It’s hard to believe these truffles contain no refined sugar or dairy just looking at them, but they are packed with goodness and practically two of your five a day thanks to the beetroot and avocado included in the recipe.
Nutrition Facts
Beetroot truffles
Amount Per Serving
Calories 62
Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Sodium 9mg0%
Potassium 241mg7%
Carbohydrates 10g3%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 27IU1%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 19mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Beetroot truffles
A tasty vegan truffle
Servings: 12
Calories: 62kcal
Equipment
- 1 Blender or food processor
- 1 Small bowl
Ingredients
- 1 ready cooked (vacuum packed) beetroot
- 1 large ripe avocado peeled
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 100 g cacao powder unsweetened plus extra for dusting
- Desiccated coconut for dusting
Method
- Put the beetroot, avocado, vanilla extract, maple syrup and half of the cacao powder into a blender or food processor. Process until well combined.
- Add the remaining cacao powder to the blender and again process until well combined.
- Transfer the chocolate mixture to a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour.
- Once chilled, scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture. Roll in your palms to form balls – the mixture will be slightly sticky but should form balls easily.
- Put some extra cacao powder and desiccated coconut in a plate and roll the chocolate truffles around in one or the other to coat.
Nutrition
Calories: 62kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 241mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 27IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg
Recipe courtesy of Love Beetroot
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