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    Published: Nov 4, 2020 · Modified: May 24, 2022 · This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking through my links.

    Healthy Vegan Truffles (Power balls)

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    Healthy Vegan Truffles are my favorite easy-to-make snacks. I love eating easy healthy sweet snacks after meals, and it is not always easy to have an excellent healthy option. However, these no-bake power balls are very healthy and children-friendly.

    Healthy Vegan Truffles
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    One of the great things about these oatmeal power balls is that you can vary it with the available ingredients in your kitchen.

    You can get 90% of the same result every time if you keep the proportion of cereals, nuts, and dehydrated fruits. So, as always, feel free to play.

    Healthy Vegan Truffles

    It is the first time in a while that we have these healthy power balls without children around. Since our nieces and nephews always ask us to get in the kitchen and make some of these together.

    This is an excellent option if you have children in the house or feel like sharing some time with the little ones you frequent.

    Make sure you also try our no-bake homemade fig bars, made with only 5 ingredients, and our 4-ingredient vegan protein cookies.

    By the way, this recipe is great for the Back to School Season. It is a great way to share with your children how to make a tasty and healthy snack they can be proud of!

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    • 🧾 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🫙  Storing
    • 📚 More healthy snacks
    • 📋 Recipe
    • 🌡️ Food safety
    • 💬 Reviews and Comments

    🧾 Ingredients

    vegan truffles ingredients in blender
    • Organic walnuts
    • Oats Organic, old-fashioned, gluten-free
    • Organic almonds
    • Peanuts
    • Dates or prunes
    • Chia seeds or poppy seeds
    • Shredded coconut

    Feel free to play with the ingredients available in your kitchen. We use dry fruits, oats, nuts, seeds, and dates here.

    Look for the proportions in the recipe card at the bottom.

    🔪 Instructions

    It is the easiest thing to do, as you just need to pick the ingredients and put them in your food processor.

    First, add half of the ingredients and pulse.

    Continue adding the ingredients and pulsing/stopping.

    Healthy Vegan Truffles Ingredients in Blender Front View

    Since you don't have any liquid ingredients, you might need to help the mix with a spatula.

    Once it is well mixed, take it out and start shaping the balls.

    With your hands, make small balls with the mix.

    Optionally: lay in small bowls, either cocoa powder, shredded coconut, or white sesame seeds, and roll the previously made healthy power balls. You could even use the almond pulp leftovers from making almond milk in your energy power balls.

    Rolling Truffles in shredded coconut
    Roll Truffles in shredded coconut
    Rolling Truffles in sesame seeds
    Roll Truffles in sesame seeds
    power balls covered in shredded coconut
    Healthy Vegan Truffles

    Remember, you can always make this with fewer ingredients, such as 1 ½ cups of the same kind of nuts; I like using various ingredients to ensure I have a nutrient-dense snack or dessert.

    Add dried dates. Did you know that dates are very nutritious and have many health benefits? Here are some:

    They are high in Disease-Fighting Antioxidants: preventing the development of certain chronic illnesses, such as heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s, and diabetes.

    Healthy Vegan Truffles Variations

    Dates may help lower inflammation and prevent plaques from forming in the brain, which is essential for preventing Alzheimer’s disease.

    Dates are a healthy substitute for white sugar in recipes due to their sweet taste, nutrients, fiber, and antioxidants. See how to make a date paste to use in baking recipes, smoothies, and any recipe that requires a sweetener.

    🫙  Storing

    These energy balls are easy to store and keep well. Just store in a closed container such as BPA-free Tupperware.

    📚 More healthy snacks

    • Check out our Crispy Kale Guilt-Free Snack.
    • How to Make Homemade Granola Bars
    • Vegan Granola Bars
    • Try out these 3-ingredient low-calorie protein balls; they are gluten-free and made in minutes.

    Want to know more about the benefits of dates? Learn more.

    ⭐ If you try this recipe, let us know! 💬 Leave a comment, rate it, and don't forget to tag us @ourplantbasedworld on Instagram. Cheers!

