Valentine’s Day calls for something sweet—so why not make it plant-based? These dark chocolate strawberry truffles are rich, velvety and totally vegan. Almond butter, maple syrup and cocoa powder create a luscious center, with freeze-dried strawberries adding a fruity zing. Coated in chocolate, they’re pure bliss in every bite. Treat yourself or share the love!
Dark Chocolate Strawberry Truffles
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 219 kcal
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup MaraNatha Creamy Almond Butter
- 1/4 cup Maple Joe Organic Maple Syrup
- 1 tsp. Frontier Co-op Organic Vanilla Extract
- 1 Tbsp. Native Forest Organic Coconut Milk
- 1/3 cup Shiloh Farms Cocoa Powder
- 1 Tbsp. 1-to-1 gluten-free baking flour
- 1/4 cup freeze-dried strawberries
Chocolate coating
Decorations
- Freeze-dried strawberries crushed
- Wildly Organic Coconut Flakes
Instructions
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In mixing bowl add almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla and coconut milk. Mix them together until well incorporated.
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Add cocoa powder and flour, mixing until combined. Fold in freeze-dried strawberries.
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Line sheet pan with parchment paper. Using hands, roll dough into small balls and arrange them on pan. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
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In double boiler over medium heat, melt chocolate chips until completely melted and have smooth consistency. (Note: You can also use microwave to melt chocolate chips.)
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Dip each truffle in melted chocolate, and place back on baking sheet. Sprinkle on crushed freeze-dried strawberries and coconut flakes.
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Refrigerate truffles about 1 hour, or freeze about 30 minutes or until chocolate has hardened fully.
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Truffles are best served cold. Store in airtight container in refrigerator up to 2 weeks.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition Facts
Dark Chocolate Strawberry Truffles
Amount Per Serving
Calories 219
Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 7g35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 0.2mg0%
Sodium 22mg1%
Potassium 339mg10%
Carbohydrates 26g9%
Fiber 4g16%
Sugar 16g18%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 2IU0%
Vitamin C 84mg102%
Calcium 99mg10%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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