coconut-date-truffle-bites

By á-48458

Calories: 69
Fat: 4.1g
Saturated fat: 1.8g

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup roasted, salted almonds
• 30 whole pitted dates
• 1/2 cup flaked unsweetened coconut
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

1. Place almonds in a food processor; process until finely ground. Add dates; process until finely ground. Add coconut and next 3 ingredients (through salt); pulse until combined.
2. Scoop about 2 teaspoons cocoa mixture with a spoon, and roll into a ball. Repeat the procedure with remaining cocoa mixture. Place the truffles on a platter lined with parchment paper; refrigerate 1 hour.
3. Place chocolate in a medium microwave-safe bowl; microwave at HIGH 1 minute and 20 seconds or until melted, stirring every 20 seconds. Add truffles, stirring gently to coat. Return truffles to platter until the chocolate sets.