Description
Indulge in these rich and creamy Chocolate Tahini Truffles, made with wholesome ingredients like tahini, maple syrup, and cocoa powder. Perfect for a sweet treat or a healthy snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup tahini
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (dairy-free if needed)
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or hazelnuts)
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut (unsweetened)
- 1/4 cup cacao nibs (optional, for extra crunch)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine tahini and maple syrup. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Add cocoa powder, sifting if necessary, and mix until combined.
- Pour in melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Mix until a thick batter forms.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up the mixture.
- Once chilled, scoop out about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll into balls.
- Place rolled truffles on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between each.
- In a small bowl, mix chopped nuts, shredded coconut, and cacao nibs (if using).
- Roll each truffle in the nut and coconut mixture until fully coated.
- Melt dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring until smooth.
- Dip each truffle in the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off, and place back on the baking sheet.
- Sprinkle sea salt on top of chocolate-coated truffles before the chocolate sets.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes until the chocolate coating is firm.
- Transfer to an airtight container for storage.
Notes
- These truffles can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Feel free to customize the toppings based on your preferences or what you have on hand.
- For a nut-free version, you can omit the nuts and use seeds like sunflower or pumpkin seeds instead.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes