Description
Vegan, gluten-free and no sugar added Chocolate Pomegranate Truffles are a sweet treat you can feel good about eating! Made with dates, cocoa powder and flax seed, these are a perfect way to end a meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups pitted medjool dates
- ~1 Tablespoon water
- 2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup ground flax seed
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup pomegranate arils
Optional:
- Roll in cocoa powder or finely chopped shredded coconut
Instructions
- Place pitted dates in a food processor. Blend until starts to form a ball. Add the water and pulse a few times. Add the cocoa powder, flax seed, cinnamon, vanilla and salt and process until well combined.
- Turn off and unplug the food processor. Fold in the pomegranate arils and stir until they are evenly distributed in the mixture.
- Form into 12-14 balls. If desired, roll in cocoa powder or finely shredded coconut for an outer topping/coating. Enjoy!
- Store in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 24 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg