Chocolate Truffles Recipe
Here is a sweet Valentine’s treat to make for your loved ones! Enjoy these delicious truffles after dinner or with a cup of hot tea - so good!
Chocolate Truffles Recipe
Total time: 10 mins + 60 mins soaking and chilling time
Serves: Makes about 10 truffles
Dietary preferences: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Dairy-free
Ingredients:
- 100g almond meal
- ½ ripe avocado
- 8 Medjool dates, pitted
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp cacao powder, plus extra for dusting
Method:
1. Line a baking tray with baking paper.
2. In a heatproof bowl, cover the dates with boiling water and leave to soak for 30 minutes to soften. Drain.
3. Place the almond meal, avocado, dates, maple syrup and cacao powder in a food processor and process until well combined. The mixture should be a little sticky.
4. If the mixture is too wet add another tablespoon of almond meal. If it is too dry add 1-2 tablespoons of water.
5. Scoop out 1 heaped tablespoon of the mixture and roll into a ball using wet hands.
6. Place the balls on the lined baking tray and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
To serve, roll through the extra cacao to coat. Enjoy!
*Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
* Disclaimer: This blog post is not intended to replace the advice of a medical professional. The above information should not be used to diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease or medical condition. Please consult your doctor before making any changes to your diet, sleep methods, daily activity, or fitness routine. Sweat assumes no responsibility for any personal injury or damage sustained by any recommendations, opinions, or advice given in this article.
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