Description
Soft, naturally sweet chocolate truffles made with banana and dates, coated in crunchy nuts for a simple no-bake treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pitted dates
- 1 medium ripe banana, mashed
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Prepare your food processor and a tray for setting the truffles.
- Combine Ingredients: Add dates, mashed banana, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and half of the chopped nuts into the food processor.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Blend until the mixture becomes smooth and sticky.
- Assemble the Dish: Scoop small portions and roll into balls using your hands.
- Cook to Perfection: Roll each truffle in the remaining chopped nuts to coat evenly.
- Finishing Touches: Place the truffles on a tray and chill for 15 minutes to firm up.
- Serve and Enjoy: Enjoy immediately or store for later.
Notes
- Use very ripe banana for better sweetness and texture
- If dates are dry, soak them briefly in warm water
- Chill longer if you prefer firmer truffles
- Roll with slightly damp hands to prevent sticking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chocolate banana date truffles, no bake truffles, healthy chocolate snack, date truffles, banana chocolate bites