Add avocado and sea salt to a food processor; pulse to combine.
Recipe
Dessert
Chocolate Avocado Truffles
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Hy-Vee Dietitians
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Description
Need a sweet treat but want to keep it kind of healthy? Try blending avocado with chocolate to make truffles for a sweet afternoon treat.
Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 10
| Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
|---|---|---|
| 1 very ripe avocado, halved, seeded, and peeled | ||
| 1 dash(es) sea salt, plus additional for garnish | ||
| 1 c. Hy-Vee Select 60% cacao bittersweet chocolate baking chips |
Things To Grab
- Food processor
- Small microwave-safe bowl
Directions
Melt chocolate chips in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at 30-second intervals, stirring in between each interval, until chocolate is melted and smooth.
Pour melted chocolate over pureed avocado mixture in food processor. Pulse until mixture is combined and smooth.
Place mixture in the fridge to set for 30 minutes. Once mixture has firmed up, remove from refridgerator and make truffles by rolling a tablespoon at a time into 10 (1-inch each) balls. Sprinkle a few flakes of sea salt on each truffle, if desired. Store in refrigerator until ready to serve.
Nutrition facts
Servings
140 Calories per serving
1 truffle
Amounts Per Serving
- Total Fat: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 0mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 15g
- Protein: 2g
Daily Values
0%
Iron 6%
0%
Calcium 2%
0%
Vitamin D 0%
0%
Potassium 6%
Recipe Source:
Recipe adapted from: eatingbirdfood.com