Chocolate Coconut Truffles (Paleo, AIP, Keto)
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Decadent coconut truffles with a chocolate coating! Dairy free and nut free!
Author: Indira Shyju
Recipe type: Dessert , Treats
Serves: 4-5
RecipeIngredients
For the coconut balls:
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tbsp grass-fed gelatin
- 2 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp maple syrup (use maple syrup for AIP and stevia or xylitol for keto version)
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup coconut flour
- ¼ cup shredded coconut]
- melted coconut oil for greasing palms
For the chocolate coating:
- ¼ cup raw cacao (or carob ) [use carob for AIP]
- 3 tbsp palm shortening (melted)
- ⅛ tsp sea salt
- 2 drops of vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp raw honey (use raw honey for AIP and xylitol or stevia for keto)
RecipeInstructions
For the coconut balls:
- In a small bowl, add the ¼ cup water and sprinkle the gelatin on top slowly till all of the gelatin is covered with water. Use a fork to spread if required. Keep aside.
- In a small sauce pan, add the measured quantity of water and maple syrup. Add the salt. As the water begins to boil, turn heat to low and add the wet gelatin mixture to the sauce pan and stir till all of the gelatin is completely dissolved. Add the vanilla extract and stir. Turn heat off. Take the sauce pan from the stove and add the coconut flour and the shredded coconut and mix quickly to form a wet doughy mixture. Let cool for about 2-3 mins.
- Grease your palms using some coconut oil and then divide the dough into about 8/10 portions and make rounded balls from each portion by rolling between your palms. Keep the balls on a plate.
Making the chocolate coating:
- In a small mixing bowl, add the cacao powder (or carob).
- Melt the palm shortening before measuring. Then pour the measured quantity into the bowl with the cacao (or carob). Add the salt, vanilla and the honey. Stir quickly to form a smooth 'chocolate' mixture.
- Immediately dip the coconut balls into this mixture using a spoon and place the coated balls on a tray lined with parchment paper.
- Place the tray in the refrigerator for about 1 hour to set the truffles before serving.
- Store the truffles in the refrigerator.
Recipe by Cook2Nourish at https://cook2nourish.com/2019/12/chocolate-coconut-truffles-paleo-aip-keto.html