I love brownies. Okay..... I REALLY love brownies, but ever since going gluten-free, I'll admit I haven't been able to enjoy that dense, gooey, chocolaty square of goodness that I miss ever so much. I'll also admit I haven't tried making any gluten-free brownies from scratch. I know recipes exist and I'm sure there are amazing ones out there, but let's face it, I'm much too busy lazy to whip up a batch from scratch. It was so much easier on those pre-gluten-free days to get a box mix, add in the water,egg, and oil and voila!
So these Brownie Truffles do not taste exactly like a brownie of those olden days but they are still super good. Seriously, YUM! This treat definitely satisfies a sweet tooth and a bonus, they are actually kinda good for you. They are gluten-free, refined-sugar free, can be vegan, and made with whole, real foods.
Gotta love that!
Double Bonus- My 3 year old absolutely loves these. Yes!
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Brownie Truffles:
Yield- 18-21 balls
Adapted from Oh She Glows
Ingredients-
1/2 Cup Raw Cashews
1 Packed Cup Pitted Dates
2 Tablespoon Raw Cacao Powder
1 1/2 Tablespoon Maple Syrup
1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1/4 Teaspoon Real Sea Salt
1/4 Cup Chocolate Chips (preferably allergen-friendly such as Enjoy Life brand)
1/4 Cup Shredded, Unsweetened Coconut
1/3 Cup Walnut or Pecan Pieces
Directions-
1. In a food processor, add the cashews and process just until you get a fine crumb.
2. Next add in the dates and process until chunky. Add in the rest of the ingredients minus the walnuts and process until a dough forms. Pulse in walnuts so they remain a bit chunky. If dough is too dry, add a bit more maple syrup.
3. Form into balls, about the size of a tablespoon and store in an air-tight container in the fridge. Try not to eat them all in a day if you can!
Enjoy!
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