These Gluten-Free Vegan No-Bake Apricot and Date Protein Truffles are an easy and healthy recipe made with only 7 clean ingredients. They're the perfect plant-based snack or post-workout energy balls that can be prepared in under 10 minutes!
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Here's Why This Recipe Works
My top 3 favorite reasons:
- Uses A Plant-Based Protein
- Can Be Prepared In Under 10 Minutes
- Made With Clean, Real Food Ingredients
You can feel good about making my healthy, plant-based recipe because it's raw, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, no-bake, no refined sugar, paleo-friendly, and can be Medical Medium compliant, with alterations.
Karielyn's Expert Tips + Ingredient Substitutions
Here are some of my expert tips to make this recipe perfectly:
Sunwarrior Protein Powder: Feel free to use your favorite plant-based protein powder if you don't have Sunwarrior brand or can't find it. One serving of Sunwarrior Protein Powder is 25 grams (or 2 tablespoons), so if you were to use another brand, substitute with (2) tablespoons since scoop sizes vary between brands.
*Medical Medium: Omit the protein powder to keep this recipe 100% Medical Medium compliant.
Apricots: If you don't like apricots or don't have any, you can substitute another dried fruit such as dried cranberries, raisins, etc.
Almond Butter: This can be substituted with your favorite neutral-flavored nut butter such as cashew butter or sunflower seed butter.
Coconut Oil: If you don't like the taste or smell of coconut oil, use organic refined coconut oil which has zero coconut taste or smell.
Coconut Flakes: Again, if you don't like coconut, you can substitute with hemp seeds or sesame seeds.
Topping: This can be omitted to enjoy the truffles plain, or substituted with hemp seeds or sesame seeds.
Serving Size: This recipe will make approximately 10-12 small truffles. Nutritional information is for (1) truffle which is (1) serving.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Makes Sunwarrior Protein Powder Different?
It's a clean, plant-based protein with these benefits:
- 4 grams of Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs)
- Made with Ancient Grain-Like Seeds
- Sprouted + Fermented
- 18 grams of plant-based protein from 5 protein sources
- Plant-Based Whey Equivalent
- Organic, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, Non-GMO, No Sugar Added
Can I Use A Different Protein Powder?
Yes, if you can't find or don't have Sunwarrior Protein Powder, you can use your favorite brand.
Since scoop sizes vary between brands, make sure you substitute with (2) tablespoons of your favorite brand, and not (1) scoop as listed in the recipe.
In addition, I used the "vanilla" variety which gave the truffles a distinctive flavor. If you use a "plain" or "unflavored" brand, they might not taste as well.
How Can I Make This Recipe Medical Medium Compliant?
Since multiple-ingredient protein powders are not on the list of approved healing foods under the Medical Medium protocol, you would need to omit the protein powder to make this recipe 100% Medical Medium compliant.
Some other substitution options is an organic single-ingredient plant-based protein such as:
Want More Healthy Plant-Based Truffle Recipes?
Check out these:
- Cranberry Lemon Truffles
- Tahini Brownie Truffles
- Matcha Avocado Chocolate Truffles
- or my CLEAN DESSERTS Cookbook with 72 plant-based no-bake dessert recipes made with clean, real food ingredients just like this one that you will love!
Did You Make This Recipe?
I'd love to hear about it! Please give it a rating and leave a comment below...it would make my day! 🙂
Gluten-Free Vegan No-Bake Apricot and Date Protein Truffles
Ingredients
For the truffles:
- 1 cup organic Medjool dates (pitted)
- ½ cup organic dried apricots (pitted)
- 1 scoop Sunwarrior Organic Classic Plus Protein Vanilla* ( or 2 tablespoons of your favorite plant-based protein)
- 2 tablespoons organic unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2 tablespoons organic chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons organic coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons organic almond butter
For the topping:
- ¼ cup organic unsweetened finely shredded coconut
Instructions
- Prepare a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper, then set aside.
Prepare the truffles:
- Add all ingredients for the truffles to a food processor and pulse on high until everything is blended and it becomes a sticky, crumbly texture and the dates and apricots are broken down into tiny pieces.
- Remove a spoonful out at time, squeeze it tightly in your fist and shape it into a ball shape using your fingertips.
- Roll each truffle in a small bowl filled with shredded coconut flakes as a topping.
