Healthy Chocolate Truffles
These Healthy Chocolate Truffles are a rich, indulgent treat made with just four simple ingredients, offering a delicious, protein-packed snack that's both easy to make and good for you!
Equipment
- Blender or Food Processor (if not using smooth cottage cheese)
Ingredients
- 200 g Smooth Cottage Cheese (or blended cottage cheese) - 1 cup
- 70 g Cocoa Powder - ¾ cup
- 60 g Liquid Sweetener - 3 tbsp
- 80 g Dark Chocolate - 2.8 oz
Instructions
- Blend cottage cheese if not already smooth.
- In a mixing bowl, combine smooth cottage cheese, cocoa powder, and sweetener.
- Roll mixture into balls with damp hands, refrigerate for 10 minutes if too soft.
- Melt dark chocolate and coat each truffle then place on a sheet of parchment paper and top with coarse salt, chopped nuts or coconut.
- Place on parchment paper and refrigerate until set.
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Notes
TIPS & NOTES
I always recommend using a kitchen weighing scale and using weighted measurements. This will result in a more accurate process and your truffles will come out perfectly.
MORE INFO:
Read the blog post for a more in-depth explanation of how to make these healthy chocolate truffles and more tips and storage instructions.
NUTRITIONAL INFO:
These nutritional values are provided as a guide only and may be different depending on your ingredients and measurements.
- Chill the mixture for 10–15 minutes if it's too soft to roll into balls.
- Use a high-quality dark chocolate for the best flavor, or add a teaspoon of coconut oil for a smoother coating.
- For extra flavor, try rolling truffles in cocoa powder, shredded coconut, or crushed nuts before chilling.
- Store in the fridge for up to a week, or freeze for up to three months for a quick, healthy treat anytime.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Healthy Chocolate Truffles
Serving Size
1 truffle
Amount per Serving
Calories
121
% Daily Value*
Fat
6.5
g
10
%
Carbohydrates
15.4
g
5
%
Protein
4.8
g
10
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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