Adzuki and Hazelnut Truffles
A sweet treat that is delicious, nutritious, and even a little decadent! Your friends and family won’t believe there are beans in these wholesome, chocolatey truffles.
Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 15 mins
Yield: 2 truffles
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked adzuki beans, drained and cooled
- 1 cup pitted dates
- 1 cup hazelnuts
- 2 Tbsp cacao powder
- 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
Instructions
- 1. Soak the dates in hot water for 30 minutes or until soft. Drain and set aside.
- 2. Toast the hazelnuts in a saucepan or in the oven on low heat. Once cooled, chop the hazelnuts in a food processor or with a knife. Set aside.
- 3. Using an immersion or regular blender, process the adzuki beans with the dates, ¾ cup of the chopped hazelnuts, cocoa, vanilla, and sea salt until smooth. You may need to add 1 tsp of water for the mixture to come together.
- 4. With moistened hands, roll the mixture into 12 balls to form the truffles.
- 5. Coat truffles with the remaining crushed hazelnuts.
- 6. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.
Cooking Tips
Cooking Tips
- 1. Instead of making balls, you can form squares. To do this, place parchment paper in a square or rectangular mold, spread the dough evenly in the pan, sprinkle with crushed hazelnuts, and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Cut into squares.
- 2. Store in the refrigerator for 3 days or freeze.
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