Tahini Salted Caramel Truffles
I’ve been making these date caramel truffles for years, and they’re always so good! The combination of creamy tahini and caramel-like dates, all wrapped in dark chocolate, is seriously next-level. And because they’re made with healthier ingredients, I feel good about giving these to my kids (they love them, by the way)! Whether you’re batch prepping a healthy sweet treat for the week, wanting a homemade Valentine’s Day dessert, or just craving chocolate, these truffles are quick and easy to make.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- 5-Minute Prep Time – And with chilling time, the entire batch is done in just 30-35 minutes!
- Naturally Sweetened – Made with dates instead of refined sugar.
- 6 Wholesome Ingredients – Just 4 simple ingredients for the filling, and 2 for the chocolate coating.
- Customizable – Swap tahini for peanut butter, almond butter, or cashew butter. Add any toppings you want!
- Easy to Store – Make ahead and keep them in the fridge or freezer for whenever you’re craving a sweet treat!
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Ingredients
You only need 5 simple ingredients to make these healthy truffles, and they’re all easy to swap based on what you have!
- Dates – I used Deglet Noor dates (soaked in warm water), but Medjool dates work great, too!
- Tahini – Adds a creamy texture and nutty flavor. Swap with almond butter, peanut butter, or cashew butter if preferred.
- Vanilla Extract – A small touch, but it makes all the difference!
- Salt – You can use regular salt, but flaky sea salt on top is SO good.
- Dark Chocolate Chips – Use dairy-free chocolate to keep it vegan.
- Coconut Oil – Helps create that smooth chocolate coating. You can leave it out, but the chocolate might be a bit thicker. This also helps with the melting process!
The Best Chocolate for Making Salted Caramel Truffles
For the richest, most decadent truffles, dark chocolate (70% or higher) is the way to go! It perfectly balances the natural sweetness of the dates while adding a deep, bold flavor. If you prefer a sweeter truffle, you can use semi-sweet or even milk chocolate. I like to use semi-sweet chocolate chips or dark chocolate chips for melting!
How to Make a Healthy Tahini Salted Caramel Truffles
You’ll just need 5 minutes and a blender with a small cup attachment (or a food processor) to get started! Just blend, roll, dip, and chill. Here’s a quick overview of how to make Tahini Salted Caramel Truffles:
- Blend the filling – Blend the soaked dates, tahini, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Roll into balls – Scoop and roll the mixture into small balls, then freeze for about 10-15 minutes to firm up.
- Melt the chocolate – Melt the chocolate and coconut oil in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Dip & sprinkle – Coat each truffle in melted chocolate, let the excess drip off, then sprinkle with flaky sea salt (or any other toppings).
- Chill & enjoy! – Freeze for another 10-15 minutes until the chocolate hardens, then enjoy!
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Tips for Making Healthy Salted Caramel Truffles
- Once set, these truffles with keep for up to 1 week in the fridge or up to 2 months in the freezer.
- Feel free to swap the tahini for different nut butters.
- If the filling is too thick, add 1 teaspoon of water at a time until it blends smoothly.
- For an extra fancy touch, drizzle the finished truffles with melted white chocolate!
Topping Ideas
- Flaky Sea Salt
- Shredded Coconut
- Chopped Pistachios
- Crumbled Freeze Dried Strawberries
- Sesame Seeds
- Cacao Nibs
How to Store Homemade Chocolate Truffles
Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Freezer: These truffles freeze beautifully! Keep them in a freezer-safe bag for up to 2 months—just let them sit at room temp for a few minutes before biting in.
More Healthy Chocolate Treats
- Chocolate Covered Apples
- Chocolate Protein Pancakes
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- Superfood Strawberry Chocolate Brownies
- No-Bake Chocolate Hazelnut Pie
- Date Snickers (Peanut Butter Yogurt Dates)
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Tahini Salted Caramel Truffles
Equipment
Ingredients
Date Tahini Filling
- 20-24 medium pitted Deglet Noor dates (soaked in warm water for 10 minutes, or 15-18 Medjool dates)
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Chocolate Coating
- 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 teaspoons coconut oil
Topping Ideas
- flaky sea salt
- shredded coconut
- chopped pistachios
- crumbled freeze dried strawberries
Instructions
- Blend the dates, tahini, vanilla, and salt until smooth in a small cup blender or food processor. Scrape down the sides as needed. The mixture should resemble a sticky, creamy caramel.
- Scoop the caramel mixture and roll it into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on a parchment-lined plate or sheet pan. Freeze for 15 minutes.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate chips with the coconut oil in 20-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth and glossy.
- Using a fork or skewer, dip each chilled caramel ball into the melted chocolate, letting the excess drip off. Place them back on the parchment-lined tray.
- Quickly sprinkle the top of each truffle with flaky sea salt (or other toppings).
- Freeze the truffles for 10–15 minutes until the chocolate hardens. Enjoy or store in the fridge for later!
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Notes
- Once set, these truffles with keep for up to 1 week in the fridge or up to 2 months in the freezer.
- Feel free to swap the tahini for different nut butters.
- If the filling is too thick, add 1 teaspoon of water at a time until it blends smoothly.
Sam says:
Love this recipe! I have a bit of an almond intolerance, so I tried substituting with coconut flour – works a treat, but was wondering if anyone had any suggestion for a more neutral tasting flour?
Christine McMichael replied:
I would use oat flour for a substitution. You could also use protein powder, but that will have a bit of a stronger taste!
Emily Kemp says:
Wow, I had no idea you could make caramel out of these ingredients, so excited to try these!
Carol Borchardt says:
Oh, you definitely have my attention! I’ve become a huge date fanatic and I love this idea! I’ve been looking for more ways to enjoy them!
Christine McMichael replied:
Thanks, Carol! Dates are amazing and so versatile! 🙂
Bethany @ Athletic Avocado says:
These certainly got my attention! How can they not? I mean look at that gooey caramely center! Oh the power of date caramel!
Christine McMichael replied:
Thank you, Bethany! Haha I love what you said. Gooey date caramel always gets my attention, too! 🙂
lisa @ garlicandzest.com says:
These truffles sound amazing! BTW – “Nutrition” is spelled incorrectly in your promo for the 5-day nutrition plan.
Christine McMichael replied:
Thank you, Lisa! And OH MY GOODNESS! Haha thank you so much for letting me know, I can’t believe I did that (face in palm, lol)! It should be fixed now 🙂