Description
Healthy Chocolate Covered Strawberry Truffles are easy, no-bake treats made with wholesome ingredients like dates, almond flour, and freeze-dried strawberries. They’re vegan, naturally sweetened, and full of rich chocolate flavor. Perfect for sharing, gifting, or keeping on hand for a satisfying sweet bite.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients:
1 (0.7 oz / 20g) package freeze-dried strawberries (about 3/4 cup)
7 Medjool dates, pitted
2 tablespoons cashew butter
1/4 cup almond flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon hot water (adjust as needed)
Pinch of sea salt
Chocolate Coating:
3/4 to 1 cup dark chocolate chips (vegan if needed)
1/2 teaspoon tahini (optional)
Instructions
- Place the pitted Medjool dates in a food processor and pulse for 30 to 45 seconds until finely chopped.
- Then, place the freeze-dried strawberries into the food processor and process until they become a fine powder.
- Add the cashew butter, almond flour, vanilla, sea salt, and hot water. Blend until the mixture forms a dough.
- The mixture should hold its shape when pinched between your fingers. If it’s too dry, add a touch more water; if too wet, sprinkle in a little almond flour.
- Scoop 1 tablespoon of the dough, roll into firm balls, and place on a parchment-lined plate.
- Freeze for 30 minutes or until the balls are very firm.
- Melt the chocolate chips in a pot over low heat or in the microwave in 10-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth.
- Stir in tahini for a glossy finish (optional).
- Dip each frozen truffle into the melted chocolate, letting the excess drip off, then set on a drying rack or parchment paper.
- Optionally, sprinkle with crushed freeze-dried strawberries for color and texture.
- Chill in the refrigerator until the chocolate is set.
Notes
Use soft, fresh Medjool dates. If they’re dry, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes first.
Freeze-dried strawberries give the best texture. Fresh berries are not recommended.
Tahini adds a silky finish but is optional.
Store in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes + Time (Chill/Rest): 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Protein: 2g