Date Walnut Cocoa Treats (Printable)

Rich bites combining toasted walnuts, Medjool dates, and cocoa powder for a naturally sweet treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Nuts & Dried Fruit

01 - 1 cup walnuts
02 - 1 cup pitted Medjool dates (about 10–12 large dates)

→ Flavorings

03 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
04 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

→ Coating

05 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Preheat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add walnuts and toast for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant. Remove and cool.
02 - Place toasted walnuts in a food processor and pulse until finely ground.
03 - Add pitted dates, vanilla extract, and sea salt to ground walnuts. Process until a sticky dough forms and begins to hold together.
04 - Scoop approximately 1 tablespoon of mixture and roll into balls with your hands.
05 - Place cocoa powder in a shallow bowl. Roll each truffle in the cocoa powder until evenly coated.
06 - Refrigerate the truffles for at least 20 minutes to firm before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Only 20 minutes needed from start to finish
  • Vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free for all preferences
02 -
  • Recipe contains tree nuts (walnuts)
  • Truffles keep up to 1 week in an airtight container in the refrigerator
03 -
  • Use fresh, soft dates for the best texture and flavor
  • Toast nuts right before processing for maximum aroma
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