Chocolate Coconut Truffles

April 10, 2018 10 By EngineerMommy

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If you love the taste & texture of an Almond Joy bar but want to make a healthier homemade version, then you’re in for a treat today! These Chocolate Coconut Truffles are super delicious and have a truly lovely taste & texture. Made from shredded coconut, almond, coconut oil & cacao powder, these truffles are made with good-for-you ingredients so you can leave the guilt at the door! Feel free to have one or two… or five of these little babies!

Chocolate Coconut Truffles

Chocolate Coconut Truffles

Chocolate Coconut Truffles

Combine shredded coconut, slivered almonds, stevia & coconut oil in a food processor (scroll down for recipe details with specific amounts). The mixture should be soft and come together easily.

Chocolate Coconut Truffle Balls

Chocolate Coconut Truffle Balls


Take one teaspoonful of the mixture and roll it into a ball. If you find that the mixture is too sticky, add a bit of water to your hands. Once all the balls are formed, place in the freezer to harden for 20 minutes.
Chocolate Coconut Truffle Balls

Chocolate Coconut Truffle Balls


To form the coating for the coconut balls, combine coconut oil & raw cacao powder. Drop each coconut ball inside this melted mixture. Use two forks to cover each ball in chocolate.
Chocolate Coconut Truffle Balls

Chocolate Coconut Truffle Balls


Sprinkle with an extra bit of shredded coconut. Place back in the freezer for 20 minutes so the chocolate layer can firm up.
Chocolate Coconut Truffle Balls

Chocolate Coconut Truffle Balls


Once out of the freezer, serve the coconut chocolate balls chilled.
Chocolate Coconut Truffle Balls

Chocolate Coconut Truffle Balls


The mixture of almonds and coconut on the inside of these treats is perfectly chewy and delicious! I think the almonds give it a lovely subtle crunch!
Chocolate Coconut Truffle Balls

Chocolate Coconut Truffle Balls


I really hope you try this recipe! This has been a fabulous recipe in our household – the hubby has said that this is easily one of the top 3 treats I ever made!! Hooray for wholesome treats that taste great!!
Chocolate Coconut Truffle Balls

Chocolate Coconut Truffle Balls

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