Happy MDW – I couldn’t be more happy that summer is finally here! I’m also so grateful for the beautiful weather we had here in NY this past weekend. Since summer is upon us and I haven’t posted a truffle recipe this month, here ya go: COCONUT TRUFFLES. Coconut reminds me of beaches, which reminds me of summer so that’s why I decided to kick off summer with this healthy dessert. I’m a big fan of all things dark chocolate + coconut. These taste like a little bit of heaven in your mouth and are a much healthier version of a Mounds candy bar. These chocolate truffles are perfect to bring as a guest for any summer BBQ or social gathering – I know my fam LOVES them. Hoping everyone soaks up all the vitamin D they can this weekend 🙂
- 10 pitted medjool dates
- 2 tbsp coconut milk
- 4.5 tbsp coconut butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup coconut flour
- 2 dark chocolate bars or 1 cup vegan dark chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- Unsweetened shredded coconut for decoration
- Parchment paper
- Place dates, coconut milk, coconut butter, vanilla extract + coconut flour into a high speed blender or food processor.
- Blend for 30 seconds to a minute until well combined and a dough forms. If it's too thick, feel free to add an extra splash of non-dairy milk to get it going.
- Place the dough in a bowl. If it's on the warm side, cover the bowl and place in the fridge for 10-15 minutes.
- Place the dark chocolate + coconut oil into a glass bowl in the microwave and melt for 45 seconds to 1 minute + 30 seconds. Make sure to stop periodically to stir so it doesn't burn!
- Place parchment paper on a baking tray.
- Roll the dough into slightly smaller golf ball size balls + coat in melted chocolate and place on parchment paper. Sprinkle with shredded coconut flakes!
- Place in the fridge for 30 minutes to harden and enjoy!
- Lasts in the fridge for 2 weeks or freeze for 1 month (I promise they won't last that long though!)
- *Note: You can use any non-dairy milk on hand if you don't have coconut milk.
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With Health + Happiness Always,
Jax
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