RAW VEGAN CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES
INGREDIENTS:
truffle base
-1 c shredded coconut
-2 c walnuts
-1/4 c carob
-1/2 c honey or dates
-1/2 c coconut oil
-1/2 t salt
-1 T vanilla extract
for thin mint: add 2 t peppermint extract.
truffle ganache coating
-1 c coconut oil
-1/2 c honey or dates
-1/4 c carob powder
-1/2 t salt
-1 t vanilla
PROCESS:
- Blend coconut and walnuts, processing for 15-30 seconds. Add all remaining ingredients and
process until incorporated.
- Place dough in refrigerator to chill.
- Take dough out and roll into truffle-sized balls (or slightly smaller) and place on a
parchment-lined cookie sheet. Place in the freezer for 20-30 minutes.
- Combine ingredients for the ganache coating in a processor or blender.
- Remove the balls of dough from the freezer and dip into the ganache coating with a fork.
- Place back on parchment paper, sprinkle with coconut, and place finished truffles back in the
freezer to set up.
Monica S.Ionescu