For those of you that don’t like to spice things up, read no further. For the rest of you, I have this delicious vegan chocolate truffle, that you just might find yourself addicted to, especially in the cold weather.
These chocolate chili truffles are perfect for a slightly spicy Valentine’s Day.
I hope you are all enjoying my latest string of recipes, including this heart healthy treat. Recently, my site climbed into the top 20 in the Wellsphere.com health blogger award competition. Wellsphere is a great clearinghouse for healthy lifestyle blogs. If you feel moved to do so, please stop over there and give your vote.
Chocolate Chili Truffles
Ingredients
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon agave nectar or honey
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- ¼ cup full fat coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons toasted almonds, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon cacao powder
Instructions
- In a saucepan, melt chocolate over very low heat
- Stir in agave, chili, almond extract, and coconut milk
- Refrigerate for 20-30 minutes or until mixture is about the consistency of a thick frosting
- Scoop mixture into balls and set aside on a parchment paper lined plate or baking sheet
- Combine the almonds and cacao powder in a shallow bowl
- Roll the truffle balls in the almond-cacao mixture
- Serve
Equipment
I based these spicy little truffles on a recipe from The Spice House, though theirs had several ingredients that I shy away from. You can try this with any of your favorite fun flavor combinations.
Store on a plate on the counter for up to 5 days.
Sara says
The truffles look fantastic! I’ve started becoming a big fan of chili’s with chocolate. I love a little heat with the chocolate flavor.
cdecocina says
This looks incredible: chocolate with coconut milk. I will do it for sure, thanks a lot.
Irina says
Elana,
This recipe looks awesome! I love your website and find many of your recipes very inspiring. We are gluten and dairy free at our house and I spend a lot of effort on figuring out how to cook healthfully. Your recipes are a great help and inspiration.
Thank you. Irina (Belmont, MA)
Laurinda says
Lindt Chocolates makes a dark bar with chili in it & it’s FABULOUS! It was the first dark chocolate bar I ever enjoyed. It doesn’t taste like pepper, but it does have the heat. I can’t wait to try these! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Hayley says
These sound so interesting, and very tasty. I love spicing things up. I just sent in my vote, good luck!
Beth says
Elana,
These sound awesome!
Another great recipe for me to try.
Beth
Abigail says
I have to mention that I really adore that good chocolate starts out low carb :D There is nothing I need to do to reduce the sugar enough for me to have a truffle! Thank you Elana!
gfe--gluten free easily says
Truffles were already on my menu for Valentine’s Day menu, but not chili ones. Now I know I need to make two kinds … my guests will be very happy thanks to you, Elana!
Just placed my vote!
Shirley
VeggieGirl says
Mmm, love spicy!!
Emily says
Chocolate yumminess x10! Wow! Yum yum.
Congrats on being in the top 20 in the Wellsphere health blogger competition! My vote went to you!! You deserve it, thanks for all the exciting healthy and wholesome yumminess you continue to share Elana :-)
p.s. I hope you tried the kale salad combo I shared with you, it is indeed tasty