Cocoa Truffles

Cocoa Truffles

Recipe by Chef Guadalupe García de León

Try this dairy-free version of truffles for a lighter take on the chocolate treat. Using canola oil instead of cream slashes the saturated fat content. Also, the oil’s neutral taste won’t mask the earthy flavor of the cocoa.

Servings

16

truffles
Calories

140

kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups sifted cocoa powder

  • 1/4 cup canola oil

  • 3/4 cup agave syrup

  • 3 Tbsp cocoa, to form the truffles

Directions

  • In a bowl, mix cocoa with canola oil. Stir to combine. Gradually add agave syrup little by little until you reach a smooth, thick consistency.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Sprinkle 3 Tbsp cocoa on a plate. Powder your hands with a bit of cocoa and form truffles. Once formed, roll truffles in cocoa and place in mini baking cups.
  • Cool truffles in the freezer for 30 minutes. Consume immediately after serving.

Nutrition Facts

16 servings per recipe

Serving Size1 truffle


  • Amount Per ServingCalories140
  • % Daily Value *
  • Total Fat 8g 11%
    • Saturated Fat .5g 0%
  • Cholesterol 0mg 0%
  • Sodium 0mg 0%
  • Total Carbohydrate 18g 7%
    • Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
    • Total Sugars 12g
  • Protein 2g 4%

    * The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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