These truffles won't win any awards for good looks, but their taste is pure chocolate and coffee. These are gluten-free with no sugar added. Recipe makes about 9 tablespoon-sized truffles; 2-3 make for a good breakfast or snack!
Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Keyword: chocolate, coffee, gluten free
Author: Beth Cato
Ingredients
1cupchopped Medjool datesabout 15 dates
1/2cupalmondsraw or roasted
1/4cupunsweetened cocoa powder
2Tablespoonsground coffee
1Tablespoonchia seeds or wheat germ or flax seeds
pinchsalt
Instructions
Combine all the ingredients in a food processor or high-powered blender. It might need to be blended in batches.
Pulse until the almonds are in very small pieces. If the mixture isn't cohesive, add a teaspoon of water and blend again. Add more water if needed. The mash should hold together when pressed but not be wet.
Use a spoon or scoop to form the mix into truffles. Makes about 9 tablespoon-sized.