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Chocolate covered truffles with flaked coconut decorating the tops.

Chocolate Covered Coconut Truffles

Make these delicious chocolate-covered coconut truffles for a fun Christmas treat, cookie exchange, hostess gift, or “just because”. They’re delicious, very low in sugar and filled with healthy fats.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 40 truffles
Calories: 78kcal
Author: Carolyn Thomas

Ingredients

Coconut Butter

  • 1 1/4 cup coconut flakes
  • 2 Tablespoons coconut oil
  • 2 Tablespoons coconut milk

Coconut Truffles

  • 1/4 cup maple syrup optional
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 1/4 cup coconut flakes

Chocolate Coating

  • 2 cups chocolate chips melted over a double boiler
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil for melted chocolate

Instructions

Make Coconut Butter

  • Make coconut butter by blending together 1 1/4 cups coconut flakes, coconut oil, and coconut milk until smooth and thick (almost a runny peanut butter consistency).

Coconut Truffles

  • Add to the coconut butter maple syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Pulse a few times to blend together until smooth.
  • Add in the remaining 1 1/4 cup flaked coconut and blend just until distributed.
  • Place mixture into a bowl and scoop by the Tablespoonful and roll into balls. Place balls onto a cookie sheet lined with a Silpat mat.
  • Freeze coconut balls for 15 minutes until firm.

Chocolate Coating

  • While coconut balls set up in the freezer, melt chocolate and coconut oil over a double-boiler (or in the microwave in 30-second increments until melted through).
  • Using two forks, dip coconut balls into chocolate and place on wax paper to harden.
  • Before the chocolate has set up, sprinkle a little bit of flaked coconut, coarse sea salt, or even crushed up peppermint candies over the top of the coconut truffles.

Notes

  • Nutrition facts include 2 cups of chocolate chips which likely won't all be used. 
  • Can omit maple syrup and use something like Lily's brand chocolate chips for a sugar-free option. 
  • Truffles keep the longest if stored in the refrigerator but can be kept at room temperature as well. 

Nutrition

Calories: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 19mg | Potassium: 35mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg
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