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Pecan Coconut Truffles

Melissa King 15 Comments

So yesterday I had this great idea.  I was going to make a sweet spread out of pepitas and pecans.  You know, with a little spice for the season?  Well my idea was a fail because my spread never got to the right consistency.  So instead of scrapping the whole thing, I turned them into delicious truffles!  If you like my Coconut Truffles, you will love these!

pecan pumpkin truffles watermark

I added the coconut to hide the not so appealing color of the truffles.  You could also coat them in chocolate if you like.  These are a cinch to make and taste so good!  They would be great for holiday parties along with my Pistachio Truffles.

Pecan Coconut Truffles

Pecan Coconut Truffles

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Prep Time 10 min Serves 10 balls     adjust servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. In the food processor , combine the pepitas and pecans.  Grind them into a course consistency. 
  2. Then add in the spices, oil and maple syrup and continue to pulse until a loose dough starts to form. 
  3. Roll the dough into balls and place them in the fridge to firm up. 
  4. Once firm, roll the balls into a small amount of water and then roll them into the coconut. 
  5. Once all are done, place them back into the fridge for a few minutes.

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Recipe Notes

I got 10 balls out of my batch. Enjoy!

Vegan Pistachio Truffles

Melissa King 64 Comments

I love pistachios!  How about you?  I swear my daughter could put away a whole bag of pistachios if she didn’t have to shell them.  We bought a bag the other day and I instantly thought about doing a pistachio truffle recipe.  So that is how these pistachio truffles came about.

Pistachio Truffles Watermark

These truffles are date sweetened except for the small amount of sugar there is in the dark chocolate I used.  They are pretty awesome too.  Kind of reminds me of my coconut truffles a bit.  It’s a great little bite when you have a chocolate craving.  These truffles are also vegan, gluten free and paleo.

Pistachio Truffles

Pistachio Truffles

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Prep Time 1 hr Serves 8-10 truffles     adjust servings

Ingredients

    For the filling

    For the chocolate coating

    Instructions

      For the filling

      1. In the food processor , pulse the pistachios into a course ground consistency.
      2. Then add the remaining ingredients until a “dough” starts to form.
      3. Roll into balls and place in the freezer to set. I put mine on a parchment lined plate. Leave them in there for about 30 minutes.

      For the chocolate coating

      1. While the balls are setting, make the chocolate coating.
      2. Using a double boiler method, melt the chocolate, coconut oil and milk.
      3. Keep stirring until the chocolate becomes thinner and smooth.
      4. Once the chocolate is ready, remove from heat and get the balls out of the freezer.
      5. Using two forks, gently roll the balls into the chocolate and set them back on the parchment lined plate.
      6. Once all the balls are coated, place them back in the freezer to firm up.
      7. They should be ready in about 30 minutes.

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      Recipe Notes

      You can store them in the fridge or freezer. Whichever is your preference. I got about 8-10 balls out of my batch. Enjoy!

      Coconut Truffles (Vegan and Gluten Free)

      Melissa King 73 Comments

      Coconut Truffles that are vegan and gluten free.  Let’s be honest, these coconut vegan truffles are not an everyday treat, but when you want to indulge a bit, it makes the perfect little bite of sweetness with none of the bad stuff!

      These were a big hit in our family and I hope you like them too!

       

      coconut truffles

       

      They only take minutes to make too!  I must admit, I rolled these a bit big, so they were more than a bite.  I suggest rolling yours into a bite friendly size.

      These should keep in the fridge for quite some time.  I used coconut butter in this so when you take a bite, the coconut literally melts in your mouth.

      If you haven’t tried coconut butter yet, you need too!  That stuff is so good!  I get Nutiva Organic Coconut Manna.  If you like my Coconut Cream Larabars, you will love these!

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      Coconut Truffles

      Coconut Truffles

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      Prep Time 15 min Serves 15 truffles     adjust servings

      Chocolate and coconut make the perfect combination for these delicious truffles!

      Ingredients

      Instructions

      1. In a food processor , combine the dates and shredded coconut.
      2. Then, add in the coconut butter and coconut oil.
      3. Pulse until a dough starts to form.
      4. When the dough is formed, roll into bite sized balls and place in the fridge on a lined baking sheet . Parchment paper works great for this so the balls don’t stick.
      5. Once the balls are firm, heat your chocolate and milk using a double boiler.
      6. Stir constantly until the chocolate is smooth.
      7. Take each ball and roll into the chocolate and place back on the parchment lined sheet.
      8. Put in the fridge for a few hours so the chocolate can set back up.

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      Recipe Notes

      I should add, when you go to eat one out of the fridge, it will seem hard to bite into at first. As soon as you chew it though, the coconut melts in your mouth. Enjoy!