Coconut Cacao Truffles, Video
I am here to remind you that you can enjoy a chocolate-y treat while on the FDM diet! Don't forget that pleasure stimulates the metabolism! Follow along with me as I show you how to make my delicious Coconut Cacao Truffles!
These truffles are one of my favorite desserts because they are not only delicious, but also packed full of healthy digestive fat. Healthy fats are important because they help keep the metabolism burning. In this recipe we get the majority of our healthy fat from the avocados! Who knew avocados could be so delicious?
INGREDIENTS
2/3 cup mashed avocado (about 1 large)
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons raw cacao powder
1 teaspoon almond extract (omit if you just want straight chocolate)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2/3 cup carob chips
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
DIRECTIONS
- Blend the avocado in a food processor until it is very smooth. Add the cacao powder, optional almond extract, and vanilla extract and blend until well combined.
- In a medium microwave-safe bowl, microwave the carob chips for about 1 minute, stirring every 20 seconds, until melted. Add the avocado mixture to the bowl of melted carob and stir until thoroughly combined. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Line a cookie sheet with waxed paper, and place the coconut flakes in a shallow plate.
- Using a small cookie scoop or a melon baller, scoop the chilled carob mixture and roll around in your hands to create even balls. Roll each ball in the coconut flakes and place on the prepared cookie sheet.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve. 2 truffles is a serving of healthy fat.
I am here to remind you that you can enjoy a chocolate-y treat while on the FDM diet! Don't forget that pleasure stimulates the metabolism! Follow along with me as I show you how to make my delicious Coconut Cacao Truffles!
These truffles are one of my favorite desserts because they are not only delicious, but also packed full of healthy digestive fat. Healthy fats are important because they help keep the metabolism burning. In this recipe we get the majority of our healthy fat from the avocados! Who knew avocados could be so delicious?
INGREDIENTS
2/3 cup mashed avocado (about 1 large)
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons raw cacao powder
1 teaspoon almond extract (omit if you just want straight chocolate)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2/3 cup carob chips
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
DIRECTIONS
- Blend the avocado in a food processor until it is very smooth. Add the cacao powder, optional almond extract, and vanilla extract and blend until well combined.
- In a medium microwave-safe bowl, microwave the carob chips for about 1 minute, stirring every 20 seconds, until melted. Add the avocado mixture to the bowl of melted carob and stir until thoroughly combined. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Line a cookie sheet with waxed paper, and place the coconut flakes in a shallow plate.
- Using a small cookie scoop or a melon baller, scoop the chilled carob mixture and roll around in your hands to create even balls. Roll each ball in the coconut flakes and place on the prepared cookie sheet.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve. 2 truffles is a serving of healthy fat.
