Who doesn’t love dates? What a fantastic sweet natural candy! Every Halloween, I used to ration my candy bars like they were gold—saving the Snickers for last because nothing beat that sweet-salty, chocolate-peanut magic. Years later, I still crave that same flavor, but not the crash or the processed ingredients that came with it.
These Truffle Treats bring back all that nostalgia, just reimagined the Plant-Based Southerner way:
- Whole dates instead of nougat
- Creamy peanut butter instead of caramel
- And a walnut tucked inside for crunch.
Once they’re rolled in dark chocolate and sprinkled with crushed peanuts, you’d swear you just unwrapped childhood—only this time, it’s guilt-free, dairy-free, and made right in your kitchen.
They’re sweet enough for dessert but wholesome enough for an afternoon pick-me-up, and they look fancy enough to pass for gourmet truffles on any holiday table. Around here, we call that a win-win!
🥜Nutritional Snapshot
- There are about 130 calories per truffle (about the same as a fun-sized Snickers) but ours carries 3 grams of protein and 2 grams of fiber and half the salt and fat.
- Nutrient-for-nutrient, this Truffle Treat gives steady energy and satiety; the candy bar gives a quick spike and crash.
💰 Cost Comparison
- Homemade: about $0.45 per truffle
- Commercial vegan “Snickers-style” bar: around $2.00 per piece
- Savings: ~75% cheaper, plus you control every ingredient.
🌟 Pro Tip
For a holiday version, drizzle with melted white cocoa butter and sprinkle with crushed peppermint. For summer, roll in shredded coconut or chopped almonds.
🌻Final Thoughts
These Truffle Treats are proof that the simplest ingredients can make the richest memories. Keep a batch in your freezer—you never know when a little chocolate nostalgia will come calling.
Date Truffle Treats
Ingredients
Method
- Slice each date down one side and remove the pit if needed.
- Fill each with about ½ teaspoon of peanut butter and one walnut half. Press gently to close.
- Melt dark chocolate in a heat-safe bowl over simmering water or in 15-second microwave bursts.
- Roll each date in the melted chocolate until coated, then roll in crushed peanuts.
- Place on parchment paper and chill in the fridge or freezer for 20–30 minutes until set.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.