Snowball Truffles
by Dawn Blatner, RD CSSD LDN
Servings: 14 (1 truffle Per Serving)
| Nutrition Facts |
| Serving Size 1 truffle |
| | | | |
| Amount per serving |
| Calories 70 | Calories from Fat 23 |
| % Daily Value* |
| Total Fat 2.5g | 3% |
| | Saturated Fat 2g | 12% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 13g | 4% |
| | Dietary Fiber 2g | 8% |
| | Sugars 10g | |
| Protein 1g | 2% |
| |
| Vitamin A | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0% |
| Calcium | 2% |
| Iron | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. |
These dairy-free truffles taste great without added fat and sugar. Give as a holiday gift to family, friends or coworkers.
Ingredients
12 medjool dates, pitted
2 tablespoons water
4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup puffed brown rice
½ cup shredded unsweetened dried coconut
Directions
- In food processor or blender puree dates and water until a sticky paste/ball forms. Pulse in cocoa powder until solid dough forms. Stir in puffed brown rice.
- With small scoop, form mixture into 14 tablespoon-sized balls.
- Roll each ball into coconut to lightly coat.
- Refrigerate for 30 to 60 minutes to set.
Cooking Tip
You can store refrigerated balls in an airtight container for up to two weeks.