DessertsMarch 27, 2013
Calories
3303
Sodium
57mg
2% DV
Fat
199g
306% DV
Protein
34g
69% DV
Carbs
297g
101% DV
Fiber
45g
182% DV
Dark Chocolate Truffles!
122
Rich, dark chocolate......perfect for when you are craving something rich, yet in a small portion.
28
8 oz dark chocolate (70 percent cocoa), chopped
1/4 cup coconut oil
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Pinch sea salt
1/4 cup cocoa powder, for rolling
Assorted toppings: cocoa powder (for an ombre effect, use a few different brands), finely chopped nuts (pistachios, Marcona almonds, hazelnuts), and toasted unsweetened shredded coconut
1/4 cup coconut oil
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Pinch sea salt
1/4 cup cocoa powder, for rolling
Assorted toppings: cocoa powder (for an ombre effect, use a few different brands), finely chopped nuts (pistachios, Marcona almonds, hazelnuts), and toasted unsweetened shredded coconut
1.
Heat chocolate, oil, and 3 Tbsp water in a double boiler, stirring, until just melted. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and sea salt.
2.
Transfer to an 8-inch baking dish and refrigerate until mixture is set but still pliable, about 2 hours.
3.
Using a 1-inch scoop or melon baller, scoop out chocolate mixture and transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Coat hands in cocoa and roll chocolate into balls. Refrigerate on parchment-lined baking sheet 10 minutes.
Nutritions
Calories
3303
Sodium
57mg
2% DV
Fat
199g
306% DV
Protein
34g
69% DV
Carbs
297g
101% DV
Fiber
45g
182% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat126g633%
Polysaturated Fat6g43%
Monosaturated Fat65g409%
Cholesterol34mg11%
Sodium57mg2%
Potassium3229mg92%
Protein34g69%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber45g182%
Sugar204g408%
Vitamin A288IU5%
Vitamin B60.21mg10%
Vitamin C5mg9%
Calcium353mg35%
Iron35mg199%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.