Loaded with antioxidants and free from refined sugar, these Matcha and Dark Chocolate Coconut Truffles are the perfect sweet treat to enjoy this Holiday season. They also happen to make great homemade gifts for loved ones.
I swear with my third pregnancy my body just wanted ALL THE SWEET THINGS, ALL THE TIME!
With my others, I had pretty respectable and healthy cravings - ruby red grapefruits and kimchi (with the occasional donut thrown into the day for good measure).
The third....sweets. Cakes, truffles, chocolates, ice-cream. If it comes with a sugar buzz, my body wanted it and it wanted it asap.
I say give it what it wants (because fighting a pregnancy craving is just cruel, and who has the energy?).
So I came up with lots of chocolatey creations with a healthy spin. These little coconut truffles are just divine. They come together in about 15 mins from start to finish, and with a tiny sprinkle of matcha on top, they look super fancy. But they are full of good, healthy fats and antioxidants. Win, win.
If you are on the hunt for some matcha, this is the one I have been using. It is organic, shade-cultivated, carefully picked, and stone ground. I have worked with the company DoMatcha in the past and they are great.
Give Me the Quick Version of Why Dark Chocolate Matcha Coconut Truffles are Awesome.
Ok here we go:
- They are quick and easy to make (about 15 minutes from start to finish);
- Loaded with antioxidants from the dark chocolate and the organic matcha powder;
- Coconut oil is high in natural saturated fats. Saturated fats not only increase the healthy cholesterol (known as HDL) in your body but also help to convert the LDL “bad” cholesterol into good cholesterols. By increasing the HDL's in the body, it helps promote heart health and lower the risk of heart disease.
- They are free from refined sugars, but still taste deliciously sweet;
- You can make a big batch, pop them in the freezer and just pull them out when needed. They will still taste delicious.
Be sure to add some of these delicious little chocolate coconut truffle bombs to your sweet treat repertoire.
Need More Homemade Chocolates In Your Life?
With the Holiday season upon us, it is always nice to have something just a little bit healthier on hand to offer friends and family. I love whipping up these guys for the gift-giving season:
Happy eating.
xx
Recipe
Dark Chocolate, Matcha and Coconut Truffles
Ingredients
- 2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
- 3 tablespoon pure maple syrup (erythritol or stevia for keto-friendly)
- 3 tablespoon pure coconut oil, in liquid form
- ½ teaspoon organic matcha powder
- pinch sea salt
- 4 oz dark chocolate
- 2 tablespoon almond milk, or milk of choice
Instructions
- Pop the coconut, maple syrup, coconut oil, matcha and a pinch of salt into a blender or food process and process until almost smooth. I used a vitamix and it took about 5 minutes to get to the desired consistency (see notes*)
- Remove from the processor and pop into a small bowl. Pop into the fridge for about 10 minutes, until the mixture becomes more workable.
- While the mixture is cooling, use a double-broiler method to melt your dark chocolate and almond milk (see notes for method**)
- Scoop 1 heaped teaspoon of the coconut mixture and roll into a ball.Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and repeat until all of the mixture has been used. Pop the coconuts balls into the melted chocolate mixture and use two forks to roll around and cover in the chocolate. Remove from the chocolate and pop back onto the parchment paper, repeat until all coconut balls have been covered.
- Pop in the fridge to set, and then enjoy. You can sprinkle a little bit of matcha on top.
jenny says
So you had me at dark chocolate and matcha! The perfect combo!
Donna1 says
Right!?!
Melina says
I’ve tried to make this based on the recipe, but why cant it become workable to make the balls? It still become powders after i put it in fridge for a long time 😭 help!
Thankyou
Donna1 says
I think you need to blend it for longer, it shouldn't be powdery anymore by the time you put it in the fridge. Pop it back in the blender and make sure it is smooth before popping back in the fridge. Good luck
Manju | Cooking Curries says
Oh wow!! I love all that has gone into it, especially the coconut. yum!
Donna1 says
🙂
Uma says
Looks very cute! Love dark chocolate truffles. They will be good treat to little ones:)
Donna1 says
Oh my kids love them 🙂 Little miss preschool has been requesting them for her lunchbox on valentines day already!
Anjali @ Vegetarian Gastronomy says
Oh my goodness!! I'm loving these truffles! Matcha, coconut and dark chocolate?!? These are definitely meant for me!
Donna1 says
Haha someone after my own heart 🙂
Sophia | Veggies Don't Bite says
Love dark chocolate anything! Especially when they are little balls of goodness. That means I can eat more right?
Donna1 says
Exactly 🙂 I won't tell if you don't!
Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day says
I love matcha! These truffles look amazing! I would love these for Valentine's Day. 🙂
Donna1 says
It is delicious isn't it! I have definitely become hooked on it 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
O love it! Chocolate and matcha always go so well together!
Donna1 says
Don't they just 🙂 I am a little bit addicted!