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Vegan Dark Chocolate Truffles

February 10, 2013 By Bibi Rodgers 5 Comments

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The ancient Aztecs believed that avocados had aphrodisiac qualities and the rumours have stuck. In fact, the link between avocados and libido was seen to be so strong that in the 1920s, avocado farmers actually sought to discredit the theory, trying to make their produce seem more wholesome.

Whatever the truth, you’ll feel super sexy after eating these aphrodisiac Aztec Vegan Dark Chocolate Truffles, as they’re animal-fat free and have no nasty additives but still taste like a totally grown-up treat. The avocado lends a rich smoothness without piling on fake fats so you’ll look and feel fantastic whether the aphrodisiac does do the trick on your chosen paramour or not!

Dark Chocolate Vegan Aztec Truffles

Ingredients
2 very ripe avocadoes
3 tablespoons cream from the top of a can of coconut milk (put it in the fridge over night to harden it up a bit)
3 tablespoons agave nectar
3 tablespoons icing sugar
75g good quality cocoa powder, plus more for coating
Optional, for an extra kick – pinch of chilli flakes
Optional – 2 tablespoons desiccated coconut

Method

  1. Put the avocados, cream from the coconut milk, agave syrup, icing sugar and 75g cocoa powder in a food processor (or use a stick blender) and buzz until smooth.  If you want a fiery truffle, add your pinch of chilli flakes in with all of the other ingredients.
  2. If the mixture is not quite firm enough to roll into a ball, add more icing sugar (it can take up to a couple of tablespoons more – all depends on the avocados). Buzz again.
  3. Put a few tablespoons of cocoa into a bowl. If you want to make coconut-covered ones, put a few tablespoons of coconut in another bowl. Roll the truffles between the palms of your hands, then roll in the coating of your choice.
  4. Chill for 2 hours before serving. These need to be kept in the fridge until you want to eat them.

bibi's truffle hands

Warning – this gets finger-lickin’ messy!

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Comments

  1. David Allison says

    February 11, 2013 at 2:17 pm

    That Bibi’s a filthy girl.

    Reply
    • Janey says

      February 11, 2013 at 2:27 pm

      Can’t imagine where she gets it from…

      Reply
  2. Lisa @ Greek Vegetarian says

    February 13, 2013 at 12:46 am

    Oh my god I’m making these today. It would kill me not to.

    Reply
    • Janey says

      February 13, 2013 at 12:32 pm

      Haha, well, if it’s a matter of life and death then you really must! Enjoy 🙂

      Reply
  3. Rodrigo says

    February 2, 2016 at 1:14 am

    Another great recipe shared! Thanks a lot!
    I will try to make those along with my wife for fun… She might do most of the work as I am horrible at the kitchen hahaha

    Reply

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