I hope you celebrated New Year’s eve just the way you wanted. Remember that your eyes are your lens, remember to be brave and go for what you want this year and remember that loss reminds us to embrace those we love.
Regardless of whether you were at home, enjoying quiet evening, or at a party, I believe you feel tired after all the holiday eating (and partying). I believe you are somewhat sick of sweets. Well, there’s never enough sweet in my life, so I came up with a backup plan: healthy dessert. Yes, sometimes it’s possible to combine those two words in a tasty way. These truffles contain no sugar, they use honey (I love it), orange juice and nuts. They are good for you. They could be called detox truffles, so use them to both satisfy your sweet tooth and give your body a break from sugar.
Dates are sweet and sticky, paired with honey and cardamom plus almonds and pistachios they make a really nice treat.
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Detox truffles: date, nuts and honey
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 truffles 1x
Description
These detox truffles combine the natural sweetness of dates with honey, cardamom, and a mix of almonds and pistachios for a healthy treat that satisfies your sweet tooth without refined sugar.
Ingredients
- 7 oz (200 g) dates, pitted
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/4 tsp cardamom
- 3/4 cup (100 g) pistachios, unsalted
- 1/3 cup (50 g) almonds
Instructions
- Finely chop the dates and place them in a mixing bowl.
- Add the honey, cardamom, and freshly squeezed orange juice to the chopped dates. Mix well until the ingredients are fully combined and the mixture is sticky.
- In a skillet over medium heat, lightly toast the almonds and pistachios for about 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Remove from heat and let them cool slightly.
- Once cooled, grind the almonds and pistachios in a food processor until they reach a coarse consistency.
- Add all of the ground almonds and 50 g of the ground pistachios to the date-honey mixture. Reserve the remaining pistachios for coating.
- Mix everything thoroughly until the nuts are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- With your hands, form the mixture into small balls, about the size of a walnut.
- Roll each truffle in the reserved ground pistachios to coat the outside.
- Place the truffles on a tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.
Notes
- Store the truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- You can substitute other nuts like walnuts or cashews if desired.
- For a different flavor profile, try adding a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg.
- These truffles are perfect for a post-holiday detox or a healthy snack any time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 13
- Sodium: 1
- Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 16
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 0
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why are the almonds and pistachios toasted before being ground?
Lightly toasting the 3/4 cup pistachios and 1/3 cup almonds in a skillet for 3–5 minutes deepens their nuttiness and brings out their oils, which makes the finished truffles more flavorful than if the nuts were ground raw.
What is the role of cardamom in this recipe?
The 1/4 tsp of cardamom adds a warm, floral spice note that the article says makes the truffles taste like “a cross between fig newtons and baklava.” The notes suggest you can swap it out for cinnamon or nutmeg for a different flavor profile.
How long do these keep?
The notes say to store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. They need at least 30 minutes in the fridge after rolling to firm up before serving.
These look great. I think they’d be great during the holidays, to balance out all the truffles and cookies. I’d certainly be happy to get a box of these at gift-giving time.
These look really delicious, what a clever way to treat your sweet tooth this January!