"These are one of my favs to make & truly so easy!! if you’re a chocolate & coffee lover, you need these in your life (and we should totally be BFFs 👯♀️) these would also make a FAB valentine’s day treat for someone (or to just keep for yourself 😉)"
Chocolate Espresso Truffles
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These easy dark chocolate espresso truffles are naturally sweetened with dates for a healthy take on a Valentine's Day treat.
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For the Espresso Truffle
ingredients
- 1/2 cup raw walnuts, soaked in water at least 4-6 hours or overnight
- 1 cup pitted dates, soaked in water at least 4-6 hours or overnight
- 1/4 cup raw cacao powder
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon ground coffee
- Pinch of sea salt
For the Chocolate Coffee Coating
ingredients
- 1 bar dark chocolate, chopped
- 2 teaspoons ground coffee
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- Flaky salt, to top
- Coffee grounds, to top
Method
Step 1
In a food processor, combine soaked nuts, dates, cacao powder, coconut oil, coffee grounds and sea salt . Pulse for 2-3 minutes or until well-combined, adding up to 2-3 tablespoons of additional coconut oil as needed for the mixture to form.
Step 2
Scoop a tablespoon of the mixture onto parchment paper and form into a ball. Repeat until all of the mixture is formed into balls. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Step 3
Combine chocolate and coconut oil in a heatproof bowl and microwave in 30 second increments until smooth and melted. Add the coffee grounds and stir well.
Step 4
Dip the chilled truffles into the chocolate mixture and place back on the parchment paper lined tray. Refrigerate for 1-2 more hours until set. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and coffee grounds. Store in the refrigerator and enjoy.