Ive been vegan. Well, Ive triedit and, I have to say, that loving food as much as I do, veganism presents quite a challenge. Nevertheless, I found it a very reinvigorating challenge one which I return to on occasion.

Nowadays, our food is packed with animal products: milk, butter, eggs. Its notgoodnewsfor vegans, and at a Christmas: atime of festivity where the flow of food is far more noticeable and appreciated, it can be hard to find recipes that fitsuch astrict routine.

But TheKitchn.com have found one that isperfect for sharing or keeping as your guilty secret!

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Makes 15 to 18 truffles

170g pitted Medjool dates 255gcup raw almonds 2 tablespoons coconut oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract 1 tablespoon water 30gcocoa powder, plus additional for rolling

1. Soak the dates in a bowl of warm waterforabout 10 minutes.

2. Drain the dates and place them in a food processor with the almonds, coconut oil, salt, peppermint extract, water and cocoa powder.

3. Pulse and blend for 1 minute or until the mixture forms into a ball.

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12 Bakes of Christmas (Vegan) Chocolate Truffles