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Carob Truffles

These melt in your mouth Carob Truffles are only made with 4 ingredients. They are the perfect alternative to chocolate truffles that will keep you going back for more.
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Course: Appetizer, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Carob truffles
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 158kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dates pitted and soaked for one hour
  • 1 cup walnuts soaked for one hour
  • 2 tablespoons carob powder or cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup optional

Instructions

  • Process dates and walnuts in a food processor until they are crumbly and start sticking together. Add carob powder and maple syrup, and process until the mixture clumps together.
  • Transfer the mixture to a bowl. Form into balls, then roll into the topping of your choice. Place on a parchment paper-lined cookie sheet, and refrigerate until they are firm to the touch.

Nutrition

Calories: 158kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 203mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg