Healthy Chocolate Chickpea Truffles (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Truffle Base
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1 can (13.5 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
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½ cup nut or seed butter (almond or cashew recommended)
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1 cup vegan dark chocolate chips, melted
→ Coating
04 -
1 cup vegan dark chocolate chips, melted
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1 tablespoon coconut oil
→ Optional Toppings
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Cacao nibs
07 -
Goji berries
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Sprinkles
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Shredded coconut
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Nuts or seeds
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Freeze-dried fruits
# Instructions:
01 -
Drain and rinse chickpeas thoroughly. Melt 1 cup chocolate chips in microwave or double boiler.
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Combine chickpeas, nut butter, and melted chocolate in food processor. Blend 45-60 seconds until smooth.
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Use cookie scoop to portion mixture onto parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze 15-20 minutes, then roll into smooth balls. Freeze another 10 minutes.
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Melt remaining chocolate chips with coconut oil for dipping.
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Dip frozen truffle balls in melted chocolate. Add optional toppings if desired. Freeze until hardened.
# Notes:
01 -
Store in refrigerator 7-10 days
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Can be frozen for 30-60 days
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Food processor works better than blender