After I made my Raw Sugar Cookie Dough into truffles, I was inspired to make another raw truffle…only this time topped with chocolate! The main flavors in these truffles are peanut, coconut, and chocolate…they’re kind-of like a cross between a Zagnut (a peanut butter/coconut candy bar) and a Clark Bar (a chocolate-covered peanut butter candy bar). With a combo like that, you really can’t go wrong.
For a little more texture, next time I make these I’m going to toast the coconut on top and maybe add some coarsely chopped peanuts right before rolling the truffles. Also, for a bit more decadence, feel free to fully drench them in chocolate instead of just dipping the tops if you prefer.
Raw Coco-Nutty Truffles
(Yield: 8-10 truffles)
4 dates, pitted and coarsely chopped
1/3 c natural peanut butter (such as Smucker’s)
2 TB honey
6 TB coconut flour
1/3 c (2 oz) semisweet or dark chocolate chips
1 TB unsweetened, dried, shredded coconut
In a food processor, process the dates until pureed (they will form a paste). Add peanut butter and honey and process until combined, then pulse in coconut flour until incorporated. Transfer dough to a medium bowl (the dough will be crumbly). Use a 1 tablespoon measure to scoop out the dough, lightly packing dough into the tablespoon measure. Roll the measured dough into balls, pressing tightly with your hands so the crumbly dough comes together. Refrigerate truffles for 2 hours.
Melt chocolate in the microwave or a double boiler. Dip the tops of the truffles in melted chocolate and sprinkle immediately with coconut. Let the chocolate harden before serving.
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Rosa says
April 6, 2011 at 7:53 amFabulous! I really love those. I bet you can’t stop with one…
Cheers,
Rosa
Bizzy says
April 6, 2011 at 8:03 amWhat a wonderful treat, this is? I am afraid, I would be guilty of eating them all up, at one sitting.
aipi says
April 6, 2011 at 9:26 amI am sooo going to make this- truly fantastic!!
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Steve @ HPD says
April 6, 2011 at 9:31 amdang it! all out of dates!
LeQuan says
April 6, 2011 at 10:07 amYes, drench for me please. Totally drenched in chocolate are ears to my music :-D. These look very tempting and yummy, Faith. I say tempting because I’m allergic to peanuts so I know I need to stay away. Another lovely recipe, my friend.
Heidi @ Food Doodles says
April 6, 2011 at 10:20 amI love things like this. Thank you for the recipe :D
Swathi says
April 6, 2011 at 11:09 amThis raw dessert sounds awesome.It is calling my name.
Lisa says
April 6, 2011 at 12:33 pmThese look amazing!
nancy at good food matters says
April 6, 2011 at 1:20 pmHi Faith, Since my recent trip to Costa Rica, I have had coconut (and other fruits of the tropics!) on my mind, and palate! these look delish–and I like how you used dates as a binder—very clever, and healthy!
Angie's Recipes says
April 6, 2011 at 11:23 pmThose are delicious and addictive!
Krista says
April 7, 2011 at 11:17 amThese sound so good, Faith! I just wish my blender enjoyed sticky food like dates!
Lazaro says
April 7, 2011 at 12:02 pmFaith,
Love the truffles. Great flavor profile and awesome execution. Would need about 2 dozen to go.
Bravo
Tanvi@SinfullySpicy says
April 7, 2011 at 12:42 pmThese looks so yummy! I love truffles because of the ease of making them.
Veronica says
April 7, 2011 at 7:19 pmI am so making these b/c I just so happen to have all the ingredients, even the coconut flour. YES!! Thank you!
Diane says
April 8, 2011 at 1:48 amThey look fantastic but I hate peanut butter :-( DCiane
Anna Johnston says
April 8, 2011 at 2:10 amWhoa there…. I don’t think I could stop at one with these little babies either :)
Emily Z says
April 8, 2011 at 9:28 amI am with the commenters who say they couldn’t stop at one. YUM! They look soooo good! I haven’t heard from you in a while, Faith! I hope you are doing well!
Magic of Spice says
April 8, 2011 at 10:54 amThose would be so addictive :)
Nicole, RD says
April 8, 2011 at 1:56 pmThose look so good! I’ve never had a Zagnut but I hear they’re the best!
grace says
April 8, 2011 at 4:03 pmthis has coconut, chocolate, and peanut butter, therefore, i love it.
Sanjeeta kk says
April 9, 2011 at 10:55 amHave made dates Truffles recently for a friend and yet to post the recipe. Peanut butter is a good addition. Will try this way next time.
Betty @ scrambled hen fruit says
April 9, 2011 at 3:05 pmZagnut is my all time favorite candy bar- These are seriously tempting! :)
emma says
April 9, 2011 at 4:59 pmYour truffles look beautiful. I love your photos :-)
Lu @ Done Dieting says
April 9, 2011 at 5:52 pmI’d like to have some of those right now. It would make me happier than shopping for new dresses. Yum!
kim says
April 10, 2011 at 3:29 pmHey, these are all healthy ingredients. Don’t mind if I grab another one. :)
FOODESSA says
April 13, 2011 at 5:06 amA raw truffle with these ingredients would certainly convince me to let go my chocolate truffle for a few bites for sure. Well done Faith ;o)
Ciao for now,
Claudia
Beth says
April 22, 2011 at 7:38 amI love LOVE the addition of coconut to these – they look so delicious!