Cinnamon Pecan Truffles

A few weeks ago a friend encouraged me to check out the website http://www.nourishingmeals.com/ for healthy recipe ideas.  It didn't take long for me to find the "sweets" section of the website.  As I've been on the hunt for low-sugar, healthy snacks to satisfy my ever present chocolate craving the Cinnamon Pecan Truffles spoke to me in a sweet whisper.

I was skeptical that anything without chocolate could sweeten me up, but these did the trick and did it well.  I'm sorry that I do not have a picture to post, my camera could not do justice to the few that remained in the fridge by the time I posted.

You will need to pull out your food processor to make these, but it is worth it. These truffles tasted just as good after being chilled in the refrigerator and kept well for over a week.

2 cups pecans

2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon sea salt

1 cup pitted medjool dates

1-2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

unsweetened shredded coconut

Place the pecans, cinnamon, and sea salt into a food processor fitted with the "s" blade. Process until pecans are very finely ground. It only takes a minute or so.  Then add the pitted dates and olive oil. Process again until combined and sticky.  Scoop out the mixture by the large spoonful and roll into balls. Then roll in shredded coconut. 

Recipe adapted from The Whole Life Nutrition Kitchen (Raw Cinnamon Sunflower Truffles) at http://www.nourishingmeals.com/2010/01/cinnamon-sunflower-truffles.html