Healthy 8 Ingredient Cottage Cheese Chocolate Truffles

Prep Time 10 mins
Rest Time 30 mins
Total Time 40 mins
Cuisine:
Courses:
Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 16
Calories: 100
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Dietary: Gluten Free, Pescatarian, Refined Sugar Free, Soy Free
Ingredients
  • 1 cup cottage cheese (2% small curd)
  • 1/4 cup cashew butter (organic)
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup (organic)
  • 3 tbsp cacao powder (organic)
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup oat flour (organic)
  • 30 g chocolate protein powder (organic; Discount KATIE10 at Truvani!)
  • 3 oz. dark chocolate chips (3-4 ounces for coating; I just eyeballed it; I use the brand Hu for a healthy option)
  • Sea salt (for topping, optional)
Instructions
  1. 1
    Add cottage cheese, cashew butter, maple syrup, cacao powder, vanilla extract, oat flour, and protein powder to a food processor.
  2. 2
    Blend until a thick, sticky dough forms.
  3. 3
    Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or 1 hour for best results.
  4. 4
    Roll the dough into 16 small truffle balls and place them on a parchment-lined tray.
  5. 5
    Freeze the truffles while you melt the chocolate.
  6. 6
    Melt dark chocolate with a small amount of coconut oil or butter using a microwave or double boiler.
  7. 7
    Dip each truffle in melted chocolate, then place them back on the tray. Sprinkle with sea salt if desired.
  8. 8
    Refrigerate for 10 minutes to set. Enjoy immediately or store for later.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 16

Serving Size 1 truffle

Amount Per Serving
Calories 100kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.1g8%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Cholesterol 1.4mg1%
Sodium 91.5mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 9.4g4%
Dietary Fiber 1.1g5%
Sugars 5.2g
Protein 4.5g9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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