Vegan Chocolate Truffles

INGREDIENTS:

• 100g dark chocolate (70%)
• 1 small ripe avocado
• 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
• 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon of maple syrup /agave syrup or Stevia
• Some cocoa powder and/or designated coconut for the coating

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Melt the chocolate
• Mash the avocado into a smooth consistency
• Add the cocoa powder, vanilla essence and syrup to the avocado and blend it all together
• Make sure to blend the mixture until it is a smooth and thick consistency
• Taste test to check if you would like to add anything else such as more sweetener
• Transfer the bowl into the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
• Take it out of the fridge once the chocolate’s consistency is solid enough to manage.
• Scoop out tablespoons of truffle mixture and roll it in your hands into a little ball.
• Then roll the chocolate ball in the coating (either cocoa powder or designated coconut)
• Place onto a tray or plate and repeat the rolling process until all the mixture is transformed into truffle balls.
• Then place the truffles into the fridge and chill until serving time.

Bon Appetit and enjoy your little sweet treat.