Description

These Healthy Chocolate Covered Strawberry Truffles are little gems that are not only easy to whip up but also bursting with flavor and feel good ingredients.

Ingredients

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Base Ingredients:

1 – [ 0.7 oz. (20g) package ] freeze-dried strawberries (3/4 cup)
7 Medjool dates, pitted
2 Tablespoons cashew butter *
¼ cup almond flour
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon hot water (+/-)
Pinch sea salt *

Chocolate Coating Ingredients:

¾ to 1 cup dark chocolate chips *
½ teaspoon tahini (optional) *

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Instructions

Place the Medjool dates into the food processor, process for 30 to 45 seconds, until the dates are thoroughly chopped into tiny pieces.
Then place the freeze-dried strawberries into the food processor, process for 30 to until the strawberries are thoroughly chopped into a powder-like consistency.
Next add all the remaining Base Ingredients and process until the mixture comes together by testing the mixture.
Test the “dough mixture” by pinching it to see if it holds together easily. If too dry, add an additional ½ to 1 teaspoon of hot water. Continue until the dough holds together nicely. If too wet, add a teaspoon of almond flour and process.
When the “dough” holds it shape, scoop up 1 tablespoon (or a small cookie scoop) of the mixture, roll into a firm ball and set on a parchment paper lined plate. Repeat until all the mixture has been rolled into balls.
Place the plate in the freezer for 30 minutes or until very firm. Leave in the freezer until ready to cover with melted chocolate.
Once firm, place the chocolate chips in a small stockpot (or microwave) and melt over low heat until thoroughly melted, stirring constantly to prevent burning. If microwaving, heat in 10 second intervals and stir, then repeat until all the chocolate is melted. Remove from the heat and stir in the tahini.
Dip each of the strawberry balls into the chocolate and then place on a cookie rack to dry. Sprinkle the tops with a tiny bit of crushed strawberry crumbles.
Once all the strawberry balls have been dipped in chocolate, store them in the refrigerator in an air-tight container. They also freeze well.

Notes

*Please reference the blog post for Tips for Success, Pantry Items Used, Storage and Freezing, and Kitchen Products Used.

*Sea Salt: Please adjust the sea salt based upon your family’s sea salt preferences and/or based upon dietary needs.

*Servings: Makes 11 to 12 truffles