’t have to deny your children’s cravings for sweets to live a healthy lifestyle. Just commit to changing the way you “do” sweet and it won’t be dangerous for your kid’s health.

This Almond Date & Chocolate Truffles will change the way you look to sweet snacks.

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. 

One of the best parts that you’ll absolutely love about these almond chocolate truffles is that they are super easy to make and can be prepared in just a few minutes without fancy equipment. Simply blend all the ingredients in a food processor until you have a sticky dough, roll into balls, and coat with cacao powder.

I usually use raw almonds, but you can use any nuts you prefer, including pecans, cashews, walnuts, pistachios, or any combination you choose.

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 always use Medjool dates because they are large, soft, juicy dates with a caramel flavor. If they are not available, any other type of date will work, just soak them in warm water for 15/20 minutes to make them extra soft and sticky. And when rolling the balls, work with slightly damp hands to prevent the mixture from sticking to your fingers!

As an alternative to rolling them in cacao powder, you could try coating them with roasted sesame seeds, licorice powder, shredded coconut, unsweetened cocoa powder, chopped nuts, freeze-dried raspberry powder, hemp seeds, matcha green tea powder, or leave them plain. For a little extra indulgence, I love dipping these truffles in melted dark chocolate.

The flavoring extract is just as versatile. Almond, orange, coffee, peppermint, or even rum are great options!

That’s what makes this recipe so fun, you can mix and match flavors and coatings.

Store the almond chocolate truffles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. They are best served at room temperature.

So,let’s Recap:

What You Need to Make Almond Date and Chocolate Truffles?

• 2 cups (340 grams) Medjool dates (about 17) pits removed
• 1/2 cup (80 grams) raw almonds
• 1/4 cup (25 grams) cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa powder plus extra for rolling
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

How to Make Almond Date and Chocolate Truffles?

1. Place all the ingredients in a food processor and process for 2-3 minutes, or until a sticky dough ball forms. 
2. Roll 2 teaspoons of the mixture into balls and roll in the extra cacao to coat.
3.  Store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer

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