Chocolate, date and fig truffles

Try these low cost, vegan and dairy free chocolate, date and fig truffles - the perfect edible gift for family and friends

Serves: 30

Time to make: 20 mins , plus 30 mins soaking

Ingredients

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150g dates, pitted
¼ cup hot water
150g dried figs, stems discarded, quartered
¼ cup toasted pumpkin seeds
½ cup toasted pecans
½ cup almond meal
¼ cup cocoa powder, plus 1 tablespoon extra, for rolling
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

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Instructions

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1 Soak dates in water for 30 minutes. Reserve water.

2 In a food processor, blend or process dates, figs, pumpkin seeds, pecans, almond meal, cocoa and vanilla until almost smooth and combined. If mixture is too dry, add a little of the date water and blend further.

3 Roll rounded teaspoons of mixture into 30 balls, then roll in extra cocoa. Store truffles in the fridge in an airtight container.

Variations

You can omit the extra cocoa for rolling if you prefer, or try rolling truffles in desiccated coconut.

Make it gluten free: Check cocoa powder is gluten free.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 69 cal

Kilojoules 290 kJ

Protein 1 g

Total fat 3 g

Saturated fat 0 g

Carbohydrates 10 g

Sugar 7 g

Dietary fibre 2 g

Sodium 0 mg

Calcium 20 mg

Iron 0.5 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.