    📋 Recipe

    power balls

    Healthy Vegan Truffles (Power Balls)

    Gus
    This recipe is one of my favorite easy to make snacks. I love eating something sweet after every meal, and it is not always easy to have an excellent healthy option.
    5 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time 25 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Snack, Sweet
    Cuisine Healthy
    Servings 25 truffles
    Calories 119 kcal

    Equipment

    May favorite food processor: Cuisine Art
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    Food Processor (affiliate link)
    Tovolo Flex-Core Wood Handled Silicone Spatula Non-Stick, Heat-Resistant, BPA-Free, Dishwasher-Safe with Removable Angled Head.
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    copper measuring cups and spoons.
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    Ingredients
     
     

    • ½ cup walnuts organic
    • 1 cup oats Organic, old fashioned, gluten-free
    • ½ cup almonds organic
    • ½ cup peanuts
    • ⅔ cup dates or prunes
    • ⅓ cup chia seeds or poppy seeds
    • ½ cup coconut shredded

    Optional (to decorate):

    • ¼ cup cocoa powder
    • ½ cup coconut shredded
    • ⅓ cup sesame seeds
    • 1 tablespoon coconut oil in case you need more moisture to make the balls
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    Directions
     

    • Blend. Place all the ingredients (except for the ones used for decoration) on a kitchen robot until you have a paste; I don’t grind it too much since I like to keep textures on my bites.
    • Make the balls with the mix and then place the cocoa, the coconut flakes, and the sesame seeds on small balls, and pass the truffles through them, separately, to have three different looks. You can make just one option, like coconut flakes if you prefer to simplify your life!

    Notes

    Store for up to a month in the refrigerator or 3 months in the freezer. 
    If freezing them, thaw them 30 minutes before consuming them.

    Nutrition Facts

    Calories: 119kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 11mgPotassium: 133mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 1mg
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    Nutrition Facts
    Healthy Vegan Truffles (Power Balls)
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    119
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    8
    g
    12
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    2
    g
    13
    %
    Trans Fat
     
    1
    g
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    3
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    2
    g
    Sodium
     
    11
    mg
    0
    %
    Potassium
     
    133
    mg
    4
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    10
    g
    3
    %
    Fiber
     
    3
    g
    13
    %
    Sugar
     
    4
    g
    4
    %
    Protein
     
    3
    g
    6
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    2
    IU
    0
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    1
    mg
    1
    %
    Calcium
     
    52
    mg
    5
    %
    Iron
     
    1
    mg
    6
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
     
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    🌡️ Food safety

    • Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
    • Do not use the same utensils on cooked food that previously touched raw meat
    • Wash hands after touching raw meat
    • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
    • Never leave cooking food unattended
    • Use oils with high smoking points to avoid harmful compounds
    • Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

    See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

    The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist's advice. See our full Nutritional Disclosure here.

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    1. Sarai De Obaldia says

      February 27, 2021 at 4:56 pm

      So easy and delishhh!!!!! Im in love !

      Reply
    2. Taly says

      July 20, 2021 at 6:10 pm

      Me encantan las trufas e innovar! Así que voy a probar esta versión saludable!!!

      Reply
      • Gus says

        July 20, 2021 at 6:16 pm

        Qué bueno! A innovar se ha dicho! Después nos cuentas cuáles son tu preferidas!

        Reply
    3. Sara Welch says

      September 16, 2021 at 7:44 pm

      5 stars
      These have easily become a new favorite treat in my home! Easy, quick and healthy to boot; love them!

      Reply
    4. Pam says

      September 16, 2021 at 8:01 pm

      5 stars
      These are so perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without blowing your whole eating plan.

      Reply
    5. Eliza Cross says

      September 16, 2021 at 8:37 pm

      5 stars
      Love this! Thank you for solving my afternoon sweet cravings! This recipe for delicious chocolatey healthy truffles is another winner from Our Plant Based World.

      Reply
    6. Alison says

      September 16, 2021 at 9:44 pm

      5 stars
      These make for a healthy yet indulgent snack or treat!

      Reply

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