Dreamy coconut macaroon truffles. These little bites are sweetened with dates, then packed with nutritious ingredients, including cashews, oats, shredded coconut and cocoa powder. Finish them off with a splash of vanilla extract and a sprinkle of sea salt and you've got yourself a delicious vegan snack or dessert.
Course Dessert
Cuisine vegan, vegetarian
Prep Time 20 minutesminutes
Total Time 20 minutesminutes
Servings 16
Ingredients
1cupMedjool dates,pitted
1cupraw cashews
1/4cup + 1 tablespoonfine shredded coconut + more for rolling
3tablespoonsunsweetened cocoa powder
1/4cuprolled oats
1teaspoonvanilla extract
2tablespoonswater (if needed)
Instructions
Place all the ingredients in a food processor. Blend until it forms a ball or until the mixture sticks together when pressed.
Roll the dough into 16 little balls.
Place some shredded coconut on a clean surface. Roll the balls in the coconut until evenly coated.
Notes
Keep in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer. They can be eaten right out of the freezer!If using Medjool dates, you probably won't need to add water, but if using dry dates, you may need up to 2 tablespoons of water. The mixture should be a little sticky to help the coconut stick.