Vegan Raw Brownie Truffle Bites
Ingredients
- 350 g | 12.3oz raw pitted dates
- 150 g | 5.3oz pitted prunes
- Juice and zest of 1/2 large orange
- 60 ml | 2fl oz coconut oil , melted
- 45 g | 1.5oz raw cacao powder (can replace with unsweetened cocoa powder)
- ΒΌ tsp ground cinnamon
- 75 g | 2.6oz dried cranberries
- 75 g | 2.6oz raw nuts of choice , roughly chopped (pistachios or almonds work well)
- raw cacao powder , mixed seeds, desiccated coconut, flaked almonds, orange zest to coat
Instructions
- Put the dates and prunes in a bowl and add the orange juice and zest. Leave to soften for 10 minutes.
- Blitz the dates, prunes, coconut oil, raw cacao powder and ground cinnamon in a food processor or Vitamix until they form a sticky paste. Fold in the dried cranberries and chopped nuts. Chill in the fridge for an hour.
- Place your choice of coatings in small shallow plates. Form walnut sized truffles and then roll in the coating of your choice. Store in the fridge.
- Notes: For a less sticky texture, add a large handful of raw almonds to the mix.
