Nut Butter Brownie Truffles

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Have you ever had a Larabar?  I just adore them.  They are a fruit and nut bar that has no added sugars or sweeteners in them.  Dates and nuts are literally the basis of all the bars.  Some have chocolate chips and sweetened dried fruit in them, but they are still one of the purest bars out there.  They are very sweet, but dates are the sole reason.  It made me wonder what else I could use dates for.  I keep seeing these brownie bites floating around on Pinterest, and it gave me an idea.

These things are addictive.  They have a similar texture and flavor to brownies, but none of the added sugar to go with it.  These are sweetened with dates and dates alone.  Seriously a guilt free treat, packed with protein.  What could be better?

 

Nut Butter Brownie Truffles

YEILD: About 16-18 truffles

ingredients:

1/2 cup gluten free rolled oats
1/2 cup nut butter of choice (I used Artisan Walnut-Cashew Butter)
1/2 cup packed dates
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon of salt
2 tablespoons of water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chocolate chips ( I use Enjoy Life soy free, dairy free, gluten free chocolate chips)

directions:

Combined rolled oats, nut butter, dates, cocoa powder, and salt in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until dough turns to fine crumbs.  Add the water and vanilla extract and process until combined.  Pulse in the chocolate chips.

With a tablespoon, scoop dough and roll into balls with your hands.  Store in an airtight glass container with a locking lid.  Enjoy!


Recipe by Katelyn of Pisa Cake