Rum Cardamom Fig Chocolate Truffles (Vegan)
An incredibly unique and easy truffle recipe made with dried figs for a naturally sweetened treat!
Servings: 12 chocolate truffles
Calories: 64kcal
Ingredients
- 7 ounces dried mission figs stems removed
- 3 tablespoons raw cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon rum
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil melted
- ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Pinch salt
Instructions
- Remove and discard the stems from the figs (if applicable) and place the figs in a large bowl. Cover the figs with boiling water and allow them to soak for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Drain, pat dry, and place in a small food processor.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the food processor and pulse until ingredients are well-combined and a thick dough forms.
- Form truffles by rolling the mixture in the palms of your hands.
- If desired, you can roll the truffles in more cacao powder or shredded coconut.
- Enjoy!
Notes
You can replace the dried fig with 7 ounces of pitted medjool dates. If you go this route, you won't need to soak the dates.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Truffle | Calories: 64kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g