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Chocolate Fig Truffles

Healthy chocolate truffles made with figs, dates and almonds.  These make an amazing healthy snack when you need a bite of chocolate.  Great for kids and adults alike!
Course Dessert, Snack
Prep Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup almonds
  • 1/2 cup dates
  • 1/2 cup dried figs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • Pinch sea salt
  • 2-3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder or raw cacao for an added boost of antioxidants
  • 1-2 tablespoons water if the mixture is too dry

Instructions

  • Blend the almonds till they become a fairly fine meal - but not quite till they turn into butter.  Remove from your food processor and add the dates and figs.  Blend till there are no large chunks of fruit left.
  • Add all the other ingredients to the food processor including the previously ground almonds and blend.  Before it forms a dough stop the processor and taste a little and add more cocoa if desired, then continue to blend till a dough forms. 
  • Scoop and roll into balls, press into cookie cutters for fun shapes, or press into a loaf pan and slice into bars.  You can also press whole or roughly chopped almonds into them for a change of texture or roll them in cocoa powder to cut the sweetness.  
  • These can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature but we prefer to eat them straight from the fridge.