Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup roasted, salted almonds
  • 30 whole pitted dates
  • 1/2 cup flaked unsweetened coconut
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped

Method

  • Place almonds in a food processor; process until finely ground. Add dates; process until finely ground. Add coconut and next 3 ingredients (through salt); pulse until combined.
  • Scoop about 2 teaspoons cocoa mixture with a spoon, and roll into a ball. Repeat the procedure with remaining cocoa mixture. Place the truffles on a platter lined with parchment paper; refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Place chocolate in a medium microwave-safe bowl; microwave at HIGH 1 minute and 20 seconds or until melted, stirring every 20 seconds. Add truffles, stirring gently to coat. Return truffles to platter until the chocolate sets.