1cupMashed Avocado, about 2 medium avocados(see note 1)
½cupUnsweetened Cocoa Powder
⅓cupGranulated Brown Sweetener, that measures like sugar(see note 4)
2teaspoonsVanilla essence
1teaspoonGround Cinnamon
½teaspoonSea Salt
Optional (for decoration)
¾cupSugar free chocolate chips
1tablespoondiced pistachios, or other nuts
1tablespoonunsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
Mix Ingredients to form a smooth paste: Add all the ingredients to a large mixing bowl and use a dessert spoon to mix together thoroughly so that a thick paste is formed. Optional – to use a food processor to smooth out the mixture if there are too many avocado bits still visible
Refrigerate: Place mixture into fridge for 1 hour to firm up
Roll into balls and decorate: Roll into 23 evenly sized balls using damp hands. (you may need to wash/clean you hand every 4 to 5 balls or so to keep them super smooth on the outside)
Store: To ensure truffles remain fresh and don’t get too soft, I recommend storing in an air tight container in the fridge for upto 5 days.
Notes
Avocados: Its best to use firm ripe avocados for this recipe. Avoid using old avocados or ones that are over-ripe. I used Hass avocados for my truffles which have a rich sweet creamy flesh and are available all year round. Shepherd avocados also work well and have a smooth buttery inside and they have a slightly more nutty flavour, however these ones are only available a few months of the year.
Almond Meal: this adds body and texture to the truffles and also a nutty earthiness. Alternatively you could use Hazelnut meal however it is a little more expensive.
Cocoa Powder: Unsweetened cocoa powder is best and is generally available from the health food aisle at supmarkets. Avoid using the drinking chocolate powder as it is too sweet for this recipe.
Granulated Sweetener: I love using the Green Earth brand which have a brown monkfruit sweetener that very much resembles brown sugar in texture and taste. Its perfect for no bake sweets as there is no grittiness and it provides a lovely sweetness. Alternatively a powdered monkfruit sweetener could be used.
Vanilla Essence: is used to add additional flavour. You could leave this out if you don’t have it or substitute it with another flavouring, or your favourite liqueur in the same quantities (be careful to not over do it and make the mixture to wet as it will he harder to roll)
Ground Cinnamon: used to add another layer of flavour and can be easily substitute with ground ginger, ground cloves, all spice, mixed spice, or pumpkin spice
Sea Salt: balances out all the flavours so that you can taste them without any one being too overpowering. I think a dash of sea salt goes a long way to enhancing these truffles.