4-Ingredient Chocolate Truffles (GAPS-, Paleo-friendly)

Name: 4-Ingredient Chocolate Truffles (GAPS-, Paleo-friendly)
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 cup cocoa powder; ½ cup coconut cream (*see notes); ¼ cup coconut oil, melted; ¼ cup raw honey; ¼ cup nuts (pecans, hazelnuts, walnuts); ¼ cup coconut, shredded, unsweetened; 2 tbsp matcha or cacao powder; drops, to taste in main truffle recipe peppermint or citrus essential oil, food grade

March 3, 2023 Janneke Phung

These truffles are a treat that I hide, unlabeled, in my freezer (the fridge will work too, and will result in a more truffle-like texture) with the hope that no one will find it or ask about them. When no one’s looking I’ll sneak one. It’s either that or I’ll be making these non-stop, as I know my 3 kids LOVE these, also!

Truffles

cocoa powder		1 cup
coconut cream (*see notes)		½ cup
coconut oil, melted		¼ cup
raw honey		¼ cup

Optional Variations

nuts (pecans, hazelnuts, walnuts)		¼ cup
coconut, shredded, unsweetened		¼ cup
matcha or cacao powder		2 tbsp
peppermint or citrus essential oil, food grade		drops, to taste in main truffle recipe

Directions:

Mix all truffle ingredients together in a bowl.
Cover and place in the freezer for about 15 minutes, until firm. Or, see recipe notes for an alternative method of preparation.
Scoop out a spoonful of the hardened mixture and gently roll it into balls with your hands (work quickly as the heat of your hands will soften the mixture).
Optional: roll truffles in the desired variation.
Store in the fridge or freezer for a quick treat!

Recipe Notes:

I recommend using the hardened cream layer from the top of a refrigerated can of coconut cream.
As an alternative, you can pour the truffle mixture into a parchment paper-lined loaf pan and refrigerate (or freeze). Cut into squares once hardened.