Dark Chocolate Peppermint Mocha Truffles

• Vegan
• Gluten free

• Canned Goods

  • 1/3 cup Applesauce, unsweetened

• Condiments

  • 3 tbsp Maple syrup, pure

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 cup Cocoa powder, unsweetened
  • 1/8 tsp Peppermint extract

• Drinks

  • 1 1/4 tsp Instant coffee granules

Found on amyshealthybaking.com

Description

Ingredients

• ⅓ cup (85g) unsweetened applesauce (a little less than 1 snack-sized container)
• 1 ¼ tsp instant coffee granules
• 1 cup (80g) unsweetened cocoa powder (measured correctly)
• 3 tbsp (45mL) pure maple syrup
• ⅛ - ¼ tsp peppermint extract

Directions

• In a small bowl, stir together the applesauce and instant coffee until the instant coffee has fully dissolved. Add the cocoa powder to a separate bowl, and make a well in the center. Pour in the applesauce mixture, maple syrup, and peppermint extract. Stir until everything is completely incorporated. Chill the chocolate mixture for 30 minutes.
• Roll the chocolate mixture into 16 spheres, and place in an airtight container. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.