Description
These Healthy St. Patrick’s Day Truffles feature a vibrant matcha-flavored almond flour center coated in creamy white chocolate and adorned with festive toppings. Perfectly bite-sized and naturally sweetened with maple syrup, these truffles are a delicious and nutritious treat to celebrate with a colorful twist.
Ingredients
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Matcha Truffle Centers
- 1 ½ cups almond flour
- 2 tablespoons matcha powder
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Chocolate Coating
- 1 cup white chocolate chips or dairy-free white chocolate
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
Optional Toppings
- Green sprinkles
- Crushed pistachios
- Shredded coconut
- Gold sugar pearls
Instructions
- Make the matcha filling: In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, matcha powder, and a pinch of salt. Add the maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Stir everything together until it forms a soft dough that holds its shape.
- Roll into truffles: Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the dough and roll it into tight balls with your hands. Place the formed truffles on a parchment-lined tray. Freeze them for 15 to 20 minutes to firm up before coating.
- Melt the chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips and coconut oil together in 20-second intervals. Stir well after each interval until the mixture is completely smooth and melted.
- Coat the truffles: Using a fork, carefully dip each chilled truffle into the melted white chocolate, ensuring it is fully covered. Gently tap the fork to remove any excess coating and place the truffle back on parchment paper.
- Decorate: Before the chocolate coating sets, sprinkle the truffles with your choice of green sprinkles, crushed pistachios, shredded coconut, or gold sugar pearls to add a festive touch.
- Chill to set: Refrigerate the coated truffles for 10 to 15 minutes until the white chocolate hardens. Serve them chilled or allow them to soften slightly at room temperature for optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use culinary-grade matcha powder for the best flavor and vibrant green color in the truffles.
- If the dough feels too dry, add 1 teaspoon melted coconut oil to soften it.
- If the dough is too sticky to handle, incorporate a little more almond flour until manageable.
- Store the truffles in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 2 months for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
