Vegan Orange Chocolate Truffles
These truffles make a lovely light post-Christmas dinner treat! They're super creamy and easy to make. Chocolate + orange is always a winning combination during the festive season.
Ingredients
- 100g cashews soaked in water for at least 4 hours
- 100ml oat milk I used Califia Farms Barista Oat Drink
- 150g dark chocolate
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- Zest of 1 orange
For the coating
- 150g dark chocolate*
- 1 tsp coconut oil
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the soaked cashews, then add to a blender along with the oat milk. Blend until smooth
- Pour into a saucepan along with the rest of the ingredients. Heat until everything is melted, then take off the heat and pour into a wide bowl.
- Allow to cool, then transfer to the fridge to set (around 4 hours).
- Use a small ice cream scoop or a spoon to scoop the set truffle mixture and shape into walnut sized balls.
- Place on a sheet lined with baking paper and freeze for 30-60 minutes.
- Break up the dark chocolate into a heat-proof bowl and add the coconut oil. Melt in the microwave, then dip each truffle to coat.
- Refrigerate again until the chocolate is set.
Notes
Store in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
* For a more intense orange flavour, you can use orange dark chocolate.
Nutrition
Calories: 199kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 9mgPotassium: 210mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 23IUVitamin C: 0.04mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 3mg
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