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A plate of Healthy Chocolate Peppermint Truffles dusted with dark cocoa powder on a festive table
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Healthy Chocolate Peppermint Truffles

Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 85kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pitted Medjool dates (packed)
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon wate r
  • 2 tablespoons extra cocoa powder for coating

Instructions

  • Place pitted Medjool dates in a food processor and pulse until a thick paste forms.
  • Add almond flour, cocoa powder, peppermint extract, and sea salt to the processor.
  • Process until the mixture forms a cohesive dough that holds together when pinched.
  • If the mixture is too dry, add water one teaspoon at a time while processing until desired consistency is reached.
  • Scoop 1 tablespoon of dough and roll between palms to form a uniform sphere.
  • Repeat for the remaining dough to create 12 truffles.
  • Roll each sphere in the extra cocoa powder until evenly coated.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to set before serving.