Raw Chocolate Truffles

I know what you're thinking - raw? Like uncooked? Like raw uncooked eggs?! What if I told you these truffles have no egg, no sugar, no butter, no oil and no flour? Believe it.

As if it couldn't get any better, these truffles also contain only natural, healthful ingredients, are packed with important nutrients that are good for you and take only 5 minutes to make.

So, these are basically the perfect dessert.

I'm sure you're skeptical, don't worry, I was too. The original recipe from My New Roots promised to change my life....that's a big promise. But when the ingredients came together, they formed a gooey, rich, chocolate-y "dough" and I knew My New Roots' promise had been fulfilled.

These truffles are surprisingly rich and satisfying. They key ingredient in giving these a fudge-y consistency are Medjool dates. Medjool dates are actually the key ingredient in many raw desserts because they're sweet, without having a strong flavor, and are very tender.


Medjool dates are different from regular dates - they're bigger and sweeter. I know it isn't easy to find Medjool dates and they're more expensive, but you just cannot make these without them! {Seriously though, these won't turn out the same without Medjool dates, so scour your local grocery store for these or buy them online.}

And if you're like me and simply cannot image a chocolate dessert without more chocolate, you can add a few mini dark chocolate chips :)

If you need more convincing, you can read all about the benefits of these great ingredients and why you must make and eat these here. Okay, now go make them.

Raw Chocolate Truffles

Yields: about 20 truffles | Prep time: 5 minutes | Total time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup whole walnuts (unsalted)

• 1/2 cup cocoa powder

• 1/8 tsp. salt

• 8 oz. Medjool dates

• 1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon

• 3 Tbsp. mini chocolate chips - optional