RECIPE BY ALINA FROM @PLANTBASEDALINA
These decadent truffles are so chocolatey and rich, but they are also guilt-free and healthier than your regular chocolate truffles. These are best served on top of your smoothie bowls and cakes, but you can also eat it as is for a delicious sweet treat.
INGREDIENTS
- CRUNCHY DATE TRUFFLES
- 1/2 cup date caramel
- 2 tbsp nut butter of choice
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- a splash of homemade cashew milk
- 3-4 tbsp peanut butter
- 1/3 cup raw buckwheat groats
- 1 cup dark chocolate, for coatring
- 1/3 cup cacao powder
METHOD
- In a high speed blender or food processor, add the date caramel, almond butter, buckwheat, vanilla, peanut butter, and milk.
- Blend the ingredients until well combined. A dough-like texture should remain.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and freeze for 30 minutes.
- Melt the dark chocolate over a double boiler.
- Coat the truffles in the melted chocolate. Allow to set on a parchment lined baking sheet for at least 30 minutes in the fridge.
- Toss the truffles in raw cacao powder before serving (optional).
- Enjoy with chocolate nice cream or ice cream of choice!
Alina | @plantbasedalina | www.plantbasedalina.com | Plant Based Alina (YouTube)
My name is Alina and I am a plant-based food and lifestyle content developer and photographer based in New York City. I am certified in Plant-Based Nutrition by the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies with a degree in Psychobiology from UCLA. Additionally, I hold a master's degree in biochemistry & molecular biology, but my passion lies in inspiring individuals to live mindfully through a holistic plant-based lifestyle.
Lots of love, always! xo
