These addictive sweets are shaped like truffles but they’re actually a mixture of nuts and fruits that can sometimes be better than chocolate! They have a special taste and texture that you find yourself craving again and again.
Makes 12 – 14 truffles
150 g/5oz/1 cup raw almond butter or cashew butter
115 g/4 oz/1 cup raw walnuts or cashews, coarsely chopped
70 g/2 ½ oz/1/2 cup pitted dried dates, chopped
75 ml/3 fl oz/1/3 cup maple syrup
desiccated coconut/sesame seeds/ hulled hemp seeds/cocoa for rolling
Puree the nut butter, nuts, dates and maple syrup in a food processor until smooth.
Scoop out walnut-sized chunks and roll them between your palms to make round balls. Roll them in coconut, sesame seeds or hemp seeds. Leave in the refrigerator before serving.
Variations: You can use any nuts you like such as pistachio, hemp, macadamia and adjust the sweetness to your liking by adding or reducing the amount of maple syrup.
Gluten Free ND 