Serves: 5
Total Calories: 48
Yield: 18 to 20 Truffles

1/2 cup dates
1 cup water
1/2 cup raw or untoasted hazelnut
1/2 cup raw sesame tahini
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 cup raw cacao nibs

1. Place the dates in the water and let soak for 1 hour, or until soft. Reserving the soaking water, drain the dates and set them aside.

2. Place the hazelnuts in a food processor and pulse until they resemble crumbs. Add the dates, tahini, and salt. Pulse until all the ingredients are combined into a doughy consistency.

3. Spread the cacao nibs out across a medium plate. With wet hands, roll the dough into 1/2-inch balls, then roll each ball through the cacao until well-coated.

4. Place the covered balls on a large plate. Let sit in the freezer for 1 hour. Remove and serve, or place in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

For a Change . . .
* Instead of cacao nibs, roll the truffles in 1/2 cup sesame seeds or 1/2 cup raisins mixed with 2 tablespoons cinnamon.
* Place the truffles in a dehydrator for about 4 hours and serve warm.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 5
Total Calories: 48
Calories from Fat: 0

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