Nutty date truffles are a sweet ‘’pick-me-up’’ treat that is naturally sweetened with dates without adding sugar. Have your little...
Nutty date truffles are a sweet ‘’pick-me-up’’ treat that is naturally sweetened with dates without adding sugar. Have your little ones help you mix or even shape the balls.
--Ingredients--
2/3 cups macadamia nuts 23 soft dates 4 tbsp. cocoa powder unsweetened 2/3 cups dried coconut plus 1 cup for decorating. 2 tsp licorice powder optional
--STEP 1--
Pit the soft dates
--STEP 2--
Blend the macadamia nuts first. Then add the dates, coconut, cacao and the licorice powder.
--STEP 3--
Blend everything until the ingredients sticks together almost like a dough. Do not blend the pastry too much give it a couple of pulses and then check the pastry if its firm enough to form the balls off.
--STEP 4--
Form the balls with your hands
--STEP 5--
Roll the balls in the desired coatings and place them on a plate
--STEP 6--
Keep the truffles in room temperature and if it is for a later serving keep them cool in the fridge.
--------- Image credit and recipe: www.superhealthykids.com