[Foodie Friday Recipe] Chocolate Hazelnut Truffles

These delicious Chocolate Hazelnut Truffles make a decadent holiday treat & are perfect for homemade gift exchanges!

Indulge in a sweet treat that’s both decadent and wholesome with these Chocolate Hazelnut Truffles! Perfectly bite-sized and packed with rich, nutty flavor, these truffles will satisfy your chocolate cravings without any refined sugar.

Sweetened naturally with Medjool dates and a hint of maple syrup, they’re a simple, no-bake snack that’s as nourishing as it is irresistible!

Whether you’re treating yourself after a long day or looking for an elegant homemade gift, these truffles are sure to impress.

Chocolate Hazelnut Truffles Recipe

Prep time: 25 minutes
Yield: 15-18 truffles

Ingredients:

• ½ c. raw hazelnuts
• 12 Medjool dates, pitted
• 2 TB. cocoa powder, unsweetened
• 2 TB. coconut flour
• 1 TB. coconut oil, melted
• 1½ TB. pure maple syrup
• 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
• ¼ tsp. coarse salt

Optional Coatings:

• ¼ c. hazelnuts or almonds, ground
• ¼ c. coconut flakes, finely shredded
• 2 TB unsweetened cocoa powder + ¼ tsp. each cayenne pepper and coarse salt

Directions:

1. Place pitted dates in a small bowl filled with warm water. Set aside to soak for 10-15 minutes.
2. Line a rimmed baking sheet with wax paper and set aside. Pour each selected coating, if using, onto a separate shallow, rimmed plate and set aside.
3. Add hazelnuts to a food processor and process until finely ground.
4. Remove the softened dates from bowl and drain off any excess water (save a little of the water to use as noted below). Add dates and cocoa powder to food processor and blend until smooth, approximately 3-4 minutes. Scrape the sides, as necessary, to ensure mixture is thoroughly combined.

   Tip: Add a few drops of reserved date water at a time, if necessary, to achieve a smooth consistency, but be careful not to add too much.

5. Add coconut flour, coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt to the mixture and process until combined.
6. Remove the dough from the food processor and divide into 15-18 equal-sized portions. Roll each section of dough into a ball before rolling in your selected coatings.
7. Once coated, place on prepared baking tray and place in the refrigerator to chill for several minutes to several hours before serving. Enjoy!