Gluten-Free Almond Butter Truffles

Gluten-Free Almond Butter Truffles

Prep time

10 minutes

Yield

10 servings

These protein-packed truffles are a delightful way to spend an afternoon with one of our favorite flavor combinations, almond butter and dark chocolate. They are quick to assemble and make for impressive gifts for teachers and neighbors, or to indulge in a midday treat.

In this recipe

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup creamy almond butter
  • 5 pitted dates
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons Honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon Kosterina Everyday Extra Virgin Olive Oil 
  • 1/2 cup coconut flour
  • 1 cup (8 ounces) dark chocolate

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a food processor, combine almond butter, dates, water, honey and coconut flour

  2. 2

    Blend until the ingredients are broken up and mix together

  3. 3

    Using a mini ice cream scoop or tablespoon (the truffles should be about 1”-1½” in diameter), create evenly sized balls of dough and roll to smooth.

  4. 4

    Freeze for 30 minutes.

  5. 5

    Melt the dark chocolate and oil together until smooth, in either a double-boiler or microwave, stirring constantly.

  6. 6

    Remove truffles from freezer and dip into melted chocolate to coat. Allow excess chocolate to drip off and set on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper.

  7. 7

    Refrigerate for 10 minutes.

  8. 8

    Once the chocolate has set, use the extra melted chocolate to drizzle over the truffles.

  9. 9

    Garnish with chopped almonds or sea salt.