Tuesday, February 17, 2015

CHOCOLATE AVOCADO TRUFFLES - GLUTEN FREE - PALEO




I N G R E D I E N T S 

1 Ripe Avocado
250 grams 70% dark chocolate
2 Tblspn almond flour
2 Tblspn Honey or brown sugar
1 teapsoon vanilla escense 
pinch of salt
shredded coconut or cocoa powder to roll them in

optional: raisins, sultanas, anything you want!


  1. Pit the avocado and mash the flesh with a fork until completely smooth and lump free.
  2. Melt the chocolate in a double boiler. Once melted, stir in the mashed avocado, brown sugar/honey, vanilla extract, and salt, mix til combined, it will look all lumpy.
  3. Place the truffle mixture into the freezer for 10-20 minutes and cool until partially set.
  4. Use a small ice cream scooper or tablespoon to dollop out the truffles and form balls with your hands. Roll in the shredded coconut.
  5. Stuff 5 in your mouth.