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Home » Type » Desserts » Candy » Maple Walnut Cheesecake Truffles {Dairy-Free; Gluten-Free; Naturally-Sweetened}

Maple Walnut Cheesecake Truffles {Dairy-Free; Gluten-Free; Naturally-Sweetened}

October 27, 2014 by Faith 21 Comments

Maple Walnut Cheesecake Truffles {Dairy-Free; Gluten-Free; Naturally-Sweetened}

With that evil temptation of a holiday coming at us this Friday, I had to take preemptive measures.

Otherwise, I knew I’d be doomed.

(Ok, maybe not doomed, but at the very least I’d come face to face on a collision course with a sugar binge and subsequent sugar high and crash. So maybe doomed is the right word, lol.)

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Anyway, if you have a hard time staying out of the candy dish on Halloween night (whether it’s thanks to a fabulous party, your kids’ loot, or the leftover pot of treats that didn’t get handed out to trick-or-treaters), I have a surprise for you. And you’re going to love me for it.

Maple Walnut Cheesecake Truffles, anyone?

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These itty bitty power-packed treats are deceiving; despite being small, they pack a serious punch of protein and whole grain. Plus they’re naturally sweetened with a touch of maple syrup, gluten-free (just be mindful of the brand of oats you buy; be sure to buy from a company who offers certified gluten-free oats because some companies process their oats on the same equipment that they use to process products containing gluten), and dairy-free.

Maple Walnut Cheesecake Truffle Ingredients

This recipe features GO Veggie! Dairy-Free Plain Cream Cheese; if you’re not familiar with this product, it’s a great dairy and lactose-free alternative to regular cream cheese. It also happens to be gluten-free, has four times more calcium than regular cream cheese with fewer calories, and has no cholesterol. It’s what puts the cheesecake in my Maple Walnut Cheesecake Truffles.

These truffles taste like maple walnut cheesecake met oatmeal cookies in a health club. And the rest was history.

So instead of having two (or you know, five because gosh it happens fast and boy are those candies small!) pieces too many of Halloween candy, reach for these truffles instead. ;)

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Maple Walnut Cheesecake Truffles {Dairy-Free; Gluten-Free; Naturally-Sweetened}
Prep time:  30 mins
Total time:  30 mins
Yield: 20 to 22 truffles
 
Ingredients
  • 1½ cups (170 g) toasted, unsalted walnuts, divided (see Note)
  • 1½ cups (120 g) old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1¼ cups (150 g) raw, unsalted cashews
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon maple extract
  • 8 oz (227 g) container GO Veggie! Dairy-Free Classic Plain Cream Cheese
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon, for dusting on top
Instructions
  1. Add the walnuts to a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped. Remove half of the nuts and reserve them for stirring into the truffles. Continue pulsing the remaining half of the nuts until they’re finely chopped; transfer them to a shallow bowl and reserve for rolling the truffles in.
  2. Add the oats, cashews, and salt to the food processor and process until powdered. Add the maple syrup, vanilla extract, maple extract, and cream cheese and process until smooth.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and stir in the coarsely chopped walnuts.
  4. Place a piece of plastic wrap directly on top of the truffle mixture and refrigerate until fully chilled, about 2 to 4 hours (overnight is fine).
  5. Use a 1½-tablespoon scoop to measure out the truffles; roll them into balls between your hands and then roll them in the finely chopped walnuts to coat. Sift the cinnamon on top.
  6. Serve chilled or store the truffles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Notes
Walnuts: If you can’t find toasted walnuts, you can toast them yourself on the stovetop or in the oven. For the stovetop method, add the nuts to a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium to medium-high heat; stirring frequently, toast until the nuts are fragrant and browned in places, about 5 to 10 minutes. For the oven method, preheat the oven to 350F and arrange the nuts in a single layer on a large baking sheet; toast until the nuts are fragrant and browned, about 10 to 15 minutes, stirring the nuts every 5 minutes. (Note that I do not add oil for either method.)
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Disclosure: I received the GO Veggie! products that I used in this recipe for free, and I also received compensation for this post. I am happy for the opportunity to share brands that I believe in with my readers, and I hope you enjoy my recipe. As always, opinions stated are my own.

Filed Under: Candy, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Vegan Tagged: Candy, Cashews, Cheesecake, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, GO Veggie!, GO Veggie! Dairy-Free Classic Plain Cream Cheese, Halloween, Healthier Candy, Homemade Candy, Lactose-Free, Maple, Naturally Sweetened, Oats, Truffles, Vegan, Walnuts

Comments

  1. Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says

    October 31, 2014 at 8:39 pm

    What a yummy little treat! SO perfect for fall!

    Reply
  2. ATasteOfMadness says

    October 29, 2014 at 8:04 pm

    Ooh, I think I would choose these over Halloween candy any day. This looks so good!

    Reply
  3. Lori @ RecipeGirl says

    October 29, 2014 at 5:10 pm

    Adding these to my must-try soon list!

    Reply
  4. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

    October 27, 2014 at 11:46 pm

    I love truffles, what a perfect treat for Halloween!

    Reply
  5. Joanne says

    October 27, 2014 at 10:14 pm

    I’ve been pretty good at resisting the candy thus far, but my resolve is waning. Time to get a batch of these made and ready to be eaten!

    Reply
  6. Jules @ WolfItDown says

    October 27, 2014 at 5:42 pm

    Simple ingredients, amazing flavours, that’s my cup of tea – yumh-mey! :D Lovely photographies as well :D x

    Reply
  7. Kristina says

    October 27, 2014 at 3:51 pm

    I love truffles, and cheesecake are some of my favorites – I will definitely have to try your recipe soon!

    Reply
  8. Jasmin says

    October 27, 2014 at 3:38 pm

    Hi Faith,
    These truffles look very nice, I really like that they are healthy as they can be…

    Reply
  9. Angie | Big Bear's Wife says

    October 27, 2014 at 3:18 pm

    I would love a box of these!

    Reply
  10. Lauren @ Healthy Delicious says

    October 27, 2014 at 1:20 pm

    GO Veggie! cream cheese is my favorite! These truffles are such a great idea, and I love the maple flavor. :)

    Reply
  11. Anne-Marie @ This Mama Cooks! On a Diet says

    October 27, 2014 at 8:55 am

    You’re making me hungry! These will come in handy during the holiday cookie exchanges, too.

    Reply
  12. Liz @ The Lemon Bowl says

    October 27, 2014 at 8:34 am

    I love all of the protein in these and I love maple + walnut together!!

    Reply
  13. Ksenia @ At the Immigrant's Table says

    October 27, 2014 at 8:30 am

    Love this GF and vegan version of cheesecake. I think I’m going to have to give it a spin next time I get my hands on vegan sour cream! I might even sneak some pumpkin puree in there…

    Reply
  14. Jenny Flake says

    October 27, 2014 at 7:36 am

    These are so much fun! Delicious!!

    Reply
  15. Erica says

    October 27, 2014 at 6:56 am

    heheh- they sound and look SO good. I’m actually planning to do my long run Friday morning to justify my indulgences on Friday night. Planning is very important ;)

    Reply
  16. Rosa says

    October 27, 2014 at 5:44 am

    Divine! This is such a great recipe.

    Cheers,

    Rosa

    Reply
  17. Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says

    October 27, 2014 at 3:46 am

    Such a yummy sweet treat. These truffles are lovely!

    Reply

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