Black Sesame Date Truffles

• 20 g Medjool dates, pitted — Pitted Medjool dates
• 25 g old-fashioned rolled oats — Old-fashioned rolled oats
• 10 g unsweetened almond butter — Unsweetened unsalted almond butter
• 10 g black sesame seeds — Black sesame seeds

Method

1. 1Grind the sesamePulse 6 g black sesame seeds in a food processor for 15 seconds until coarsely ground.15 secLook for: The mixture is evenly processed and ready for the next action.Safety: Unplug the processor before removing ground seeds.
2. 2Transfer to a small plateTransfer to a small plate, using a clean plate or bowl for cooked food.Look for: Seeds are cracked and aromatic, not ground into paste.
3. 3Measure ingredients: Process the truffle baseMeasure medjool dates, rolled oats, almond butter, and black sesame seeds using the quantities in the ingredient list. Complete any stated draining, chopping, slicing, or drying, and keep these items beside clean equipment.Look for: The named ingredients are measured, prepared, and ready to use.
4. 4Process the truffle baseProcess dates, oats, almond butter, and 4 g whole black sesame for 60 seconds, scraping once.1 minLook for: The mixture forms dark moist clumps that hold when pressed.Safety: Remove all date pits and unplug before scraping.
5. 5Measure ingredients: Shape and coatMeasure medjool dates, rolled oats, almond butter, and black sesame seeds using the quantities in the ingredient list. Complete any stated draining, chopping, slicing, or drying, and keep these items beside clean equipment.Look for: The named ingredients are measured, prepared, and ready to use.
6. 6Shape and coatRoll the mixture into six equal balls, then press each through the ground sesame until coated.1 min 30 secLook for: Six compact truffles carry an even black-sesame crust.Safety: Wash hands before shaping and declare sesame and tree nuts.