- Place the truffles onto the prepared cookie sheet then transfer to the refrigerator for approximately 15-30 to firm.
- Store in an air-tight BPA-free container in the refrigerator or freezer until ready to serve because they will become soft if left out at room temperature.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Information
Copyright Notice
The instructions, notes, and photographs for this recipe by Karielyn Tillman of The Healthy Family and Home™ website are copyrighted material. This copyrighted work is protected and licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial No Derivatives 4.0 International License and the Digital Millenium Copyright Act (DMCA) and cannot be legally used without my written permission.
Giveaway: Sunwarrior is providing a (1) 1.10 lb container of it's Classic Plus Plant-Based Protein to one lucky winner. Please note that the giveaway is only open to U.S. residents - excluding Hawaii.
Leave a comment below about why you'd love to win!
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Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Sunwarrior. I received product to review and use in creating a new recipe. I was under no obligation to give a positive review and was compensated for my time. All thoughts, opinions, and comments are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that make this website possible!
Aaron says
I would like to win Sunwarrior Classic Plus Plant-Based Protein to improve, motivate, and encourage me to make wise choices and activities for my health.
Karielyn says
Hi there Aaron! The Sunwarrior plant-based protein is an excellent choice when making healthy changes to your diet because it's organic and raw. Thanks for entering the giveaway and good luck! 🙂
Cyndi br says
I add protein to my shakes and would like to try a plant based
Karielyn says
Hi there Cyndi! I think you will be very pleased with a plant-based protein…thanks for entering the giveaway and good luck! 🙂
Jordan D. says
I just tried the Warrior Blend vanilla Sun Warrior protein powder and loved it. I'd really like to try more from their line, so it would be awesome to win this! Teaching nighttime fitness classes has definitely increased my reliance on protein shakes to refuel!
Karielyn says
Hi there Jordan! I'm so glad to hear that you've had a chance to try it and love it! It's perfect for post-work out too. Thanks for entering the giveaway and good luck! 🙂
Yoojin says
protein is a key nutrient to get daily (and enough of) and sun warrior products are great!
Karielyn says
Hi there Yoojin! Yes! Sunwarrior is an excellent way to get clean, organic, raw and vegan plant-based protein in your diet and it contains a complete amino acid profile too! Thanks for entering the giveaway and good luck! 🙂
Jacki says
I am always looking for good sources of protein. I am not a vegetarian, but do not love meat, so I tend to choose more salads over say a piece of chicken. This seems like a unique way for me to get the protein I need while eating the foods I love. And winning one would just be the icing on my already delicious and healthy cake 🙂
Karielyn says
Hi there Jacki! Yes! It is a good way to add vegan protein to your diet and because it's clean and raw, you don't have to worry about it containing filters, additives, GMO's or being heavily processed like other protein powders on the market. Thank you for entering the contest and good luck! 🙂
dinny says
I've always loved apricots and have a new found love of medjool dates. Love the idea of incorporating Sunwarrior Organic Classic Plus Protein Vanilla. Would love to win some so I can test out this recipe!
thanks!
Karielyn says
Hi there Dinny! The apricot and date combination is really good! I used dried dates and love to use medjool dates as a natural sweetener in a lot of my recipes so you will be glad you discovered them too! Thanks for entering the giveaway and good luck 🙂
Madeline says
I'd like to win because I've just discovered cooking with protein powder and I'm anxious to try more recipes and products!
Karielyn says
Hi there Madeline! Adding a quality vegan protein powder to raw desserts and snacks is a good way to boost the nutritional content and because Sunwarrior is organic, clean and raw it's perfect for clean eating recipes. Thanks for entering the giveaway and good luck 🙂
Jacky says
I love Sunwarrior's Warrior Blend and I'd love to try the Classic Plus!
Karielyn says
Hi there Jacky! Glad to hear you are already a Sunwarrior fan! Thanks for entering the giveaway and good luck 🙂
marilyn says
this sounds perfect,it's hard to find a healthy protein powder. Would love to try it 🙂
Karielyn says
Hi there Marilyn! That is very true, especially a clean, organic vegan one too! Thanks for entering the giveaway and good luck 🙂
Rust says
I like that it is gluten free and a great way for me to get protein into my diet.
Karielyn says
Hi there Rust! I love that it is gluten-free too and yes, it is an easy way to get clean vegan protein into your diet! Thanks for entering the giveaway and good luck 🙂