Artificial Food Coloring Free Blueberry Lemon Date Truffles
These little truffles get their gorgeous deep-purple hue entirely from Medjool dates and dried blueberries — no dyes, no synthetic colorants, nothing artificial anywhere in the mix. That's a bigger deal than it sounds, because so many store-bought truffles and energy balls sneak in coloring agents to make them look more appealing on the shelf. Here, the color is completely real, and so is the flavor: bright lemon zest and fresh lemon juice cut through the natural sweetness of the dates, while Ceylon cinnamon and ground ginger add a warm, subtle depth that makes each bite feel a little more sophisticated than your average snack ball. Coconut flour and melted coconut oil bind everything into a smooth, rollable paste that firms up beautifully in the fridge, and the shredded coconut coating adds just enough texture to make them feel like a proper treat. They come together in a food processor with minimal cleanup, which means you're basically thirty minutes away from a batch of something that looks and tastes genuinely indulgent. Keep a stash in the refrigerator and they're ready whenever you need a quick, clean-ingredient bite that doesn't compromise on flavor.
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16 servings
- 16 medjool dates, pitted
- ½ cup dried blueberries, unsweetened
- ¼ cup coconut flour
- 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 1 tbsp lemon zest (from about 2 lemons)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ceylon cinnamon
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
For rolling
- ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut, for rolling
Instructions
- 1
If your dates feel firm or dry, soak them in warm water for 5 minutes, then drain and pat dry before using.
- 2
Add the pitted dates, dried blueberries, coconut flour, melted coconut oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, ground ginger, Ceylon cinnamon, and sea salt to a food processor. Process for 60–90 seconds, stopping to scrape down the sides once, until the mixture comes together into a thick, uniform paste that holds its shape when pressed between your fingers.
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