Breastfeeding Friendly Blueberry Lemon Date Truffles
These little no-bake bites are proof that a satisfying sweet treat doesn't have to involve refined sugar or a hot oven. Medjool dates and dried blueberries do all the heavy lifting here, delivering natural sweetness alongside a pop of fruity flavor, while fresh lemon zest and juice keep everything bright and lively. A touch of Ceylon cinnamon and ground ginger round out the flavor in a way that feels almost indulgent — but every ingredient is genuinely nourishing. Coconut flour helps bind the mixture into a rollable paste, and a coat of shredded coconut gives each truffle a satisfying texture on the outside. For anyone navigating the extra nutritional demands of breastfeeding, snacks like these — made from whole, recognizable ingredients with no additives or mystery fillers — are exactly the kind of thing worth keeping stocked in the fridge. They come together in a food processor with minimal cleanup, and after a short chill they're firm, portable, and ready whenever hunger strikes between feeds. Make a batch on the weekend and you'll have a grab-and-go option that actually feels like a treat.
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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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