Gluten-Free Vegan No-Bake Apricot and Date Protein Truffles
These 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!{ Plant-Based | Vegan | Gluten-Free | Dairy-Free | Soy-Free | No-Bake | No Refined Sugar | Paleo-Friendly | Medical Medium* }
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.
Notes
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.