Guilt Free Peppermint Truffles (Healthy Holiday Treat)

These peppermint truffles are not only delicious and decadent, they are a healthy holiday dessert option. Packed with energy and made from dates and other natural ingredients (like a homemade Larabar), these mint chocolate bites will leave you guilt free this holiday season!

These peppermint truffles are not only delicious and decadent, they could almost be called healthy.  Packed with energy and made from dates and other natural ingredients (like a homemade Larabar), these mint chocolate bites will leave you guilt free this holiday season! #healthytreat
Guilt-free truffles. How’s that for a selling point?
peppermint truffles with no added sugar: gluten free and guilt free date based (like a homemade Larabar) holiday treats! #healthyholidaytreat

I mentioned my recent decision not to eat wheat (at all) or sugar (when possible), and let me just tell you that right before the holidays was a tough time to start this plan. Might not have been my smartest decision… or was it?

dates, chocolate, and a few secret ingredients... homemade lara bits! #healthydessert

I’ve been challenged to think outside the box of my normal holiday treats, and I’m thrilled to be able to share this brilliant little recipe with you all for Ella Claire’s holiday recipe group. Don’t miss all the amazing treats linked at the bottom of this post.

peppermint chocolate truffles: date based truffles are gluten free and guilt free! #healthyholidaydessert

But back to the truffles… I’ve been making some date-based bars lately as a little treat, so I thought I’d adapt those for some more dessert-style bites. Roll them in cocoa, and you’d never know they weren’t all chocolate.

cocoa covered peppermint chocolate truffles... guilt free and gluten free, these date-based bits are amazing! #healthyholidays

And they are so easy to make. Chop the nuts and chocolate in a food processor, then the dates and flavors, then mix it all together….

And enjoy!

peppermint truffles date bites homemade larabar healthy holiday dessert #healthydessert
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Guilt Free Peppermint Truffles

These date-based peppermint truffles are gluten free and without any added sugar.  Rich, decadent, and delicious, these truffles are your perfect holiday treat!

Course Dessert
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 36 1" bites

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips 70% cacao if possible
  • 1/2 cup roasted cashews (or almonds)
  • 16 oz pitted dates (approx 3-4 cups)
  • 2 tbsp cocoa
  • 2 tsp warm water
  • 1/4 tsp peppermint extract

Instructions

  1. Dump your chocolate chips and nuts in your food processor and chop until until finely ground.  Set aside.

  2. Put dates, cocoa, water, and peppermint extract in food processor and process until paste like.

  3. Add the chocolate and nuts in with the date mixture and process until evenly mixed.

  4. Dust your hands with cocoa powder to keep the dough from sticking to them and roll 1" balls.

  5. Roll finished bites in cocoa to complete the look.

Or pin it for later. 🙂

These peppermint truffles are not only delicious and decadent, they could almost be called healthy.  Packed with energy and made from dates and other natural ingredients (like a homemade Larabar), these mint chocolate bites will leave you guilt free this holiday season! #healthytreat

And for more amazing holiday treats, be sure to visit the recipes below!

Nonna’s Famous Toffee by Ella Claire | Peppermint Fudge by Zevy Joy | Donut Hole Tree by Love Grows Wild | Chocolate Covered Cherries by anderson + grant

Peppermint Truffles by Maison de Pax | Christmas Tree Gingerbread Cake by Inspired by Charm | Gingerbread Brownies by My Sweet Savannah | Dark Chocolate Pretzel Bark by Finding Home Farms

Peppermint Smores by Nest of Posies | Classic Peppermint Bark by Nina Hendrick Design Co. | Homemade Marshmallows by Boxwood Avenue

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  1. 5 stars
    I love anything with peppermint, so I already know I’ll love these truffles too. Can’t wait to try them myself!

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