Sugar Free Truffles
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Sugar Free Truffles
Description
This recipe blends ripe avocados, sea salt, melted dark chocolate (90% cocoa or sugar-free variant), and powdered sweetener into a smooth mixture. The use of avocado imparts a rich, creamy texture and moisture without dairy or sugar. The mixture is then shaped by hand into truffles and rolled in unsweetened cacao or cocoa powder to add texture and deepen the chocolate flavor.
The truffles have a rich yet balanced flavor profile with the natural fats of avocado mellowing the bitterness of dark chocolate. The cacao powder coating creates a contrasting dry surface against the creamy interior. This preparation requires chilling for proper firmness and is suited for low-carb or sugar-managed diets.
To serve, present these truffles chilled. According to notes, they keep about one week refrigerated and freeze well for longer storage. Variations can include additions of orange extract, almond butter, or spices for flavor diversity. Proper melting and blending of chocolate is essential to prevent seizing.
Ingredients
- 6 oz / 170g avocado 1 large or 2 small avocados (¾ cup mashed, flesh
- 3.5 oz / 100g dark chocolate 90% cocoa solids, or sugar free chocolate
- 2 tablespoon powdered sweetener or more, to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon salt sea salt
To coat
- 1 tablespoon cacao powder or cocoa powder, unsweetened
Instructions
- Cut the avocado in half. Remove the stone and scoop out the meat. Place the avocado meat and salt in a mixing bowl. Blend until smooth using a stick blender with an attachment (**notes). Alternatively, mash REALLY WELL with a fork.
- Melt the chocolate (***see notes) and stir in the powdered sweetener. Add to the avocado and mix well.
- Scoop up one tablespoon of the avocado mixture at a time and roll it into truffles using your hands. Place the cacao powder in a bowl. Roll the truffles in the powder to coat them from all sides.
Notes
- Weighing truffles at about 15g each helps maintain consistent serving size and calorie control.
- Store truffles in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for longer preservation.
- Use a stick blender to achieve smooth avocado texture as a standard blender may not process small quantities effectively.
- Melt chocolate gently by water bath or controlled microwave heating to avoid seizing or curdling.
- Flavor variations include adding orange zest and extract, almond butter, or spices like cinnamon or mint.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 58 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 15g | |
| Calories | 58kcal | 3% |
| Total Carbohydrates | 1.9g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.8g | 2% |
| Fat | 5.3g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.6g | 13% |
| Fiber | 0.8g | 3% |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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