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Fruit and Nut Truffles

by Alex
When craving something sweet, these treats come together just in time. There is no guilt here, only goodness.
Total Time
15 min
Difficulty
Easy

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Ingredients for 20 balls Servings

  • 1 cup
    raisins (or other sweet dried fruit like dates, figs)
  • 1/2 cup
    walnuts, 1/4 cup almonds, 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds (or any combination of nuts and seeds)
  • 1/4 cup
    shredded coconut
  • 2 tbsp
    cocoa
  • 2 tbsp
    vanilla
  • Optional Topping Variations:
  • 1-2 tbsp
    unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1-2 tbsp
    raw sesame seeds
  • 1-2 tbsp
    cocoa powder or raw cacao powder

Time

  • Preparation Time
    15 min
  • Cooking Time
    zero
  • Total Time
    15 min

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Method

  1. In a food processor pulse raisins, walnuts, almonds, pumpkin seeds and coconut until coarsely blended. Add in cocoa powder and vanilla. Then process continuously until mixture forms a “dough” and starts to clump together.
  2. Remove and form into 1 inch diameter balls.
  3. If desired, on a small plate sprinkle your topping of choice. Roll each ball in the topping. Place on a serving dish or chill until ready to serve.

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