Vegan Truffles - Toasted Coconut

Recipesfull introduces to you: Good Times, Good Food. (Vegan Truffles - Toasted Coconut). Vegan truffles with a Medjool date base, almonds, and coconut. Truffles can be eaten right away but are best when allowed to set in the fridge. Store up to 3 days.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Additional: 1hr

Total: 1hr30 mins

Servings: 12

Yield: 12 servings

Vegan Truffles - Toasted Coconut

Ingredients

1 ¼ cups shredded unsweetened coconut

or to taste

divided

2 cups pitted Medjool dates

1 cup raw almonds

2 ¼ cups raw cocoa powder

½ cup cocoa nibs

½ cup agave nectar

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 teaspoon salt

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Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread coconut out on a baking sheet. Line a separate baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Bake coconut in the preheated oven stirring occasionally until golden and toasted about 7 minutes.

Step 3

Blend dates and almonds together in a food processor until smooth; add cocoa powder and process until completely incorporated. Transfer date mixture to a bowl.

Step 4

Fold 1 cup toasted coconut cocoa nibs agave nectar vanilla extract and salt into date mixture until truffle dough is evenly mixed. Roll dough into tablespoon-size balls.

Step 5

Pour remaining toasted coconut into a shallow bowl. Roll truffle balls in toasted coconut to coat; place coated truffles on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate truffles until hardened about 1 hour.

Nutritional Information

Vegan Truffles - Toasted Coconut

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 336.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 7.3g 15%

Carbohydrates: 50.1g 16%

Dietary Fiber: 13.7g 55%

Sugars: 31.2g

Fat: 17.4g 27%

Saturated Fat: 8.4g 42%

Vitamin A Iu: 4.1IU

Niacin Equivalents: 2.6mg 20%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 7%

Vitamin C: 0.3mg

Folate: 15.1mcg 4%

Calcium: 64.3mg 6%

Iron: 3.4mg 19%

Magnesium: 134.6mg 48%

Potassium: 580.2mg 16%

Sodium: 209.4mg 8%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 7%

Calories From Fat: 157

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.