Pistachio Date Truffles

dessert df gl rsf Nov 23, 2023

Think of these truffles as your delicious melatonin hit before bed. Pistachios contain a significant amount of melatonin, a hormone that regulates our internal body clock and sleep cycle. These sweet truffles are the perfect treat to pull out of your freezer after dinner!

 

Pistachio Date Truffles

DF, GF, RSF Makes 10-12 balls

INGREDIENTS

6 medjool dates, pitted

1.5 cups raw pistachios
1 tablespoon raw honey
50g 85% dark chocolate
1 teaspoon coconut oil
1 tablespoon raw pistachios, finely chopped Flakey sea salt, to garnish

METHOD

Soak dates in warm water for 10 minutes.

In a food processor or high-speed blender, add the soaked dates, pistachios and honey. Pulse until you have a sticky crumble.

Roll 10-12 balls and place on a baking sheet. Place in the fridge while you melt the chocolate.

Microwave chocolate and coconut oil until you have a runny liquid consistency (about 2 minutes). Dip each ball into the chocolate making sure each is completely coated. Place back on the baking sheet and garnish with chopped pistachios and sea salt.

Place in the freezer to set for 10 minutes. Keep stored in the freezer.