Monday, May 27, 2013

German Chocolate Truffles


It's my birthday this week.  I take after my dad though.  I don't like cake.  I don't even like it for my birthday. I'd rather have another treat.  But . . . if I had to pick my favorite kind of cake it would be German Chocolate.  Now that's a cake worth eating.  Knowing that you probably won't be surprised to find that I love these German chocolate truffles. Rich, chocolaty goodness with that perfect coconut chewiness.  You would never guess they're healthy and free of refined sugar.  I love to whip up a batch of these on a Friday night after the kids are in bed for a special treat for my husband and I to share.





German Chocolate Truffles
nourishing-bites.blogspot.com
(adapted from this recipe)

3/4 cup pitted dates
1/2 cup pecans (walnuts work too)
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
pinch of salt

1. Measure all ingredients into a food processor.  Blend until well combined, about 30 seconds.

2. Squish mixture together and and roll into bite size balls.  Store in airtight container.  I like to keep them in the fridge.

Printable recipe


-Amy

4 comments:

  1. Nice and easy! Just the way I like it. Glad to have seen these at Lamberts Lately. I hope you'll come share at my weekly party: http://www.tumbleweedcontessa.com/blog/whatd-you-do-this-weekend-17/
    I like your site. I am always looking for healthier ways with food. Best wishes for tasty dishes this week!

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  2. These look delicious! Thank you for sharing with the Clever Chicks Blog Hop this week!

    Cheers,
    Kathy Shea Mormino
    The Chicken Chick
    http://www.The-Chicken-Chick.com

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