No-Bake Vegan Gingerbread Truffles – Healthy Christmas Treat

Ingredients

• • 2 ⅞ cups pitted Medjool dates
• • 1 ⅞ cup raw cashews
• • ⅞ cup rolled oats
• • ⅞ cup molasses
• • 2 ⅞ tbsp ground ginger
• • 1 ⅞ tbsp ground cinnamon
• • ⅞ tsp nutmeg
• • ⅞ tsp cayenne pepper
• • ⅞ cup vegan dark chocolate chips
• • ⅞ cup melted coconut oil

Instructions

1. 1

   In a food processor, combine dates, cashews, oats, molasses, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cayenne. Process until smooth and sticky.

2. 2

   Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for 1 hour to firm up.

3. 3

   Roll mixture into 1-inch balls using damp hands. Place on parchment-lined tray.

4. 4

   In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in 30-second intervals, stirring between.

5. 5

   Roll each truffle in melted chocolate, then place on parchment paper to set.

6. 6

   Refrigerate for 30 minutes until chocolate hardens.