3 ingredient cookie dough truffles that taste and feel just like a decadent dessert but are made with NO grains, oil, eggs, or refined sugars. They’re gluten-free, vegan, and a healthy and delicious way to satisfy those chocolate cravings!
The best things in life are free covered in chocolate…
… and [chocolate] sprinkles…
… and taste like dessert when they’re actually made with only a few (read: 3) super healthy ingredients. Meaning that these 3 ingredient cookie dough truffles are basically one of the best things in life…
Especially since they’re so crazy easy to make. Like, literally 3 ingredients.
First, dates*. Nature’s caramel and the perfect sweetener. Not only because they help hold the base of these truffles together, but because they help keep them refined-sugar-free and add a nice touch of fibre and minerals. It’s the little things.
Next, almond flour*. I usually make my bites with ground oats, but I wanted to try to keep these grain-free so I went the almond flour route… and it kind of knocked my socks right off. I don’t know the magic behind it, but I always find that almond flour adds a slight buttery taste to whatever I use it in, without having to actually use any butter – perfect for when you want something to taste like cookie dough.
And finally, chocolate*… because, like I mentioned earlier, the best things in life are covered in chocolate and I hope you love these particular things.
Happy eating!
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Print3 Ingredient Cookie Dough Truffles
- Total Time: 10 mins
- Yield: 12 truffles 1x
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (90 g) dates, pitted
- 1 cup (112 g) almond flour
- 1/2 cup (60 g) chocolate chips
- optional: pinch of salt, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon,
Instructions
- Add the dates and almond flour to the bowl of a food processor or high-speed blender and process on high until they have fully combined to form a sticky dough. The mixture should stick together easily when pressed without being overly sticky. If you’re having trouble getting it to stick, add a tablespoon (15 ml) of almond milk until the right texture is reached.
- Using a tablespoon, roll the dough between your hands to form individual balls. Set them aside on a plate lined with parchment paper, and repeat with the remaining dough.
- To prepare the chocolate coating, melt the chocolate in the microwave or over a double broiler, stirring periodically to ensure no clumps remain. Using a toothpick, dip each ball into the melted chocolate, gently tapping the side of the bowl to remove any excess. Place back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet and repeat until all truffles have been coated. Sprinkle with toppings, if desired.
- Refrigerate for ~15 minutes, or until the chocolate has set. Store the truffles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
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Ehrin
https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2012/10/18/163098211/evaporated-cane-juice-sugar-in-disguise
Green Press
These 3 ingredient cookie dough truffles look delicious and they seem really easy to prepare. Thanks for sharing this.
Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets
I adore the simplicity behind these. Cookie dough and chocolate = be still my overtired and over caffeinated heart. They’re perfect for me. 🙂
Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health
You are a freaking magician! I never would have thought 3 ingredients could create such beautiful little truffles of bliss. Also, you’re giving me major photography goals. The white light in these photos is ethereal!
Annie
I never have dates in my house because we just don’t use them enough but, these look fab and I think I’ll have to go get some!
Ali @ Hit the Ground Running
These look DIVINE!!!
Heather @ Polyglot Jot
Yes! I love me a 3 ingredient recipe involving chocolate. Pretty sure I’d eat all of these in one sitting 😀 I’ve been obsessed and snacking on banana muffins lately…cant stop!
Casey the College Celiac
I love how simple these are! You are a genius in the kitchen, as always!
Judy @ Chocolaterunsjudy
You have such a genius way with finding the right balance between great tasting with healthy ingredients, Amanda!
Kelly @ Kelly Runs For Food
These look amazing! Crazy how simple they are, but I bed they’re super tasty. Lately my snacks have been all over the place- cheeze-its one day, a banana the next. Whatcha gonna do? haha
Nicole Haber
these look AMAZING
fay
Hi Amanda
Wow these look absolutely stunning!
Re snacks..my post workout snack: almond butter hemp seed cookie or your flourless choc chip muffin with extra AB slathered on
Snack snack: butter salted popcorn or your flourless gingerbread cookies..love!
Daniel
Would you have a suggestion for a substitute for the almond flour due to nut allergies?
Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious
Drool worthy! You always make chocolate look so good.
Hollie
Woah, I never would have thought it was that easy. That is awesome and they look great.
Bethany @Luluruns
Oh boy, these would require some serious self control. Love that they only require three ingredients too!
Michele
These are 100% genius! All my truffles use dates and they really make them taste like caramel treats! Also you make the chocolate look prettier than I’ve ever seen chocolate before – just saying 😉
Jenniter
Oh my, these sounds wonderful and easy! I need a few more dates to make this recipe, so they’ve been added to the grocery list! I can’t wait to try these and share them with friends!
Kat
Well would you look at that – I just so happen to have alllll of these ingredients on hand. 😉
Looks amazing girlie!
meredith @ cookie chrunicles
oh these are crazy easy! I could use a new snack these days. and I love chocolate sprinkles!
heather @Lunging Through Life
Gahh still haven’t used dates in anything! I don’t know what I’m afraid of, lol, but I need to just do it because these look amazing!