Description
Rich and creamy dark chocolate truffles with a smooth peanut butter center, rolled in crunchy crushed peanuts—perfect for snacking, gifting, or indulging in a guilt-free, no-bake dessert.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup natural peanut butter (creamy)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1/3 cup crushed roasted peanuts (for coating)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together peanut butter, maple syrup, sea salt, and vanilla.
- Stir in almond flour until a soft, workable dough forms. Chill in the fridge for 20 minutes.
- Scoop dough and roll into 1-inch balls. Place on a parchment-lined tray and freeze for 15 minutes.
- Melt dark chocolate and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second increments, stirring until smooth.
- Dip each chilled ball into the melted chocolate, coating evenly. Use a fork to lift and tap off excess.
- Immediately roll or sprinkle each truffle with crushed peanuts.
- Place on parchment to set at room temperature or refrigerate until firm.
Notes
- Use refined coconut oil to avoid coconut flavor if preferred.
- Store truffles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
- Swap almond flour with oat flour for a different texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
