Healthy Dark Chocolate Almond Truffles

Medjool dates, soaked in warm water for 10 minutes

vanilla extract

unsweetened cocoa powder

Diamond of California whole almonds

sunflower seeds (I use salted)1

optional: 1/4 teaspoon salt2

semi-sweet or bittersweet quality chocolate3

Double boiler or microwave

Food processor (I own and love this one, this one, and here's the Vitamix you could use too)

Dipping tool (highly recommended for dipping!)