October 05, 2020

Healthy Recipe: Pistachio Truffles

By Do It Better Wellness

TOM D'INTINO/for PhillyVoice

If you’re looking for a unique dessert idea that tastes great and is on the healthier side, then you’re going to love these pistachio truffles. Made with ingredients like unsalted pistachios, medjool dates, and chocolate chips, this recipe offers dessert lovers a low-sodium option that can be prepared and enjoyed in about an hour’s time.

Pistachio Truffles – makes 10 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of unsalted, shelled pistachios
• 8 pitted medjool dates
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• Splash of water
• Dash of salt
• ½ cup of semisweet chocolate chips
• ¼ cup of almond milk
• 1 tablespoon of coconut oil

Directions:

Food process pistachios until they are course and ground.
Add dates, vanilla, water, and salt. A dough will begin to form.
Roll into balls and freeze for about 20 minutes.
Melt together chocolate, milk, and oil in a small saucepan.
Once melted, dip the dough balls using a fork and set them on a lined baking sheet. Freeze for another 20-30 minutes and enjoy!

Nutritional Information (per serving – 2 truffles)

Calories: 195
Fat: 10g
Protein: 3g
Carbs: 25g
Sodium 27mg
Fiber 2g

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