Protein Truffle Bites

by Christina Meyer-Jax, Tastemaker in Residence & Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist

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Ingredients

1 (15oz) can 50% reduced sodium S&W® Black Beans (drained, rinsed)

1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/4 cup powdered sugar

2 Tbsp peanut butter

2 tsp vanilla extract

14 oz dipping chocolate or chocolate candy coating, milk or dark chocolate

Instructions

  1. In food processor bowl (or high power blender), combine all ingredients except dipping chocolate. 

  2. Cover; process with pulses until chopped. Process 20 to 30 seconds or until smooth and thick. 

  3. Form into 14 truffles. Place on small waxed paper-covered cookie sheet and freeze for about 10 minutes. Roll into smoother balls.

  4. Freeze again for another 10-20 minutes until very firm. 

  5. Melt dipping chocolate as directed on package. Dip truffles in chocolate and return to waxed paper on cookie sheet. Refrigerate 5 minutes or until chocolate is set.

Cook’s Note-Optional: Sprinkle with chopped nuts, hemp seeds, coconut or drizzle with white chocolate icing as a decoration before refrigerating. 

* Adapted from S&W Beans

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