Gluten Free Vegan Mayan Chocolate Truffles Recipe

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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.

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Gluten Free Vegan Mayan Chocolate Truffles Recipe

To make these vegan truffles, we’re using cinnamon and cayenne, a traditional flavor combination in Central and South America.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cooling Time: 2 hours
Servings: 12 Servings
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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

Calories: 114kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 98mgPotassium: 20mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1.7mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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