California Date Chocolate Truffles
April 2, 2025
How to Make California Date Chocolate Truffles
These California Date chocolate truffles are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth in a healthier way. The dates provide natural sweetness and fiber, while the cocoa powder adds a rich, chocolatey flavor. With no added sugars and heart-healthy fats from the almond butter, they’re a treat that can be enjoyed as part of a balanced diabetes-friendly meal.
50 min prep time
8servings
1 truffle
Step-By-Step Instructions:
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Soak the pitted California Dates in warm water for 10 minutes to soften, then drain well.
Tip: Microwave for 1 minute to soften the California Dates.
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Add the California Dates to a food processor along with the cocoa powder, almond butter, butter, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Blend until the mixture is fully incorporated.
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It should look a little crumbly, but moldable if you press it. If you want more texture to hold the balls together, add 1 tsp of nut butter at a time.
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Scoop out the mixture into 2-tablespoon servings and roll into balls using your hands. A 2-tablespoon (1-ounce) cookie scoop works well here for uniform sizes.
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Optional: Coat the truffles with cocoa powder for a deeper, rich chocolate flavor.
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Place the truffles on a plate or in an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.
The California Date Commission is a proud sponsor of the American Diabetes Association® Diabetes Food Hub. Learn more about the California Date Commission.
Nutrition facts
8 Servings
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Serving Size
1 truffle
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Amount per serving
Calories
110
- % Daily value*
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Total Fat
5g
6%-
Saturated Fat
0.5g
3% -
Trans Fats
0g
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Saturated Fat
-
Cholesterol
8mg
3% -
Sodium
15mg
<1% -
Total Carbohydrate
16g
6%-
Dietary Fiber
3g
11% -
Total Sugars
13g
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Added Sugars
0g
0%
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Dietary Fiber
-
Protein
2g
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Potassium
210mg
4%