Dark Chocolate Truffles (Vegan, Gluten Free)
These Chocolate truffles are made with dark chocolate and are perfect for satisfying chocolate cravings.
Servings: 12 truffles
Calories: 112kcal
Ingredients
- ¾ cup blanched almond flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cacao powder
- ½ tsp. almond extract
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- ¼ cup + ½ tbsp. unrefined coconut oil- melted
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
optional:
- course sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Put almond flour, cocoa powder, almond extract, maple syrup, and coconut oil in food processor and blend until it all comes together and forms a big sticky ball.
- Scoop out in 1 tbsp. sized balls and roll in your hand to shape into balls.
- Place on baking sheet lined with parchment paper and continue till you've made all balls.
- Place in fridge or freezer to firm up while melting chocolate for at least 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile melt chocolate chips with ½ tbsp. coconut oil over double boiler till smooth & creamy.
- Dip harden balls in melted chocolate using a slotted spoon and place back on parchment paper.
- Place back in fridge till set a minimum of 30 minutes. Can top with sea salt at this time.
- Then store in air tight container.
Notes
Nutrition
Serving: 1truffle | Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 11.5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8.6g | Saturated Fat: 6.1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 14mg | Fiber: 2.2g | Sugar: 6.6g | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg