Description
Indulge in these decadent Midnight Cacao Zucchini Truffles, a delightful treat that combines the richness of cacao with the health benefits of zucchini.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup grated zucchini, excess moisture squeezed out
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (for coating)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated zucchini, almond flour, cocoa powder, maple syrup, almond butter, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Mix until well combined and a dough forms.
- Refrigerate the mixture for about 30 minutes to firm up, making it easier to shape into truffles.
- Once chilled, use your hands to roll the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Place the truffles on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth.
- Dip each truffle into the melted chocolate, allowing any excess to drip off, then return to the baking sheet.
- Place the truffles in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes to set the chocolate coating.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature, and enjoy your delicious midnight treat!
Notes
- For a nut-free version, substitute almond flour with sunflower seed flour.
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or espresso powder to the mixture for a unique flavor twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg