Go Back
–+ servings
Close up of Healthy Tahini Salted Caramel Truffles recipe.
Print

Tahini Salted Caramel Truffles

These Tahini Salted Caramel Truffles have been one of my favorite healthy chocolate treats for YEARS! They're creamy, sweet, and soft on the inside, then coated with a thick layer of decadent dark chocolate and topped with flaky sea salt. And I love that they only take a few minutes to easily make at home! Every bite is full of chocolatey caramel goodness that's SO good.
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 10 Servings
Calories 154kcal
Author Christine McMichael

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

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!

Video

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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Truffle | Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 75mg | Potassium: 205mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 1mg