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Gingerbread Truffles

Published: November 1, 2017 | Last updated: October 28, 2018 39 Comments

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Gingerbread Truffles are delectable and addictive with perfect holiday flavours, no-one will know that these sweet and delicious treats are made out of dates, prunes and pecans. They are vegan and gluten-free.

A small metal bowl filled with truffles on a wooden table with cinnamon sticks to the right. Most truffles are rolled in cocoa powder but two of them are not rolled and are darker in colour

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(This recipe first appeared on Imagelicious on December 3, 2015)

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the Imagelicious household. I put up my tree and decorated the house on December 1st. One of my cats loves sitting under the tree and keeps pretending to be a gift.

With all the decorations twinkling and holiday songs playing, I crave the flavours of ginger and nutmeg and clove and cinnamon.

I make Gingerbread cheesecake almost every year. I indulge in Gingerbread waffles and Vegan Gingerbread Cake. I eat one or two or ten (who is counting?) Gingerbread cookies each December.

Close up of a cocoa rolled truffle on a wooden table. A little bit of the bowl with truffles is in the background, blurred

With all the indulgences of the season, sometimes it’s easy to forget about healthy and nutritious food. Instead, opting in to have all the delicious treats that go hand in hand with December.

I always try to find some sort of a balance. If I have rich, cheesy, creamy, chocolaty (circle the correct option… I usually have to circle all of them) food one day, then I try to have something lighter, yet still delicious and satisfying the next day.

What are the ingredients for Gingerbread Truffles

The ingredients are wholesome and healthy. They are sweetened with some maple syrup but you could omit it for an even healthier treat. Just add a bit of water or orange juice to help the mixture stay together.

  • Medjool dates
  • prunes
  • pecans
  • gingerbread spices: cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg
  • cocoa powder
  • maple syrup

Variations and substitutions for Gingerbread Truffles

These little Gingerbread Truffles are a perfect treat during Holiday season: they are made with healthy dates, prunes, and pecans, sweetened with a touch of maple syrup and mixed with cocoa powder. Biting into one of these morsels feels like you are indulging in a pure Gingerbread chocolaty goodness.

  • Medjool dates
    • Medjool dates are wonderfully smooth, pliable, and sweet. However, they are more expensive than some other kinds.
    • You can use Honey Dates instead of Medjool dates. They are also very sweet and soft and you can often find them in a local bulk food store.
  • Prunes
    • Prunes have a bad reputation but they are an absolutely wonderful ingredient! They are sweet but also tangy and provide a much needed balance in these Gingerbread truffles.
    • You can use extra dates instead of prunes but the flavour will be different and much sweeter.
  • Pecans
    • I love the buttery neutral flavour of pecans, it’s very unobtrusive.
    • Feel free to use walnuts instead of pecans if you’d like.
  • Gingerbread spices
    • I use my own variation here but feel free to use more cloves or less ginger depending on your taste.
    • You can also use 2 teaspoons of pre-made gingerbread spice.
  • Cocoa powder
    • That’s what really gives the chocolate flavour to the Gingerbread truffles so it cannot be omitted.
    • Make sure it’s unsweetened cocoa powder.
  • Maple syrup
    • Maple syrup is used for sweetness as well as for added moisture, otherwise the mixture wouldn’t come together.
    • You can use honey, agave syrup or another liquid sweetener instead.
    • Alternatively, omit the sweetener and use a bit of juice (orange or apple) or even water to add the moisture to the mixture.
    • For a fun twist, use some rum or brandy instead of maple syrup.

These Gingerbread Truffles are sweet and piquant from all the spices. They have a pronounced chocolate flavour. These truffles consist of wholesome and natural ingredients, and they are also vegan and gluten-free (added bonus), so why not have a couple?

