Coconut Chocolate Truffles

Dairy-Free

Gluten-Free

Sugar-Free

Vegan

Vegetarian

Chocolate truffles are traditionally made with cream, butter, and egg yolks, but this simple version uses coconut milk and coconut oil. Try different flavorings such as orange or lemon zest, cinnamon, cardamom, or even a pinch of cayenne pepper.

By Betsy Nelson | Experience Life

Makes18–24 truffles
Prep Time20 minutes, plus 2 hours cool time
Cook Time5 minutes

Ingredients
Directions

Ingredients

5 oz. coconut milk
1 tbs. coconut oil
1-inch piece of vanilla bean, split
5 1/2 ounces dark chocolate (70 to 80 percent cacao content), broken into small pieces
Cocoa powder, shredded coconut, or chopped pistachios, for decorating

Directions

STEP 1

Simmer the coconut milk in a small saucepan with the coconut oil and vanilla bean for five minutes. Allow to cool for three to five minutes to allow the vanilla to flavor the milk.

STEP 2

Strain the milk.

STEP 3

Place the chocolate in a mixing bowl, and pour in the warm coconut milk. Stir constantly with a rubber spatula to melt and incorporate the chocolate evenly as it melts.

STEP 4

When the chocolate mixture is smooth, chill the mixture in the refrigerator until set, about two hours.

STEP 5

Scoop the chocolate into small balls, roll in cocoa powder, shredded coconut, or chopped pistachios, and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Nutritional information

This recipe was originally published in the March 2014 issue of Experience Life, Life Time’s whole-life health and fitness magazine.

Food Photography by Terry Brennan; Food Styling by Betsy Nelson

By Betsy Nelson

Betsy Nelson (a.k.a. “That Food Girl”), is a Minneapolis-based food stylist and recipe developer.