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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Fabulous! I really love those. I bet you can’t stop with one…
Cheers,
Rosa
What a wonderful treat, this is? I am afraid, I would be guilty of eating them all up, at one sitting.
I am sooo going to make this- truly fantastic!!
US Masala
dang it! all out of dates!
Yes, 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.
I love things like this. Thank you for the recipe :D
This raw dessert sounds awesome.It is calling my name.
These look amazing!
Hi 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!
Those are delicious and addictive!
These sound so good, Faith! I just wish my blender enjoyed sticky food like dates!
Faith,
Love the truffles. Great flavor profile and awesome execution. Would need about 2 dozen to go.
Bravo
These looks so yummy! I love truffles because of the ease of making them.
I am so making these b/c I just so happen to have all the ingredients, even the coconut flour. YES!! Thank you!
They look fantastic but I hate peanut butter :-( DCiane
Whoa there…. I don’t think I could stop at one with these little babies either :)
I 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!
Those would be so addictive :)
Those look so good! I’ve never had a Zagnut but I hear they’re the best!
this has coconut, chocolate, and peanut butter, therefore, i love it.
Have 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.
Zagnut is my all time favorite candy bar- These are seriously tempting! :)
Your truffles look beautiful. I love your photos :-)
I’d like to have some of those right now. It would make me happier than shopping for new dresses. Yum!
Hey, these are all healthy ingredients. Don’t mind if I grab another one. :)
A 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
I love LOVE the addition of coconut to these – they look so delicious!