Chocolate Almond Coconut Truffles Recipe

4 from 14 votes

Chocolate Almond Coconut Truffles Recipe

This recipe will give you about 28 smooth and creamy chocolate truffles which are like velvet and sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.

Prep Time10

Cook Time0

Total Time10

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cocoa almond truffles, coconut chocolate almond truffles, healthy truffle bites

Servings:

Author: Martha McKinnon | Simple Nourished Living

Equipment

Ingredients

2/3 cup avocado, whipped (about 1 large)
1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
2/3 cup milk chocolate chips
1/2 cup sweetened coconut flakes

Instructions

Blend the avocado in a food processor until smooth and creamy.
Add in cocoa powder, vanilla and almond extract and continue processing until thoroughly combined.
In a medium microwave-safe bowl, heat chocolate chips in 30 second increments until melted. Stir well to ensure all chips are melted and chocolate smooth.
Stir avocado mixture into the melted chocolate until well mixed.
Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
When you're ready to roll truffles, add sweetened coconut flakes to a shallow bowl.
Roll rounded teaspoon of chocolate mixture into a small ball and roll in coconut to coat evenly.
Store chocolate truffles in refrigerator until ready to serve.

Notes

Serving size: 1 truffle

WW Points: 2

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2 SmartPoints (Green plan)

2 SmartPoints (Blue plan)

2 SmartPoints (Purple plan)

1 PointsPlus (Old plan)

If you don’t care for the almond flavor, just leave out the almond extract and you’ll be left with pure creamy, chocolate delight.

Using a rounded teaspoon for rolling will provide you with about 28 chocolate balls. The larger you roll them, the fewer truffles you will end up with. Enjoy!

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