March 13, 2013

Food: Coconut & Peanut Butter Date Truffles

Hey guys! Its Teann from Teann Ingram Photography. Do you ever have days where you need a pick-me-up snack? Those mid afternoon yawns are such a drag. Most turn to coffee or pop to awaken the mind but I find I feel way better when I eat something instead. These Date Truffles are just the snack to keep your mind going till the end of the work day! 

They are super easy to make and you can add any type of flavoring you want, plus they are all natural and made without sugar and with only a few ingredients :) Below are the recipes for Coconut Date Truffles and Peanut Butter Date Truffles. If you're not a date person, not to worry, all you taste is the goodness of coconut and peanut butter. Yum!




Coconut Truffles - (Makes about 6)
2 cup of dates, pitted
1/4 cup of Almonds, roughly chopped
1/4 cup coconut oil
1 1/2 shredded coconut, unsweetened
1. Start by quickly going through the dates making sure there are no pits left. Even if you buy them already pitted, there are sometimes pieces of the pit hiding. This quick step will save your food processor blade :)

2. Place the dates into the food processor and process until the dates form a large ball. Tear the dates into smaller pieces and add the coconut oil, shredded coconut and almonds. Pulse until combined. You can also use your hands to knead the coconut oil, coconut and almonds together with the dates.
3. Here you can either form truffles or bars. Whichever you prefer :)

Peanut Butter Truffles - (Makes about 6)
2 cup of dates, pitted
1/4 cup of almonds, roughly chopped
1/2 cup natural peanut butter, crunchy
1. Start by quickly going through the dates making sure there are no pits left. Even if you buy them already pitted, there are sometimes pieces of the pit hiding. This quick step will save your food processor blade :)

2. Place the dates into the food processor and process until the dates form a large ball. Tear the dates into small pieces and add the peanut butter and almonds. Pulse until combined. You can also use your hands to knead the peanut butter and almonds together with the dates.

3. Here you can either form truffles or bars. Whichever you prefer :)



-post by teann ingram




14 comments:

  1. Yum!!! These would be such a great dessert for a dinner party! I have to try them!

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  2. Yum! I switched to a paleo diet at te start of this year and have been looking for paleo snacks to satisfy my sweet tooth. I'll definitely try these! Thanks for sharing!

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  3. @miranda: i have a friend who did the same...she loves it.

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  4. I'm definitely trying out the coconut ones!

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  5. Oh no.. Now I have to make these ;)
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  6. Oh my goodness, they look absolutely delicious! I think I might give the peanut butter ones a go this weekend - thanks for the recipe!

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  8. Oh my gosh! That looks so Delicious!

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  9. Lovely idea, I'd rather make my own snacks so I know exactly what I'm eating!...they look delicious...xv

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  10. These look delicious! Thanks!
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  11. I have to make those peanut butter truffles! Perfect for home parties!

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  12. They tasted really yummie i had prepared once before...
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  13. I used to prepare it at my home..They taste really sweet

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