These date-based holiday truffles are simply the zest! Infused with fresh orange juice, cardamom spice and a dash of orange zest, they’re a sweet addition to both your holiday brunch spread and post-feast dessert! Serve with tea for the ultimate treat.
Orange-Cardamom Holiday Truffles
Servings 12
Calories 121.61 kcal
Ingredients
Truffles
- 8 cardamom pods
- 1/2 cup tigernut flour
- 1/2 cup coconut milk powder
- 2 Tbsp. fresh squeezed orange juice
- 1/2 cup pitted dates
Coating
- 1/4 cup desiccated coconut
- Zest of 1 orange
Instructions
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Place cardamom pods on cutting board. Use flat edge of knife to press down and crack pods. Collect seeds and discard pods.
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In blender, combine cardamom seeds, tigernut flour and coconut powder. Pulse until mixed. Add orange juice and dates, one at a time, while pulsing blender until dough-like consistency forms.
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Scoop out about 1 tablespoon or so of mixture and roll it into a ball. Repeat with remaining dough. Set aside.
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On cutting board, combine desiccated coconut and orange zest. Use hands to mix and spread out evenly.
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Roll one truffle at a time in the coconut-zest mixture until fully coated. Repeat with remaining truffles.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition Facts
Orange-Cardamom Holiday Truffles
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 121.61
Calories from Fat 69
% Daily Value*
Fat 7.63g12%
Saturated Fat 6.03g30%
Sodium 21.71mg1%
Potassium 88.93mg3%
Carbohydrates 12.47g4%
Fiber 1.48g6%
Sugar 5.27g6%
Protein 2.15g4%
Vitamin A 5.67IU0%
Vitamin C 1.7mg2%
Calcium 10.25mg1%
Iron 0.51mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.