We are not going to say the ‘p’ word. Nope, we are not. We all know what a dried plum is, but every time you call it by its other name, somewhere, a vegetarian gets invited to another dinner party with zero meat-free options. Or yet another lunch with the boss to a restaurant where the only vegetarian option is a plate of vegetables all cooked in bacon. It’s a bit like the opposite of an angel getting its wings. For their sake, let’s be nice to the vegetarians and vegans out there and refer to this dried fruit as ‘dried plums’ and never anything else.
There was never any chance that sugar free week was going to omit chocolate. Fret not. I need a tiny bite of something sweet after dinner, and a two-bite truffle is just the thing. I love to keep a small batch of truffles in my fridge during the week. I’ve made a few varieties throughout the years for you (Greek yogurt truffles, mashed potato truffles (just featured on the Today show last week!!), and cake truffles).
I’ve always loved pru—oops! I almost said it. I’ve always loved dried plums. They are the softest dried fruit out there, without the leathery texture of dried apricots. The inside of a fresh dried plum is exactly like that of a soft, unctuous truffle. Which is how I got the idea to make truffles with prunes dried plums.
Can I make one small request? Buy the unsweetened chocolate in the shiny gold package. Not the baking stuff, ok? You deserve it. The unsweetened baking chocolate is totally fine for brownies, but can be a bit chalky here.
Stir in as much or as little honey as you like. I used 1 tablespoon because I savor the bitterness of chocolate, but if you need these to taste like a candy bar (no judgement here!), use up to 3 tablespoons.
One more request: I think these truffles taste the most chocolate-y after being chilled for a few hours. My taste-tester ate one right away and said it tasted very much like dried plums. After a few hours of chilling, we tried another, and the chocolate flavor was much more pronounced and dominant.
Healthy Chocolate Truffles
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Maryea {happy healthy mama} says
I don’t care what you call them–I love using dried plums and I kind of love you for using them here! I’m so making these for my kiddos. (I’ll probably eat a few too) They pretty much insist on eating chocolate every day and this is the perfect way to let them do it.
Beth @ The First Year says
So glad you put the “if you need it to taste like a candy bar” option in there.. that may or may not be me :)
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
I am all over these healthy snacks! Yum!
Faith @ Pixie Dust Kitchen says
I’ve been waiting for this day since you posted the teaser on instagram! I love how short the ingredient list is and customizable the sweetness is. I’m totally the one that needs them to taste like a candy bar.
Julie says
I saw this on Facebook, and thought…you sneaky little thing. Dried plums. There are so many things in life that I wish I could rebrand their name. I used to have to eat them at Girl Scout camp. Probably the main reason I wouldn’t let Stephie do that. The calls home would have driven me nuts. However, I’ll take some of these. I’ll have coffee ready, K? xoxo
Chelsea @chelseasmessyapron says
4 ingredients and healthy and they look that decadent? Woah! I need to make these ASAP. Love your lighting and photos – so so pretty!
Lisa @ Garnish with Lemon says
I love dried plums too – the other word makes my husband turn his nose up! These truffles look fabulous! Pinning now.
Lindsay @ The Live-In Kitchen says
You are a genius and a saint. Yum!
Kathi @ Deliciously Yum! says
Just in time for the weekend! I cannot wait to whip up a batch of these. I already know I’ll be going back to the fridge for “just one more” ;).
Jill says
Lol dried plums!
Unfortunately I’m not using honey or dried fruit during my Sugar-Free September, but I’ll be making these…in October!
Erika says
Dried Plums.. LOL.. I love this. and your photos are lovely my dear!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
Haha ha dried plums. LOVE that and it might get me to eat them!! Love the truffles, genius!
Ali | Gimme Some Oven says
Yeah — cheers to prunes! Your photography with these is beautiful.
Julia says
Oh my my < – sang like Vanilla Ice
My digestive system thanks you for these great balls of pru- …errr…I mean dried plumb chocolatey-ness. I think I may just have to hoard all the dried plumbs to ensure I'll never go without healthy chocolate truffles!
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
loooooooooooooooove these guilt-free truffles!!!
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says
What a great way to make truffles healthier!
Karen @ The Food Charlatan says
“somewhere, a vegetarian gets invited to another dinner party with zero meat-free options” Ha. Dried plums really do get a bad rap. They automatically make me think of old people, but whenever I eat them I’m happy. It’s time to change some connotations around here. I think truffles are GREAT place to start!!
Danae @ recipe runner says
Agreed, dried plum sounds much better than the other term. These truffles are gorgeous and I love that they are naturally sweetened!
Todd Wagner says
The perfect (everyday) snack!!
Kelly @ Mostly Homemade Mom says
Oh these look amazing! I love prunes, too. :)
Angelyn @ Everyday Desserts says
healthy chocolate truffles?! Ok… I think I can do this!
Phillip || SouthernFATTY.comm says
These are just so pretty! I almost wouldn’t be able to eat them. (Almost.)
Sarah | The Sugar Hit says
Dude. PRUNES. I LOVE EM. I feel no fear. Imma just keep saying it, and making delicious things with them, and cramming these truffles in my mouth ’til the rest of the world gets on board. PRUUUUUUNES.
Debra @ Worth Cooking says
These look fantastic! I have never thought of using dried plums in something like this. I have used dates plenty, but not dried plums.
Maggie says
More sugar detox! These are great recipes!
Ali grace says
Ha! I’ve always liked pru…. Um, I mean dried plums too!
Cheryl says
This is genius! And agreed on the *p* word.. blech. But dried plums sounds like light and springy and airy and aromatic!
Joanne says
It’s SO true about prunes v. dried plums! If I say prunes to the.boy, he won’t eat them, but dried plums are totally fine! Weirdo.
Oh these truffles. Divine. I need.
Jennie @themessybakerblog says
I often reach for dried plums over dates. Don’t get me wrong, I love dates, but those dried plums are so plum and juicy. These healthy truffles are gorgeous.
Lori @ RecipeGirl says
These would be perfect for the holidays!
Erin | The Law Student's Wife says
I have a bag of the “p” on hand at all times. LOVE them. Also congrats on the Today feature. You are a celeb!
Ronnie says
In the recipe, you did not mention when to add the honey, Honey!