Legume Free Blueberry Lemon Date Truffles
These little no-bake truffles are proof that a handful of whole-food ingredients can produce something that feels genuinely indulgent. Medjool dates and dried blueberries do all the heavy lifting here — their natural sweetness and deep, jammy flavor come together in the food processor into a thick paste that rolls beautifully into bite-sized balls. Fresh lemon zest and juice cut right through the richness, while Ceylon cinnamon and ground ginger add a warm, subtle spice that keeps every bite interesting. A final roll in shredded coconut gives each truffle a light, snowy coating with just enough texture to make them feel like something you'd find at a fancy confectionery. For anyone navigating legume-free eating, store-bought energy balls and protein bites are often full of chickpea flour, peanut butter, or other off-limits binders — this recipe sidesteps all of that with coconut flour and coconut oil instead. The whole process comes together in one food processor bowl, and after a short chill in the fridge they're firm, satisfying, and ready to eat.
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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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