Description
These Vegan Carrot Cake Truffles are a delightful, sugar-free, and paleo-friendly treat that combines the natural sweetness of dates and carrots with warm spices and a rich dark chocolate coating. Perfect for a healthy dessert or snack, they are easy to make and full of wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 carrots
- 8-10 dates, soft
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 60 g ground almonds
- 40 g roasted pepitas, finely ground
- 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp cardamom
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground nutmeg
- 1/2 -1 tsp freshly grated or powdered ginger
- 1 pinch salt
- 3 tbsp chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Coating
- 100 g dark chocolate (vegan chocolate)
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- pepitas for decorating
Instructions
- Grate Carrots and Remove Moisture: Grate the carrots very finely and squeeze out some of the moisture using kitchen paper to avoid soggy truffles.
- Prepare the Mixture: In a food processor, blitz the dates, maple syrup, and vanilla extract into a smooth paste. Add the grated carrots, ground almonds, finely ground pepitas, ground flaxseed, cinnamon, ground cloves, cardamom, nutmeg, ginger, salt, and blend all ingredients to create a smooth mixture. Then stir in the chopped pecans or walnuts if using.
- Shape the Truffles: Using about one heaping teaspoon of the mixture at a time, roll into small round truffles and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Chill in the refrigerator to firm up.
- Coat with Chocolate: Melt the dark chocolate and coconut oil together in a bain-marie (double boiler). Using two forks, dip and roll each chilled truffle in the melted chocolate. Decorate with pepita seeds before the chocolate sets. Allow the chocolate coating to dry completely.
- Store and Serve: Store the truffles in the refrigerator or a cool room for up to one week. Enjoy as a healthy, flavorful snack or dessert.
Notes
- Make sure the dates are soft for easy blending; soak in warm water for 10 minutes if needed.
- Adjust the amount of spices to suit your taste preference.
- If the mixture is too wet to shape, chill it longer or add a little more ground almonds or flaxseed.
- The truffles can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
- Use high-quality vegan dark chocolate for the best flavor and texture.
- For a nut-free version, omit the chopped nuts and increase pepitas slightly.
