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Healthy Matcha Truffle Bites Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 14 truffles 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

These Healthy St. Patrick’s Day Truffles are a delightful, guilt-free treat featuring vibrant matcha centers coated in creamy white chocolate and adorned with festive toppings. Perfect for celebrating the holiday with a nutritious twist, these truffles combine almond flour, matcha powder, and natural sweeteners to create a soft, flavorful filling, then are dipped in a smooth white chocolate coating and chilled to perfection.

Ingredients

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Matcha Truffle Centers

  • 1 ½ cups almond flour
  • 2 tablespoons matcha powder
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Chocolate Coating

  • 1 cup white chocolate chips or dairy-free white chocolate
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil

Optional Toppings

  • Green sprinkles
  • Crushed pistachios
  • Shredded coconut
  • Gold sugar pearls

Instructions

  1. Make the matcha filling: In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, matcha powder, and salt. Add maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly until a soft dough forms, ensuring ingredients are well incorporated.
  2. Roll into truffles: Using about 1 tablespoon of dough per truffle, roll the mixture into small balls with your hands. Place the balls on a parchment-lined tray and freeze for 15 to 20 minutes until they become firm and easier to handle.
  3. Melt the chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips and coconut oil together in 20-second increments, stirring well between each interval until the mixture is smooth and fully melted without any lumps.
  4. Coat the truffles: Use a fork or dipping tool to dip each chilled truffle into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated. Gently tap off any excess chocolate before placing them back onto the parchment-lined tray.
  5. Decorate: Before the chocolate coating sets, generously sprinkle your choice of green sprinkles, crushed pistachios, shredded coconut, or gold sugar pearls onto each truffle for a festive look and added texture.
  6. Chill to set: Refrigerate the coated truffles for 10 to 15 minutes to allow the chocolate to harden completely. Serve the truffles chilled or let them soften slightly at room temperature for a more tender bite.

Notes

  • Use culinary-grade matcha for the best flavor and vibrant green color in desserts.
  • If the dough feels too dry, incorporate an additional teaspoon of melted coconut oil to achieve the right consistency.
  • If the dough is too sticky to handle, add a little more almond flour until it reaches a workable texture.
  • Store the finished truffles in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for up to two months to maintain freshness.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 truffle
  • Calories: 110
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 15mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Find it online: https://emilyquickdinners.com/healthy-matcha-truffle-bites-recipe/