Chocolate-Coconut Truffles

Chocolate-Coconut Truffles
Chocolate-Coconut Truffles is a gluten free and vegan hor d'oeuvre. This recipe serves 40. One portion of this dish contains approximately 1g of protein, 4g of fat, and a total of 55 calories. Head to the store and pick up agave nectar, cocoa powder, coconut butter/oil, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

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In a high-speed blender, blend the warmed coconut butter/oil, agave nectar, vanilla, and salt.
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Add the shredded coconut, 1/2 cup at a time, and blend until smooth.
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Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in 2 cups of the cocoa powder until thoroughly combined.
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Place the bowl in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes or more to set slightly.
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Place the remaining 1/4 cup cocoa powder onto a small plate. Spoon heaping tablespoons of the chocolate mixture and roll them into balls.
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Roll these in the cocoa powder. Store the finished truffles in the refrigerator.
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Reprinted with permission from Living Raw Food by Sarma Melngailis, copyright © 200
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Published by William Morrow, an imprint of Harper
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Collins Publishers.

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DifficultyExpert
Ready In45 m.
Servings40
Health Score1
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