Chocolate Truffles
Recipe originally published by Foodista.com
Ingredients
15 dried dates (pitted)
3/4 cups sliced or slivered almonds
1/2 cup pecans
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon agave nectar (or honey)
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1 cup hot water
Optional Truffle Coating: Coconut flakes, sprinkles, cocoa powder or crushed nuts
Preparation
Soak dates in hot water while you prepare the rest of the ingredients (about 5 minutes). The water should be hot to the touch, but not scalding. Process the almonds in a food processor until a coarse almond meal is formed. Add pecans and process until they are ground up into a coarse meal as well. Drain the dates.
My Personal Take on This Recipe
Chocolate lover? Who isn't. You may think truffles are difficult, but you'll be pleasantly surprised at how easy it is to do yourself. Try this recipe and you'll be winning at the dessert game. I PROMISE!