Let’s face it, we all want to be good during the holidays, but there’s no hope with so many yummy treats around. They come spilling into our homes and to not try each one is ridiculous. That’s why my Chocolate Date Truffles are perfect for the holidays. They take little to no time to prepare (which is great because we are super busy), are naturally sweet from the dates and the chocolate is the right amount of decadent so no one will ever know these bite-sized treats are healthy. For a fun twist, coat each truffle with crushed nuts, coconut flakes or toasted sesame seeds.

You may have also spotted my recipe in the TomKat Holiday Gift Guide!

I hope you enjoy them and happy holidays!1

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Makes approximately 1 1/2 dozen truffles

16 dates, seeded

2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, plus extra for dusting

zest of one orange

crushed nuts, coconut flakes and toasted sesame seeds, optional

In a food processor, blend the dates with the cocoa powder and orange zest until a paste is formed.

Using slightly damp hands, form 3/4-inch balls from the date mixture. Roll the balls in cocoa powder, crushed nuts, coconut flakes or toasted sesame seeds to finish the truffle.