Spicy Mexican Cacao truffle
Homemade spicy Mexican cacao truffles are delicious, tempting, and perfect for chocolate lovers. Indulge in the tantalizing fusion of rich, velvety chocolate and invigorating spice with a little kick to it.
Servings: 12
Calories: 1653kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup cacao nibs
- 1 tbsp maca powder
- 1 cup cacao powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup cashew butter
- 1/2 cup coconut nectar
- 3 tbsp coconut oil melted
- 1 tbsp vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder or cayanne
Other options for coating:
- Unsweetened shredded coconut
- Bee pollen
- Unsweetened cocoa powder (or carob powder)
- Matcha powder
- Maca powder
- Crushed freeze-dried fruit
Instructions
- Place all filling ingredients in a food processor. Process until well combined. Transfer the chocolate mixture to a bowl and place in the refrigerator to let it set for 30 minutes.Remove from refrigerator. Roll into 1-inch balls with a small cookie scoop.Dip truffles in the coating. Place the truffles on a plate and transfer them in the refrigerator until solid – about 30 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 1653kcal | Carbohydrates: 180g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 107g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Monounsaturated Fat: 60g | Sodium: 786mg | Potassium: 2545mg | Fiber: 38g | Sugar: 57g | Vitamin A: 208IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 235mg | Iron: 22mg