Valentine's Nut Butter Chocolate Truffles

Prepared and photographed by NutraMilk nutritionist, Florencia Tagliavini.

Nut butter truffles are great for any occasion. Add some heart decor or red/pink sprinkles and you have a great snack, dessert or treat to gift to your valentine.

Nut butter truffles are super simple to make, you only need a few wholesome ingredients to make these delicious and nutritious treats that are full of fiber, protein, heart-healthy fats, vitamins and minerals.

Check out more variations of nut butter truffles on our website:

Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles

White Chocolate & Peanut Butter Dessert Truffles

Cashew Butter Balls

Pecan Pie Nut Butter Balls

Strawberry Almond Energy Balls

Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Bliss Balls

INGREDIENTS

For truffles

• 1 cup nut butter of choice made with the NutraMilk
• 1/3 cup pure maple syrup or other liquid sweetener (monk fruit sweetener for keto)
• 1/3 cup coconut flour
• ¼ cup raw cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa powder
• decoration of choice (heard, pink/red sprinkles, etc.)

For peanut butter

• 2 cups (275g) peanuts (untoasted, unsalted)
• pinch salt (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

• Making the peanut butter
  • Place peanuts in the NutraMilk container.
  • Press Butter cycle, set for 2-3 minutes.
  • Press Start.
  • Open the container lid.
  • If necessary, set for an additional 1-2 minutes for a creamier butter.
  • Leave 1 cup in the NutraMilk and store the rest for later use.

• Add maple syrup or other liquid sweetener, coconut flour and cacao powder to the NutraMilk, along with the 1 cup of peanut butter. Mix until well incorporated.
• Make dough in to a ball and transfer to freezer to chill for 20-30 minutes.

• Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper.
• Using a cookie scoop or a tablespoon, scoop and roll into balls and place onto the prepared baking sheet, spaced evenly apart.

• Roll balls over heart decoration and place in the fridge until ready to eat. Enjoy!