Delectable Valentine’s Day (or any day) goodness to treat your loved one, or treat yourself? Right this way. Ready to melt in your mouth and leave you wanting more, these rich, chocolate truffles are packed with feel-good ingredients that your tastebuds – and insides, will love.
Featuring collagen – for that natural skin glow, and cacao – for added antioxidants that your body will thank you for, you could say they’re more of a superfood, than a dessert. With the addition of other nourishing ingredients like creamy almond butter and dark chocolate – they also make a superb snack for afternoon slumps.
Gifting to your other half? Whether they’re for your partner, BFF or family member – celebrate all types of love with homemade truffles that have their sweet tooth covered. Better yet – take them to the next level by including 1-2 tsp of Misty Day Plant Potions Lovers – an adaptogenic ‘shroom powder for welcoming relaxation and a calm outlook.
Making 16 truffles all within 10 minutes, this easy recipe is great for those short of time and ready for a new favourite.
The superstar ingredients: collagen & cacao
Whether your wellness wishlist calls for strong nails, lush locks or a radiant glow, collagen is an essential worth trying out. Here to nourish in every way, collagen peptides help support many important areas of your health – not to mention, easy to include in your daily diet too.
This collagen powder by Radiance is unflavoured, and free from added flavours, sweeteners and colours. It’s also heat stable and mixes easily – making it useful in your favourite hot cuppa, baked good or savoury snack. Whether it’s sprinkled over your morning granola or stirred into soups or gravies, you can add it to almost any meal of choice.
Healthy tip: Big on smoothies? To support collagen formation, pair your favourite collagen powder with vitamin C.
Thanks to its wholesome qualities, this supercharged superfood is rich in antioxidants to help fuel your day. Nourish your body – and delight your tastebuds to a delicious option that the whole family will appreciate.
Certified organic and ethical trade, this raw cacao powder by BioBalance is a must-have on your pantry list. Use it as the base for hot cacao – I recommend giving these homemade hot cacao blends a go, as fudge icepops to cool off with on warmer days, in your favourite smoothie, as feel-good treat - like this recipe!
Ingredients:
- 200g Bennetto Intense Dark Chocolate, thinly shaven
- 1/4 cup coconut cream
- 2-4 Tablespoons Radiance Pure Marine Collagen Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 2 Tablespoons Chantal Organics Almond Nut Butter
- 1/4 cup BioBalance Certified Organic Raw Cacao Powder
Method:
- In a small pot, heat coconut cream until just starting to simmer.
- Place shaved chocolate into a medium bowl then immediately pour the hot coconut cream over the chocolate. Mix thoroughly until the chocolate is completely melted. If the chocolate does not completely melt, then place over a double boiler and mix until melted.
- Add the collagen powder, vanilla, almond butter and cacao powder. Mix until everything is well incorporated. Chill mixture for 15 minutes.
- To make the truffles, using a spoon scoop out portions of the truffle mix and roll it between the palms of your hands to form a ball. Toss into additional cacao powder or superfood berry powder to decorate.
Makes: 16 truffles | Prep Time: 10 minutes + cooling time
What's inside? Nutritional goodness per serve*
Serving size: 1 truffle
Each serving has:
Calories: 103
Total Fat: 10g
Total Carbohydrate:
4g
Net Carbohydrate: 3g
Protein: 6g
Sugar: 1g
*Nutritional information is based on approximate calculations by My Fitness Pal.
Dietaries: Vegetarian | Gluten Free | Dairy Free
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