Turmeric Free Blueberry Lemon Date Truffles
These little no-bake bites pack a serious punch of flavor — sweet Medjool dates and dried blueberries blended with bright lemon zest, a hint of ginger, and warm Ceylon cinnamon, then rolled in shredded coconut for a finish that looks as good as it tastes. The food processor does all the heavy lifting, bringing everything together into a smooth, fudgy paste that rolls into perfect little spheres with almost no effort. For anyone navigating spice sensitivities, these are a genuinely satisfying treat — every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify, with zero hidden seasonings to second-guess. The lemon juice and zest keep things lively and fresh, cutting through the richness of the dates and coconut oil in the best possible way. A short chill in the fridge is all it takes to firm them up into snackable, gift-worthy truffles. Make a batch on Sunday and you'll have something sweet and energizing ready to grab all week long.
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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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