Guilt-Free Chocolate Truffles

At only 43 calories each, these healthier, deliciously fudgy Guilt-Free Chocolate Truffles are naturally sweetened and make the perfect afternoon treat.

Ok, hands up who’s put on a little weight over the past few (crazy) months.  I’m putting both my hands up…and they’re just gonna hang around up there for a while!  But there is help on the way, in the form of these delicious, protein-packed and guilt-free chocolate truffles.

Based on a recipe from Weight Watchers, I’ve tweaked it a little, so that these chocolate balls are virtually free of refined sugars, taste incredible and are only 43 calories.  You know that means you can have more than one?  Am I right?

My chocolate truffle protein balls are super simple to make.  I make up a batch or two and pop them in the freezer.  That way, I’ll always have healthy options available when that dreaded afternoon chocolate craving hits!  And believe me, it’s been hitting pretty hard lately!

WHAT GOES INTO GUILT-FREE CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES?

CHICKPEAS

I know, right!  Chickpeas are plant-based and packed with protein -perfect for my healthy chocolate truffles!

LIGHT CREAM CHEESE, NATURAL PEANUT BUTTER AND VANILLA EXTRACT

All contribute to the fudginess and delicious flavour in my truffle recipe.

MAPLE SYRUP

For natural, rich sweetness

DARK CHOCOLATE CHIPS

Give my guilt-free chocolate truffles a decadent crunch.  And it’s dark chocolate -think of all those anti-oxidents!

Plus there’s a little bit of flour to give structure, a pinch of salt to bring out the flavour and cocoa and icing sugar to roll the truffles in.

EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO MAKE THESE CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

All you need is a good food processor and a mini ice cream scoop.  Seriously, you can just use a teaspoon, but I like my chocolate truffles to be the same size, so I always use a scoop.

Have you made my Guilt-Free Chocolate Truffles?  Please scroll down and leave a comment.  You can also Pin it or share it on Instagram and tag #applecakeannie.  I’d love to hear what you think!

Guilt-Free Chocolate Truffles

At only 43 calories each, these healthier, deliciously fudgy Guilt-Free Chocolate Truffles are naturally sweetened and make the perfect afternoon treat.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Course Afternoon Tea, Snack

Servings 25

Calories 43 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 130 g canned chickpeas rinsed, shells removed
• 1 tsp light cream cheese
• 80 g natural peanut butter
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• ⅛ tsp bicarbonate soda
• 1 pinch salt
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• 2 tbsp plain flour
• 2 tbsp dark chocolate chips
• 1 tbsp cocoa powder for rolling
• 1 tbsp icing sugar for rolling

Instructions

 

• In a food processor, place chickpeas, peanut butter, cream cheese, maple syrup, bicarbonate soda, vanilla extract and salt
• Process for 1-2 minutes, until mixture is smooth and creamy (there will still be a few lumps, which is fine)
• Add flour and chocolate chips, then process for another 10 seconds, leaving you with small chunks of chocolate chips in the mixture
• Place mixture into a bowl, cover and refrigerate for 30 mins
• Using a small ice cream scoop, scoop out 25 portions and roll into balls
• In a small bowl, combine the cocoa and icing sugar. Roll the balls into the mixture, then refrigerate

Notes

Truffles can be kept in the refrigerator for 1 week, or in the freezer for a couple of months

Nutrition

Calories: 43kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 39mgPotassium: 46mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Keyword chocolate, guilt-free, low fat

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