Around the holiday season, I make a lot of tasty treats and this is so simple to make at home with not much mess and fuss. A flavorful, rich and decadent dessert that is guilt free. A wonderful homemade gift to give out to friends, family and more or a lovely dessert treat for a family gathering. There is so much chocolate love that you only need one or maybe two. My family absolutely loves these tasty treats!

 

Dark chocolate has numerous health benefits. High quality dark chocolate has proven to  lower blood pressure and improve blood flow, a powerful source of antioxidants, helps to raise HDL and lower LDL against the oxidation process, protects your skin against the sun, improves brain function and lowers your risk of cardio vascular disease. After that being said, i give you permission to have a small portion of  dark chocolate daily.

 

 

 

YIELD: 12

 

 

INGREDIENTS:

5 oz dark chocolate

1 tbsp coconut oil, un-refined

1/2 cup coconut milk, can style

1/2 tsp mint extract, pure

1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa

 

 

INSTRUCTIONS:

combine the chocolate, coconut oil and extract in a small bowl; set aside.

In a medium saucepan, bring coconut milk to a gentle boil over medium heat. Stirring gently.

Add the coconut milk mixture to the chocolate mix; whisk well until blended. Then, place the mixture into an airtight container in the refrigerator; about 4 hours, or overnight to set.

When shaping, use a melon baller, or spoon would be fine to scoop out about 1 tbsp chocolate truffle mixture. Roll into a ball. then coat with the cocoa powder, or preferred garnish of choice. Store in the refrigerator for up to one week or in the freezer for 3 months. Enjoy!

 

 

 

NUTRITIONAL CONTENT: calories 98; total fat 7g; sodium 4mg; total carbohydrates 7g; dietary fiber 2g; sugars 3g and protein 1g. Low in sugar and no cholesterol type of treat.

 

 

 

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