Who doesn’t love chocolate truffles? And that chocolate-orange combo… mmm! These raw chocolate truffles are made with just 5 super healthy ingredients, but you’ll think you’re eating a gooey brownie!
What do you do when you somehow find you’ve stashed lots of unhealthy snacks in your maternity hospital bag? Make a ‘token’ healthy snack to throw in there too!
When the moment arrives, I’ll still most probably be stuffing myself mostly with Pringles and chocolate (just being honest here).
But given the 5 super healthy ingredients in these raw chocolate truffles – raw cashews, orange zest and juice, dates, sultanas, and raw cacao – you’ll be amazed how much like a naughty treat they taste. Sort of like a gooey, decadent brownie – honestly!
And yet they are good, really good (we’re talking almost too good) for you. Not a speck of refined sugar in sight. They also happen to be gluten free and vegan, if either of these are important for you.
If you’ve been hanging around here for a while, you may recall seeing an old post of mine for 5-ingredient chocolate orange bars. Which yes, use virtually the same recipe as these smaller truffles.
This recipe is fabulous in bar form, too. I just thought it would be nice to hide away a bite-sized version in my freezer to stave off the munchies while I’m skulking around the house on maternity leave. I’ve also updated the ingredients list to include cup measurements – and hopefully the photos are a bit better in this post, too!
And yes, I did say in the freezer. I LOVE these straight from the freezer. I’m not exactly sure why – they don’t really freeze, they just go a bit harder and colder and taste really good to me that way.You’ll just have to try it for yourself to see if you like them that way too or if you prefer to keep them softer and more chocolate truffle-like.
So how’s the January diet going? Ba ha ha! We’re enjoying plenty of smoothies as Mr. Scrummy plays with his new Nutri Ninja that he got from Santa Claus, but we’re also still making our way through the huge pile of chocolates we got given from friends and family.
Well, never mind. It’s all about the balance, isn’t it? And popping one of these delicious raw chocolate orange truffles in your mouth every now and again should make you feel better!
And here’s a little video to show you exactly how to make them:
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5-ingredient raw chocolate orange truffles
Ingredients
- 1 orange juiced and zested
- 1 1/2 cups dates (pitted)
- 1 1/4 cups cashews (raw)
- 1/2 cup raisins (or sultanas, I used raisins)
- 4 tablespoons cacao powder (raw)
Instructions
- Put the dates in a small bowl and pour half of the orange juice over them. Put aside for a moment.
- Put the cashews and the rest of the orange juice in your food processor and process until they are all mashed up and clump together in a ball (this took quite a while – at least 2 or 3 minutes).
- Tip the cashew and orange mixture into a bowl. Then tip the dates/orange juice and sultanas into the food processor and process until they too are all mashed up and form a sticky ball (this probably won’t take as long as the cashews).
- Add the mashed up dates/sultanas to the cashew/orange mixture in the bowl, then add the cacao and orange zest and mash everything together well until it resembles a thick chocolate cake batter.
- Take teaspoons of mixture and roll into truffles. Finally, roll in raw cacao powder.
Recipe Notes
Try storing the truffles in the freezer – they’re delicious that way!
Why not save this to your Healthy Food or Vegan board for later? 🙂
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These look delicious Helen! I will definitely have to give them a go. I’m obviously right behind on your news – maternity hospital bag!! Congratulations to you and Mr Scrummy from both DB and me!!! That’s fabulous news. HB xx
Hi Heather! Yup, news indeed! I still can’t really believe it. These past 9 months have crawled in some ways but raced by in others. Thanks so much for th e congrats and I really hope you can meet bubs some time soon (we’re on our way back to Perth – stay tuned!)
Happy New Year Helen!!!!
I so lurrrve healthy treats that masquerade as naughty ones and since I’ve been I’m crushing on chocolate and orange in a big way, I am sitting here wishing a half dozen of these would magically appear in front of me! Fantastic recipe!
Hi Shashi! I should have guessed this recipe would be right up your alley. So glad you like it!
It’s been WAY too long since I visitedbecause I didn’t know you were pregnant!!! Congratulations!!! Boy, these truffles look fabulous! I can indulge without all the guilt!!!
Thank you so much, Liz! Well, I was being a bit coy about the whole thing over here. Only just ‘announced’ it, really!
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU!
Oh I’ve been so behind – congratulations, Helen!! I am so all about all things chocolate + orange, and these are just genius. They look so decadent but I love how they’re healthier!
Hi Alyssa! So lovely to hear from you! To be fair, I only just really let the cat out of the bag here on the blog. 🙂
Ooh these look like those wonderful indulgent truffles which is really the highest compliment for them! 😀 And how did I miss the wonderful news? A massive congratulations darling Helen!! 😀 xxx
Thank you so much, dear Lorraine – we’re thrilled and can’t wait for bubs’ arrival!
My hospital bag is all ready to go too, but I just threw in some snack pack almonds – boring. This is WAY better! AND they would be great after we come home for something to snack on while nursing! Making for sure! Can’t wait to share baby stories! I think it’s so funny that we virtually have the same delivery date! Thinking of you and hope your delivery day goes smoothly as well 🙂
It’s lovely, Kathleen – I can’t wait to hear what you have, what you call your baby, weight etc.!! 😉
Not long to go now! I just want baby to hold off for at least another week. Still got so much to get done!
I have been away too long….I had no idea you were expecting!! Congratulations, Helen, and I’m beyond excited for you! These truffles look perfect for the maternity bag and I could really put these down myself. Delicious, and good luck with your labor!
Hi Marcie! Thanks so much for the congrats and good wishes! Not long to go now!
The only thing better than a chocolate truffle is an orange and chocolate truffle. These will be my new favorite treat.
Ha – totally agreed! 🙂
I remember these bars and now the truffles with similar flavor are amazing! Perfect for the hospital bag! Thinking of you and wishing you all the best! Can’t wait to find out what you are having! Take care Helen!
Thank you so much for your thoughts, Mira – not long now at all, and I’ll make sure you get to see a photo!
Congrats Helen, wishing you all the best for when your baby arrives! 🙂 These truffles look divine – love anything with chocolate and orange.
Hi Jess! Thank you so much – very excited (and a bit nervous!) now!
Miam miam, ces truffes sont excellents, gourmands et au même temps healthy! Parfaits pour attendre le bébé 😉