Peppermint Chocolate Truffles {No Bake}

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These peppermint chocolate truffles are the perfect snacks, dessert to store in the freezer during holiday season or all year round.

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegan

Keyword: chocolate truffle, healthy holidays, keto dessert, paleo dessert, peppermint chocolate, vegan dessert

Servings: - 20

Calories: 216kcal

Soak raw cashews overnight with a pinch of salt (or soak in hot water for 2 hours). Drain and rinse.
In a food processor, pulse together raw cashews, dates (pits removed), until gooey and smooth.
Add protein powder, cacao powder (if using any, sea salt, and peppermint extract. Blend until doughy.
Chill in the fridge for an hour or freezer for 20 minutes (makes it easier for rolling)
Toppings for Peppermint Chocolate Truffles
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt about 1 cup dark chocolate of your choice with a tablespoon of coconut oil or nut butter of your choice. **
Scoop dough into desired sized Peppermint truffle balls. Dip in melted chocolate until fully covered, sprinkle with crushed candy canes (optional)

** If the dough appears to be too wet, add 1 tbsp pea protein powder or coconut flour at a time (up to 3 - 4 tbsp). Pea protein powder and coconut flour absorb moisture in the dough. So you don't want to overdo it which may result in a dryer texture.
*** You can use coconut oil or smooth nut or seed butter of your choice. This step will help reduce cracking once the chocolate consolidates