Reading Time: 2 minutesIt’s completely natural to crave a treat from time to time, and thankfully, these almond coconut truffles can satisfy a sweet-tooth without loading you up with junk. On top of that, they’re easy to make and they freeze well. So, you can make a batch, leave a reasonable number available to snack on and put the rest away in the freezer for another time.
So, the next time you have a hankering for something sweet, instead of grabbing something unhealthy and processed, take a few minutes to make these nutritious almond coconut truffles and stay on the right track.
Almond Date Coconut Truffles
These truffles can satisfy a sweet-tooth without loading you up with junk. On top of that, they’re easy to make and they freeze well.
Prep Time 1 hour
Servings 24
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb almond butter crunchy
- 2 oz date syrup double check the ingredients
- 2 oz coconut toasted
- 2 oz cacao nibs
- 2 oz raisins
- 1 oz oats
Instructions
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Mix all ingredients in medium bowl.
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Refrigerate until cold.
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Roll into small truffles, about 1/2 inch in size. Should make about 24 truffles.
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Roll truffles in additional toasted coconut.
Recipe Notes
If you use store-bought date syrup, be sure to check the ingredients for anything non-compliant. Alternatively, you can easily make your own date syrup with this recipe.
Alma is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, cooking coach, and food blogger. She is the founder of Take Back the Kitchen, a lifestyle program created to help people recognize and overcome common and unique obstacles to planning and preparing healthy meals. Alma provides demonstrations, workshops, and speaking engagements for individuals and non-profits, as well as for corporate wellness workshops, lunch and learns, and company retreats.
Alma has presented at TEDx and is the recipient of The American Red Cross award for Community Service. She has been featured on the Today Show, TV Land, CBS News and is a frequent contributor for CBS local.com, Diabetic Lifestyle, and Knowmore.tv. She has been featured in Family Circle Magazine, Family Fun Magazine, and numerous other websites and publications. Her syndicated recipe column appears in more than twenty print and online newspapers. Alma has been on the Whole Life Challenge for a year and a half and has never felt better.
Alma has presented at TEDx and is the recipient of The American Red Cross award for Community Service. She has been featured on the Today Show, TV Land, CBS News and is a frequent contributor for CBS local.com, Diabetic Lifestyle, and Knowmore.tv. She has been featured in Family Circle Magazine, Family Fun Magazine, and numerous other websites and publications. Her syndicated recipe column appears in more than twenty print and online newspapers. Alma has been on the Whole Life Challenge for a year and a half and has never felt better.
