truffles

Name: Truffles
Prep time: 4 h 20 min
Yield: 30
Cuisine: UK/Ireland
Ingredients: 375 gram(s) pitted dates; 1 tablespoon(s) maple syrup; 5 tablespoon(s) coconut oil; 90 gram(s) ground almonds; 1 - orange (zest & juice); 1 tablespoon(s) cacao; - optional toppings: sea buckthorn powder, blueberry powder, ground almonds, sesame seeds

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Shy Strawberry

London

Updated on Sep 25, 2017

It’s almost Mother’s Day and we can’t think of a better way to celebrate with your mum than by making her this delicious and nutritious box of loveliness. There’s no better way of showing someone you care than putting the time in to make them something and this delightful chocolate box not only looks fantastic – it tastes it too. We’ve topped ours with: sea buckthorn powder, blueberry powder, ground almonds and sesame seeds but the possibilities here are endless, you could use any type of nuts, seeds, cacao powder, coconut…….

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prep time 4 Hr 20 Min

cook time

method No-Cook or Other

yield 30 truffles

Ingredients

375 grams pitted dates
1 tablespoon maple syrup
5 tablespoons coconut oil
90 grams ground almonds
1 - orange (zest & juice)
1 tablespoon cacao
- optional toppings: sea buckthorn powder, blueberry powder, ground almonds, sesame seeds

How To Make truffles

Step 1

Soak the dates in water and leave for at least 4 hours.

Step 2

Drain the dates, then add to a food processor along with the rest of the truffle ingredients. Pulse until well combined, thick and smooth.
Step 3

Divide into balls, then roll in your choice of toppings.
Step 4

Add to small cake cases and place in a box.
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