With the naturally creamy texture of the avocado and the bittersweet cacao flavour, these Avocado Chocolate Truffle Energy Bites can provide you with not only energy but also deliciousness!
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Instructions
To make the chocolate truffles
Add the pitted dates to a food processor to get chopped finely . If the dates are too dry, you can pre-soak them in water for 10 – 15 minutes, or add some water when chopping to help.
Then add the avocado to the food processor, along with the almond butter, cacao powder, salt, melted cacao butter/coconut oil, maple syrup, and coconut flour. Continue to process until all combine. Stop and scrape down the sides as needed.
Take a piece of parchment paper and place it on a small baking sheet or a plate. Scoop out a big tablespoon of the mixture, add in some cacao nibs, and use your hand to shape them into a ball. Then place it onto the plate. If they are too soft, freeze them for 5 – 10 minutes first.
Repeat to finish all mixture. I end up with 12 balls. You might have a different number since it depends on the size of each balls. Be it in golf ball size or a table tennis ball. Place them into the freezer to set up a little while we make the coating.
To make the coating
Add all coating ingredient to a food processor. Use pulse action to chop them.
Remove the chocolate balls from the freezer. Toss each ball in the coating mixture to get their crunchy-coat on.
Return to the freezer for another 10 – 20 minutes, then they are ready to be enjoyed! I personally like to let them sit in the freezer for longer to have the cold and hard texture when I bite in.