Carrageenan Free Blueberry Lemon Date Truffles
These little no-bake bites pack a serious punch of bright, fruity flavor — chewy Medjool dates and dried blueberries blended with fresh lemon zest and juice create a naturally sweet, jammy base that tastes far more indulgent than the ingredient list suggests. A touch of Ceylon cinnamon and ground ginger adds warmth that plays beautifully against the citrus, and rolling each truffle in shredded coconut gives them a satisfying, slightly crisp exterior. The whole thing comes together in a food processor, which means minimal effort and maximum reward. For anyone navigating ingredient labels on packaged sweets and snacks, these are a breath of fresh air — every single component here is a whole food or simple pantry staple, with no thickeners, stabilizers, or additives hiding anywhere in the mix. Carrageenan tends to sneak into processed confections, dairy alternatives, and even some dried fruit coatings, so making truffles from scratch like this is genuinely the cleanest route to a treat you can feel good about. A short chill in the fridge is all they need to firm up into perfectly scoopable, gift-worthy bites. Keep a batch in the refrigerator and you'll have something sweet and satisfying ready whenever the craving hits.
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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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