Half a small metal bowl filled with truffles on a wooden table with one truffle on the table in the front. Focus of the photo is on the truffle on the table

Watch the video to see how easy these Gingerbread Truffles are to make… Yes, the video is very different in style. I wanted to try something new and different…

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Gingerbread Truffles

Gingerbread Truffles are delectable and addictive with perfect holiday flavours, no-one will know that these sweet and delicious treats are made out of dates, prunes and pecans. They are vegan and gluten-free - Imagelicious
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword christmas, dessert, vegan
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 25 truffles
Calories 34kcal
Author Julia

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Medjool dates, pitted, roughly chopped (about 5)
  • 1/2 cup prunes, pitted, roughly chopped (about 6)
  • 1/2 cup pecan halves
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder (more for rolling truffles - optional)
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or a bit more if needed)
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Instructions

  • Add the dates, prunes, pecans, and spices to the food processor. Pulse for about a minute or until the mixture is smooth.
  • Add the cocoa powder and pulse until it's incorporated.
  • Add the maple syrup to make the mixture pliable. You may need to add a touch more than 1 tablespoon if the mixture is too dry.
  • Take about one tablespoon of mixture at a time and roll into balls.
  • If using, roll in extra cocoa powder.

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Notes

I always use gloves when rolling these truffles as otherwise it gets super messy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1truffle | Calories: 34kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Fat: 1g | Potassium: 68mg | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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Nutrition Facts
Gingerbread Truffles
Amount Per Serving (1 truffle)
Calories 34 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Potassium 68mg2%
Carbohydrates 5g2%
Sugar 3g3%
Vitamin A 30IU1%
Calcium 8mg1%
Iron 0.2mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. Amber | Quite Good Food says

    December 11, 2015 at 8:28 am

    Yum! These sound delicious and I bet the prunes make them extra moist and full flavoured. I’ll be trying these, thanks!

    Reply
  2. Isabelle @ Crumb says

    December 8, 2015 at 7:03 pm

    These look AH-MAH-ZING! I especially love the fact that these truffles get their sweetness from dried fruits and maple syrup… so much less guilt than regular chocolate truffles, which means I don’t have to feel bad if I eat a whole batch on my own. 🙂 (And yes, that’s exactly what I’m planning on doing.)

    Reply
    • Imagelicious says

      December 10, 2015 at 6:50 pm

      Thanks, Isabelle! I love these truffles too, they are healthy and relatively guilt-free. Technically there’s no need for maple syrup as they are sweet enough, but it helps with the consistency.

      Reply
  3. Kathy Hester says

    December 8, 2015 at 3:54 am

    I need these right now! I will be adding these to my make for the holidays list.

    Reply
    • Imagelicious says

      December 10, 2015 at 6:49 pm

      And thank you again 🙂 I hope you make them!

      Reply
  4. Kathy Hester says

    December 8, 2015 at 3:53 am

    I want to eat these right now! They sound beyond amazing!

    Reply
    • Imagelicious says

      December 10, 2015 at 6:49 pm

      Thank you 🙂

      Reply
  5. rachel @ athletic avocado says

    December 7, 2015 at 1:39 am

    These look so delicious! I never would have guessed that they are made from whole food ingredients! yum!

    Reply
    • Imagelicious says

      December 7, 2015 at 3:57 pm

      Even if you eat them, you wouldn’t know that they are healthy! They taste delicious.

      Reply
  6. Farida says

    December 6, 2015 at 11:45 am

    These looks great, I’m craving it now! Pinned!

    Reply
    • Imagelicious says

      December 7, 2015 at 3:57 pm

      Thank you, Farida

      Reply
  7. Sarah says

    December 5, 2015 at 1:20 pm

    These look delicious! I’ve made/eaten so many truffles but never gingerbread ones! Can’t wait to try XO

    Reply
    • Imagelicious says

      December 7, 2015 at 3:57 pm

      I hope you like them.

      Reply
  8. Sophia @Veggies Don't Bite says

    December 5, 2015 at 6:36 am

    I just love truffles! And gingerbread sounds amazing!

    Reply
    • Imagelicious says

      December 7, 2015 at 3:56 pm

      Thank you, Sophia

      Reply
  9. Ann says

    December 5, 2015 at 1:54 am

    How long do they keep

    Reply
    • Imagelicious says

      December 7, 2015 at 3:56 pm

      Up to a week in an airtight container. Or longer in the fridge, but you wouldn’t want to roll them in the cocoa powder I think

      Reply
  10. Marsha Cook says

    December 5, 2015 at 12:45 am

    These look like the perfect little treat! I absolutely love gingerbread, and truffles!

