Description
Indulge your senses with these delightful Orange Chocolate Truffles, a perfect blend of rich chocolate and zesty orange. These no-bake truffles are not only easy to make but also offer a sophisticated flavor that will impress any guest. Made primarily from wholesome ingredients like almonds and medjool dates, they provide a guilt-free dessert option packed with nutrients. Customize them with your choice of coating, whether it be cocoa powder or shredded coconut, for an extra touch of flavor. Ideal for parties, holiday gatherings, or as a sweet treat at home, these Orange Chocolate Truffles are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almonds
- 18 pitted medjool dates (approximately 2 heaping cups)
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 5 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 heaping teaspoon orange zest
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3–4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa or shredded coconut (for coating)
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the almonds, medjool dates, cocoa powder, orange juice, orange zest, and salt. Blend until smooth and the mixture forms a cohesive ball.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread cocoa powder or coconut on a plate for rolling.
- Scoop out about one tablespoon of the chilled mixture and roll it into a ball. Coat in cocoa powder or coconut before placing it on the lined sheet.
- Once all truffles are formed and coated, refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (15g)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg