Description
Healthier Ferrero Rocher are homemade chocolate hazelnut truffles inspired by the iconic candy, but made with wholesome, nutritious ingredients. These treats are rich, creamy, and have a satisfying crunch—all without refined sugars or artificial ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 cup hazelnuts (roasted and skins removed)
1/2 cup dates (softened if needed)
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons hazelnut butter or almond butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (for coating)
Optional: crushed hazelnuts for rolling
Instructions
In a food processor, blend hazelnuts until finely ground (reserve some whole hazelnuts if you want a center crunch).
- Add dates, cocoa powder, hazelnut butter, vanilla, and salt. Blend until a sticky dough forms.
- Scoop and roll into small balls, pressing a whole hazelnut into the center if desired.
- Freeze the balls for 20-30 minutes until firm.
- Melt dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Dip each ball into the melted chocolate and roll in crushed hazelnuts if using.
- Place on parchment paper and refrigerate until chocolate is set.
Notes
- Use almond butter or peanut butter for a flavor twist.
- Add a dash of espresso powder for enhanced chocolate flavor.
- Use vegan chocolate chips for a dairy-free version.
- Roll in cocoa powder or shredded coconut instead of nuts.
- Add a few drops of hazelnut extract for a stronger nutty taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