    Reply
    • Imagelicious says

      December 7, 2015 at 3:56 pm

      Thank you, Marsha!

      Reply
  11. Olivia @ livforcake says

    December 4, 2015 at 11:44 pm

    These are the most stunning pictures I have EVER seen!! Seriously. Wow. Oh and the truffles sound amazing!

    Reply
    • Imagelicious says

      December 7, 2015 at 3:56 pm

      Thanks, Liv! I really appreciate your kind words 🙂

      Reply
  12. Lily @GastroSenses says

    December 4, 2015 at 8:04 pm

    I love these! They sound amazing and I love that they’re healthier!!

    Reply
    • Imagelicious says

      December 7, 2015 at 3:55 pm

      Thanks, Lily! I love these truffles. They can also be made with different spices

      Reply
  13. Diane says

    December 4, 2015 at 4:44 am

    Now your talking! These are made with some of my favorite ingredients. In fact, I have everything I need to make these right now! I’m putting these on my to make list. Pinning!

    Reply
    • Imagelicious says

      December 7, 2015 at 3:55 pm

      Diane – I hope you had a chance to make these beauties!

      Reply
  14. kristy @ she eats says

    December 4, 2015 at 12:19 am

    A of all: Your photos are stunning my love.

    B of all: Do you need my mailing address? I’m not sure you have it and I want some of these.

    C of all: Gingerbread is by far my favourite flavour come the holidays. Definitely pinning for later 🙂

    Reply
    • Imagelicious says

      December 7, 2015 at 3:54 pm

      Kristy – LOL!!

      They are already in the mail 🙂

      Reply
  15. Bethany @ Athletic Avocado says

    December 3, 2015 at 10:28 pm

    Im OBSESSED with the wholesome ingredients in these cuties! They are the perfect size treat or snack for when you are craving cookies! Great recipe!

    Reply
    • Imagelicious says

      December 7, 2015 at 3:54 pm

      Thank you, Bethany! You are right, these are healthy and delicious!

      Reply
  16. nicole (thespicetrain.com) says

    December 3, 2015 at 10:27 pm

    Oh, so delicious! I’d like the entire bowl, please!! 🙂

    Reply
    • Imagelicious says

      December 7, 2015 at 3:54 pm

      Haha 🙂 Thanks

      Reply
  17. Christine | Vermilion Roots says

    December 3, 2015 at 9:50 pm

    I’m always amazed at the versatility of medjool dates to create something marvelous like this. Healthy too, 🙂

    Reply
    • Imagelicious says

      December 7, 2015 at 3:54 pm

      I love medjool dates. They are great in salads and in rice dishes too

      Reply
  18. Jenn says

    December 3, 2015 at 9:23 pm

    Oh, yes, please!! These look so decadent!!

    Reply
    • Imagelicious says

      December 7, 2015 at 3:53 pm

      Thanks, Jenn

      Reply
  19. Ann says

    December 3, 2015 at 8:48 pm

    Whooooooo momma!!!! These look amazing. yummers!

    Reply
    • Imagelicious says

      December 7, 2015 at 3:53 pm

      Thank you, Ann

      Reply
  20. janet @ the taste space says

    December 3, 2015 at 3:45 pm

    Looks fabulous, Julia. I basically live off simple treats like this and I like your holiday spin. Did you find the cocoa powder dusting to make them bitter?

    Reply
    • Imagelicious says

      December 3, 2015 at 3:50 pm

      Thanks Janet!! Yes and no. You are right cocoa powder is a bit bitter, but the truffles are quite sweet with all the dates, prunes and maple syrup, so that bitterness is a welcome contrast. I have to say though, I like the cocoa dusting the next day better, it seeps in and makes the truffles taste more chocolatey. If you plan on eating them the day you make them I’d leave the cocoa off… Or maybe sweeten it with some icing sugar.

      Reply

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