SILKY DARK CHOCOLATE AVOCADO TRUFFLES

 
The secret behind these creamy chocolate truffles that taste sinfully good? A powerful, healthy ingredient: AVOCADO!! 🥑

Made with just a handful of ingredients, these treats are free of the refined oil and sugar.Instead, these homemade truffles are naturally sweetened with dates, while avocado creates a silky texture and adds a dose of healthy fat.

Start by blending the ingredients for 5 minutes until the batter is smooth and creamy. Depending on the size of your avocado, a little extra coconut flour may be required. Add a tablespoon at a time, until the right consistency is reached. The batter should be thick enough that it can be rolled into balls.

Ingredients

•  1 ripe, medium avocado

•  ½ cup dates, soaked and drained

•  ¼ cup dark cocoa powder + 2 T reserved for dusting

•  1 ½ T melted coconut oil

•  1 ½ T coconut flour

•  dash of sea salt

Instructions

•  Place all ingredients in a blender (except for the 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder, which are reserved for dusting).

•  Blend on high for 5 minutes (until silky smooth).

•  Prepare an assembly line with a plate and a parchment paper. Tape the paper down to prevent it from moving. Sprinkle it with the 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder.

•  Scoop one tablespoon of the batter and roll into a ball.

•  Roll the ball over the cocoa powder on the parchment paper. Place it on the plate.

•  Repeat until all batter is rolled into balls and covered in cocoa powder.

•  Refrigerate balls 2-3 hours until hardened and enjoy!

Tips:

• You can make these truffles extra-decadent by adding cacao nibs and shredded coconut flakes to the dusting!
• For a super smooth texture, soak the dates for a minimum of 3 hours before draining.