Description
These Gingerbread Truffles are a delicious paleo and gluten-free treat perfect for the holiday season. Made with almond flour, warming spices, almond butter, honey, and molasses, then dipped in rich chocolate, they make for a delightful snack or gift.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 3 tbsp coconut flour (or about 1/4-1/3 cup more almond flour)
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp molasses
For Dipping (Optional)
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 tsp coconut oil
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the almond flour, coconut flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, and salt thoroughly.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate small bowl, stir together the almond butter, honey, and molasses until smooth and well combined.
- Combine Mixtures: Add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients bowl and mix until a dough forms; using your hands helps to ensure everything is fully incorporated.
- Chill the Dough: Place the dough in the refrigerator and chill for 30 minutes to firm up, making it easier to roll.
- Melt Chocolate: While the dough chills, melt the chocolate chips with coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 20-second intervals and stirring between each to avoid burning until completely smooth.
- Form Balls: Once chilled, roll the dough into small balls about the size of a truffle.
- Coat with Chocolate: Dip each ball into the melted chocolate, using a fork to lift and gently tapping off excess chocolate before placing on a tray.
- Final Chill: Refrigerate or freeze the coated truffles for a minimum of 30 minutes to set the chocolate coating.
- Store: Keep the truffles stored in the fridge or freezer until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- This recipe is perfect for holiday gifting and snacking, offering a paleo and gluten-free alternative to traditional gingerbread treats.
- You can substitute coconut flour with additional almond flour if preferred.
- Be careful when melting the chocolate to prevent burning by stirring frequently.
- If you want thicker chocolate coating, double-dip the truffles or add an extra 1 tsp of coconut oil to the melting chocolate for smoother consistency.
- Store the truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 185 kcal
- Sugar: 14.6 g
- Sodium: 44.5 mg
- Fat: 10.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18.5 g
- Fiber: 2.9 g
- Protein: 3.9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
