Healthier Brownie Truffles
Ingredients
Brownie
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ⅓ cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ teaspoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened almond milk
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
Truffles
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 4 ounces fat-free cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 8 ounces dipping chocolate
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Spray a 9x13” pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a food processor or blender, purée the black beans and eggs.
- Add the cocoa powder, sugar, olive oil, almond milk, balsamic vinegar, baking powder, and baking soda to the food processor.
- Blend together until well combined.
- Add in the chocolate chips, then pulse a few times until well incorporated.
- Pour into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for about 15 minutes.
- Once brownies have cooled, scrape them into a large bowl.
- Add powdered sugar and cream cheese.
- Use a blender to mix together until well combined.
- Line a pan with parchment paper.
- Mold the mixture into small balls. It should make about 24.
- Place the balls in the fridge for at least 10 minutes, so they’re easier to dip in the chocolate.
- Place the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl with the coconut oil.
- Microwave for 30 seconds at a time, stirring at each interval until the chocolate is smooth.
- Dip each chocolate ball into the chocolate until completely covered, then place back in the lined pan.
- If you put a toothpick in each truffle prior to dipping, it makes it easier and less messy.
- Return them to the fridge until the chocolate has hardened or until ready to serve.
| NUTRITIONAL INFO | PER SERVING |
|---|---|
| Calories | 100 (35 from fat) |
| Total fat | 4g |
| Saturated fat | 2.5g |
| Cholesterol | 0mg |
| Sodium | 105mg |
| Carbohydrate | 16g (2g dietary fiber, 12g sugar) |
| Protein | 3g |
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