Prebiotic-rich chocolate truffles

MAKES 22

10 mins


These prebiotic-rich truffles are smooth, chocolatey, and deeply satisfying. Made with avocado and black beans for gut-friendly fibre and healthy fats, they’re a feel-good snack with a rich, fudgy bite. P.S If you want to follow along with Megan, check out her recipe video on Instagram here.

A photo of the truffles assembled on a plate, coated in dessicated coconut and cocoa powder

5 Plant Points

Ingredients

  • 1 avocado
  • 200g 70% dark chocolate, melted
  • 1 x 400g tin black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 x Medjool dates, pitted
  • 1 tsp salt

Optional toppings

  • 2 tbsp of nuts of choice, chopped (we used hazelnut)
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsp desiccated coconut

Method

  1. Add the avocado, dark chocolate, black beans, vanilla extract, medjool dates & salt to a blender & blitz for 1 min until it forms a smooth paste.
  2. Transfer to a bowl and leave in the fridge until the chocolate mixture has firmed up.
  3. Place coatings of choice in a small bowl.
  4. Scoop up a tablespoon of the chocolate mixture and roll into a walnut-sized ball, then place on a chilled plate and repeat.
  5. Once all the mixture has been shaped into balls, roll in your toppings of choice. Serve and enjoy!

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