Name: Fruit and Nut Chocolate Truffles
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 75 g hazelnuts; 60 g prunes; 60 g raisins; 60 g solid coconut oil; 1 tbsp cacao powder (cocoa powder can be used as an alternative); 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 100 g dark chocolate (at least 70% coco solids)

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A gazillion years ago I won a hamper of goodies from Foods You Can who supported me with my journey when I first learned I was intolerant to certain foods and I made these Fruit and Nut Chocolate Truffles with some of the ingredients. I’ve made these several times since but have only just gotten around to blogging about it now (hangs head in shame) Life kind of got in the way and I won’t say things are better now because I have a nasty way of jinxing things if I do that … but they are! But I didn’t say that … DOH!

Anyhoo, these Fruit and Nut Chocolate Truffles are once again quick and simple to make, my favourite recipes always are. YES! I’m a lazy baker, there, I said it. To be fair this attitude is born out of the fact I often have to dump and run to the aid of Lewis or Bethany or, of late it’s also been other family members, so quick and easy suit me just fine thank you very much.

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5 from 8 votes

Fruit and Nut Chocolate Truffles

Prep Time

20 mins

Cook Time

30 mins

Total Time

50 mins

So simple to make yet guaranteed to impress, these make a perfect teatime treat or better still a gift for a loved one, and as these are gluten free, dairy free, egg free and vegan, they're a treat for all the family.

Course: Treat

Cuisine: Free From - gluten, dairy, wheat, soya, egg

Keyword: Bliss Ball, Chocolate, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Truffle, Vegan

Servings: 10

Calories: 192 kcal

Author: Glutarama

Ingredients

75 g hazelnuts
60 g prunes
60 g raisins
60 g solid coconut oil
1 tbsp cacao powder cocoa powder can be used as an alternative
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
100 g dark chocolate at least 70% coco solids

Metric - US Customary

Instructions

Using a blender (or I've even used my smoothie maker in the past) blitz the hazelnuts first until you have a fine breadcrumb consistency.
Add the prunes, raisins, coconut oil, vanilla and cacao powder and blitz once again until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined
Your mixture should be easy to handle and roll into 10 balls, if not simply pop in the fridge for 10-15 mins to harden a little making it easier to work with.
Once rolled into 10 balls, drop into your bowl of melted dark chocolate and coat fully, transfer onto a greased baking sheet and chill for at least 30 mins.

Recipe Notes

These keep for a week or more in the fridge and don't mind being out of the fridge either if you prefer a room temperature treat.

Nutrition Facts

Fruit and Nut Chocolate Truffles

Amount Per Serving

Calories 192 Calories from Fat 126

% Daily Value*

Fat 14g22%

Saturated Fat 8g40%

Sodium 3mg0%

Potassium 224mg6%

Carbohydrates 14g5%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 5g6%

Protein 2g4%

Vitamin A 45IU1%

Vitamin C 0.8mg1%

Calcium 20mg2%

Iron 1.8mg10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.