Secretly Healthy Black Bean Chocolate Protein Truffles (grain free, gluten free, vegan, healthy

• Vegan
• Gluten free

• Produce

  • 1 15 oz can Black beans, low-sodium or no salt added organic

• Canned Goods

  • 1 scoop Chocolate protein powder

• Condiments

  • 2 tbsp Maple syrup, pure

• Baking & Spices

  • 3 1/2 oz Chocolate, good quality
  • 5 tbsp Cocoa powder, good quality unsweetened

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 1/2 tbsp Coconut oil

Found on ambitiouskitchen.com

Description

Ingredients

• 1- 15 oz can low-sodium or no salt added organic black beans, rinsed and drained, and patted dry
• 1 scoop chocolate protein powder of choice (can use vegan if desired)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons coconut oil, plus 1 teaspoon for chocolate coating
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 5 tablespoons good-quality unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3.5 oz good quality chocolate, chopped (vegan, if desired)
• Toppings, if desired: sprinkles, flaked coconut, and/or chopped nuts

Directions

• Place black beans, 1 1/2 tablespoons coconut oil, and maple syrup in large bowl of food processor; process until very smooth in consistency. You may need to scrap down the sides. Slowly add in cocoa powder and chocolate protein powder (if desired). Taste and add more cocoa powder if necessary.
• If you decide not to add in protein powder, simply replace with about 3 more tablespoons of cocoa powder or until batter tastes chocolaty enough to your liking.
• Place truffle batter in fridge for about 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, remove from fridge and form batter into 12 even dough balls; roll them with your hands like you would roll a sugar cookie. A tip: You can use latex gloves if you dont want messy hands! Place truffles baking sheet lined with parchment paper and place back in fridge while you make chocolate coating.
• Heat chocolate and 1 teaspoon coconut oil in small saucepan on very low. Stir every so often until chocolate has melted and is smooth. Remove from heat. Coat each truffle in chocolate by using a fork or toothpick (they dont have to be perfect!). Roll in sprinkles, nuts or coconut if desired. Place back on parchment paper and back to the fridge for 10 minutes. Enjoy!

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