Double Chocolate-Chip Cookie Dough Truffles
Ingredients
- 3 cups garbanzo beans 2 cans
- 15 dates about 3/4 cup
- 2/3 cup coconut oil unrefined
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2/3 cocoa powder unweetened
- 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips such as Enjoy Life brand
- 1/3 cup walnuts chopped
Instructions
- Place garbanzo beans, softened coconut oil, and dates into a food processor or powerful blender and process to break into chunks.
- Add in honey, cocoa powder, vanilla and mix until completely smooth (about 5 minutes).
- Transfer batter to a bowl and refrigerate batter until chilled and firm, about 45 min-1 hour. Once chilled, stir in chocolate chips and nuts if using.
- Use a small ice cream scoop or tablespoon to measure out batter. Roll into balls and place on parchment paper. Dust with/roll in additional cocoa powder if desired and store in refrigerator for up to one week or freeze in an airtight container.
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