Gluten Free Vegan Mayan Chocolate Truffles Recipe

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 Time5 mins

Cooling Time2 hrs

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: 12 Servings

Calories: 114kcal

Author: Alyssa Rimmer

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

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  Break the chocolate into a mixing bowl and set aside.
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  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.
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  Stir in the cinnamon, salt, and cayenne. Place the bowl in the refrigerator to cool for 2 hours.
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  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 Facts

Gluten Free Vegan Mayan Chocolate Truffles Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 114 Calories from Fat 72

% Daily Value*

Fat 8g12%

Saturated Fat 5g25%

Sodium 98mg4%

Potassium 20mg1%

Carbohydrates 11g4%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 8g9%

Protein 1g2%

Vitamin A 15IU0%

Vitamin C 0.1mg0%

Calcium 28mg3%

Iron 1.7mg9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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