These Chocolate Truffle Energy Bites are rich, dark and decadent with pure ganache flavor. It’s a no bake treat for odd hours and perfect to satisfy sweet tooth in a healthier way.
In a microwavable bowl combine chocolate chips and melt it. (about 2 minutes).
Take it out and stir in cocoa powder until it form a thick melted chocolate.
Warm the milk for 30 seconds in microwave again and mix in the melted chocolate.
Now, add hemp seeds, chia seeds, flaxmeal, maple syrup and almond butter. Whip it up nicely. Cover the bowl with a thin film or food saver and let it rest in the refrigerator for about 3 hours.
In the meanwhile, heat a nonstick pan and saute coconut flakes for about 1-2 minutes at low-medium flame or until it starts to brown. Take it away from the flame and let it cool down.
Once, the chocolate firms up and take about 1 tbsp between palms and form a round shape. Roll it in the toasted coconut flakes and set it aside.
Repeat the above process for the rest of the chocolate truffle.
Enjoy immediately or refrigerate for about a month in an air tight container.
Notes
If you don’t have sweetened coconut flakes then you may use 1/3 cup unsweetened dry coconut flakes and mix about 4 tsp powdered sugar to it. Then, heat a nonstick pan and saute it for about 1-2 minutes or until brown.
I personally prefer almond butter but you may use any nut butter except peanut butter in this recipe since peanuts would overwhelm the taste of this recipe.
Do not use canned coconut milk so as to keep the nutritional value in check. I used the coconut milk that is available in tetra pack or in cartons.
This recipe yields 15 energy balls and the serving size is 1 energy ball per person.
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