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Vegan Gingerbread spiced Chocolate Nut butter truffles.

Gingerbread spiced Chocolate Nut butter truffles. Chocolate Nut butter spiced truffles rolled in Gingerbread spices. Easy Holiday treat. Vegan Gluten-free Recipe. Use seed butter to make nut-free. Makes 12 to 14

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 12 truffles
Calories: 97 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American , Vegan

Ingredients

For the Truffles:
  • 4 Tbsps roasted cashew butter I used store bought or use peanut butter or other nut butter of choice
  • 3 Tbsp agave syrup or maple syrup
  • 1 Tbsp raw sugar powdered optional, for a sweeter truffle
  • 1-2 Tbsp coconut milk or non dairy milk
  • 1 teaspoon ginger powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon each of ground cinnamon ground cloves
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg powder
  • 1/2 cup + semisweet vegan chocolate chips
To Coat:
  • 2 Tbsp raw sugar powdered mixed with 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder 1/8 tsp cinnamon and 1/8 tsp ground cloves for coating

Instructions

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  1. In a pan, add cashew butter, agave, sugar, 1 tbsp non dairy milk and sugar and start heat on low.
  2. Keep mixing till the butter, agave and sugar are well combined and flowy.3-5 minutes.
  3. Add the chocolate chips and keep mixing to melt. Take off heat and mix well. If the mixture feels too stiff, add a Tablespoon or more, of coconut milk or coconut creamer, and combine very well.(Or add a bit of Rum!)
  4. Taste carefully (the mixture will be hot) and adjust spices and sugar and mix. let cool for a few minutes.
  5. Make balls when mixture is warm and not completely cooled, and roll them in the sugar spice mix. Use less or more spice per preference. You can also coat them in melted chocolate with ginger bread spices mixed in the chocolate, and top with thin candied ginger strips.
  6. Store in a cool place and eat within 3 days. These can also be refrigerated or frozen.

Notes

  • nutritional values based on one truffle

Nutrition Information

Calories 97kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 1mg (0%) Potassium 30mg (1%) Sugar 9g (18%) Calcium 12mg (1%) Iron 0.9mg (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12truffles

Amount Per Serving

Calories 97

% Daily Value*

Calories 97kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Potassium 30mg 1%
Sugar 9g 18%
Calcium 12mg 1%
Iron 0.9mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.