Chocolate Bean Truffles – Great Tastes of Manitoba

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup large or quick cooking Manitoba Oats
• 1 can (540ml/19 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup chopped, soft, pitted dates (~5 medjool dates)
• 2 Tbsp melted coconut oil
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 Tbsp espresso or instant coffee powder
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• Pinch of salt
• Your choice of coating (if using)