Cacao Nib Truffles
What can you use cacao nibs for, plus my cacao nib recipe
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Scales or measuring cups
- 1 Food processor or mini chopper
Ingredients
- 100 g Cacao Nibs
- 60 g Sesame Seeds
- 90 g Dates - (stoned and soaked in a little water if dry)
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 2-3 drops Olive Oil - if mixture seems dry
- ½ tsp Maple syrup - optional, to taste
- Cacao Powder, Sesame Seeds, Chia Seeds - for rolling
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, blend the nibs and sesame seeds until they form a dry, crumbly mixture. It will not be smooth, rather it will be quite pleasantly textured.
- Add the dates until finely processed. Depending on the age of the dates (mine were old and dried out that they resembled boot leather), the mixture may take a while to process. Tip: soak them in a little hot water for an hour beforehand.
- You can now form the mixture into small balls, the size of walnuts, and roll them into some cocoa powder or sesame seeds, depending on your preference. You can also roll them in some finely chopped nuts, coconut, chia seeds.
- TIP: No need to chill these before rolling!
Please note that where the recipe asks for milk, butter or yogurt, this refers to any plant-based version that you prefer.
Nutrition Facts
Cacao Nib Truffles
Amount per Serving
Calories
101
% Daily Value*
Fat
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Sodium
1
mg
0
%
Potassium
74
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
9
g
3
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
5
g
6
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
1
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
0.03
mg
0
%
Calcium
52
mg
5
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.