What a better way to satisfy your sweet tooth on a Saturday night (when it really is too late to go get anything decently healthy at a grocery store) than to make your own truffles? Its super easy, and even easier if you have a high speed blender such as a Vitamix or Blendtec.
For this recipe I used:
1 cup of walnuts (if you have the time and patience to soak them for 8 hours in water, that’s even better)
4 pitted dates
1/3 cup Almond/Cashew nut milk (I made my own before from soaked almonds, but you can definitely use store bought or even soymilk)
2 tbsp raw cocoa powder
1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
1 tbsp honey or agave nectar
In a high speed blender, combine walnuts, dates and the almond/cashew milk until a thick mousse forms. Add the cocoa, vanilla and honey and blend again! Watch the consistency and make sure its a very thick but airy and creamy mousse.
With a tablespoon scoop out the mousse and roll in cocoa powder. Then use your palms to form balls and pop them in the freezer. Its better if you leave them overnight (but if you have a chocolate craving then they should be good enough to eat in 1 hour or so).
Makes about 12 (depends on the size of the truffle you want to roll).
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