Healthy, Mouth-watering Chocolate Truffles
You can’t have a proper Valentine’s Day meal without dessert. And what’s more romantic than truffles? Eating homemade ones on the couch with your honey, of course!A chocolate lover’s dream, truffles are decadent and delicious. But they can also be surprisingly good for your bones — depending on the chocolate you use. Dark chocolate that has 70-85% cocoa is very high in iron, magnesium, copper, and manganese. Plus, it offers potassium, zinc, and selenium — all of which support bone health!So if healthy bones and rich chocolate candies are your thing, look no further. This simple 5-ingredient recipe is the treat your taste buds and bones have been waiting for.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 8 oz dark chocolate
- 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract (optional)
- pinch salt (optional)
- cocoa powder (optional)
Instructions
- Start by finely chopping your chocolate so it melts more quickly.
- Heat the coconut milk–either on the stove or in the microwave–just until it starts to boil, then pour over the chocolate.
- If desired, stir in a pinch of salt and vanilla extract. Stir until shiny and completely smooth.
- Refrigerate until firm enough to scoop; it usually takes somewhere between 30 minutes and an hour.
- Then roll out balls, either using your hands (with gloves if you wish) or a mini cookie scoop.
- Roll in cocoa powder then set on a parchment-lined plate and refrigerate or freeze until ready to serve.
- Leftovers (leftovers?!) can be stored in the fridge or freezer for 1-2 months.
Notes
For an added boost of flavor, roll the finished truffles in shredded coconut.
Nutrition
Serving: 1truffleCalories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 0.9gFat: 4.8gSodium: 1mgFiber: 0.9gSugar: 5.4g
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