Vegan Truffles – Toasted Coconut Recipe

Vegan Truffles – Toasted Coconut Recipe

  • 1 1/4 cups shredded unsweetened coconut, or to taste, divided
  • 2 cups pitted Medjool dates
  • 1 cup raw almonds
  • 2 1/4 cups raw cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup cocoa nibs
  • 1/2 cup agave nectar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread coconut out on a baking sheet. Line a separate baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Bake coconut in the preheated oven, stirring occasionally, until golden and toasted, about 7 minutes.
  3. Blend dates and almonds together in a food processor until smooth; add cocoa powder and process until completely incorporated. Transfer date mixture to a bowl.
  4. Fold 1 cup toasted coconut, cocoa nibs, agave nectar, vanilla extract, and salt into date mixture until truffle dough is evenly mixed. Roll dough into tablespoon-size balls.
  5. Pour remaining toasted coconut into a shallow bowl. Roll truffle balls in toasted coconut to coat; place coated truffles on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate truffles until hardened, about 1 hour.
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