Nutmeg 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 base that tastes far more indulgent than it has any right to. A touch of Ceylon cinnamon and ground ginger adds warmth without overwhelming the citrus, and the whole thing comes together in a food processor in under two minutes. Rolling each truffle in shredded coconut gives you a satisfying texture contrast and a snowy finish that makes them look genuinely impressive on a dessert plate. For anyone navigating warm-spice sensitivities, these are a dream — the recipe leans on ginger and cinnamon for depth, with absolutely no nutmeg anywhere in sight. The ingredient list is short, whole-food, and straightforward, so there's no guesswork about what's actually going into your batch. A quick chill in the fridge is all it takes to set them into firm, rollable truffles that hold together beautifully. Make a double batch — they disappear fast.
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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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