Healthy Chocolate Peppermint Truffles
These healthy peppermint chocolate truffles perfectly combine the dense texture of energy balls with the creaminess chocolate truffles.
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Servings: 10 truffles
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup (50 g) cashew nuts*
- ¼ cup (50 g) raisins
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon coconut oil room temperature
- 1 drop peppermint essential oil or peppermint extract
- 0,7 oz (20 g) dark chocolate approximately 2 squares
Optional
- fresh mint to decorate
Instructions
- Add the coconut oil to a small bowl. Add a drop of the peppermint essential oil and stir to combine.
- Add the cashews to the bowl of a food processor and pulse several times until roughly chopped.
- Add the raisins and blend for about 20 seconds.
- Finally, add the coconut oil mixture and the cocoa powder and blend until combined.
- Form small balls with your hands and place them on a plate.
- Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave (at 30-second intervals).
- Dip each truffle in the chocolate. Garnish with fresh mint if desired.
Notes
- You can use almonds or hazelnuts to replace cashews if you don't have them on hand. Use sunflower seed to make the truffles nut-free.
- You can replace the peppermint essential oil with a handful of fresh mint. Note that the taste will be slightly less pronounced.
- Tips on cooking with essential oils: make sure to choose a brand that is safe for cooking and start with no more than 1 or 2 drops. Essential oils are soluble in fat. Always, mix them with a fatty ingredient such as coconut oil before incorporating them into the recipe.
- Storage tips: the chocolate peppermint truffles can be kept in the fridge for a1 to 2 weeks.
Nutrition
Calories: 57kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g
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