Gluten Free Vegan Mayan Chocolate Truffles Recipe
Updated Feb 15, 2021, Published Jul 18, 2017
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Chocolate, which comes from the beans of cacao trees and is native to Central and South America, is often mixed with spices in these cuisines to give it a richer flavor. To make these vegan truffles, we’re using cinnamon and cayenne, a traditional flavor combination in this region.

Gluten Free Vegan Mayan Chocolate Truffles Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 ounces vegan dark chocolate
- ½ cup canned full-fat coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Cacao powder, optional
Instructions
- Break the chocolate into a mixing bowl and set aside.
- Heat coconut milk in a small saucepan until bubbling and hot. Pour over the chocolate and let sit for 1 minute. Stir until melted and smooth.
- Stir in the cinnamon, salt, and cayenne. Place the bowl in the refrigerator to cool for 2 hours.
- Once cool, scoop the chocolate into small balls, then roll each ball in cacao powder. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.