Avocado Truffles
Avocados take the place of heavy cream in these non-dairy, vegan delights with a silky, smooth texture. Not only does it make for a yummy treat, but avocados are a great source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
INGREDIENTS
- 2/3 cups Naturipe frozen avocado chunks, mostly thawed
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 Tablespoon maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- Dash of salt
- 4 Tablespoons cocoa (or alternative for rolling)
DIRECTIONS
Prep Time: 20 minutes, plus 30 minutes to chill in refrigerator
Place avocado in food processor and pulse until smooth. Melt chocolate chips in microwave and add to avocado. Add maple syrup, vanilla and salt and process until smooth. Place in refrigerator until chilled enough to shape into balls.
Roll into balls about an inch in diameter and roll in cocoa or alternative to coat. Store in refrigerator in airtight container for up to a week. Depending on coating, truffles may need light reroll before serving.