Chocolate Avocado Truffles
Chocolate truffles are made healthier by using avocado instead of heavy cream. The end result is a rich, silky chocolate treat. With only 3 ingredients, these are really easy to make and are perfect for gifting, parties or just for yourself.
Ingredients
- 1 cup roughly chopped high quality dark chocolate
- 1/3 cup completely mashed avocado, about ½ of a large avocado
- 1 tbsp unsweetened dark cocoa powder, for dusting
Instructions
- In a food processor, blend avocado until completely mashed and no lumps remain. Keep in mind that 1/3 cup of mashed avocado is not the same as 1/3 cup unmashed avocado. So I recommend starting with ½ of a large avocado and mashing it and then measuring it out and only keeping 1/3 cup for your chocolate truffles.
- Bring a small pot with water about 1 inch deep to a simmer. Add a bowl on top that is wider than your pot so that it doesn’t touch the water. Place in chocolate and stir until completely melted and smooth.
- Add melted chocolate to the food processor and blend until no avocado streaks remain.
- Chill the chocolate mixture for about 20-25 minutes in the fridge so that it is slightly less sticky and a little more firm, but still soft and workable. You don’t want to chill the dough too long because then the chocolate will firm up too much.
- Measure out 1 tbsp of chocolate mixture and roll between palms to form a smooth, round ball. Repeat with remaining chocolate. Place finished balls on a sheet of parchment paper.
- Spread 1 tbsp cocoa powder onto parchment paper. Roll balls in cocoa powder. Serve immediately or keep in the fridge.
Serving: 1truffle, Calories: 173kcal, Carbohydrates: 14g, Protein: 1.7g, Fat: 13.6g, Saturated Fat: 4.6g, Sodium: 0.7mg, Fiber: 2.1g, Sugar: 11.7g, NET CARBS: 12
The nutrition information provided are only estimates based on an online nutritional calculator. This is not a comprehensive list of all the nutrients in the recipe (i.e., does not include vitamins, cholesterol, etc). I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.
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