Chocolate Avo Truffles

Written By Carys Cook

PREP 10 MINS | COOK 2HRS | TOTAL 2 HRS 10 MINS

These chocolate truffles are irresistibly tasty and incredibly easy to make! Featuring avocado as the ‘secret ingredient’, they’re a healthy treat, packed with extra nutrients.

Ingredients

  • 2 ripe avocados

  • ½ cup dark chocolate chips

  • 5 tbsp raw cacao powder (keep some for dusting)

  • ¼ cup maple syrup

  • Pinch of salt (optional)

  • 1 tsp vanilla essence

  • Chopped nuts (optional)

  • Shredded coconut (optional)

Instructions

Blend the Base
In a food processor combine avocado, cacao powder, maple syrup, vanilla essence and salt (if using). Blend until smooth.

Melt the Chocolate
Using the double boiler method, gently melt the dark chocolate over simmering water until completely smooth. Add the melted chocolate to the avocado mixture and pulse until fully combined.

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