Assorted Coco-nut Truffles | 什錦椰香果仁松露

附中文食譜

Somewhere between a crossover of superfood energy balls and decadent chocolate truffles, these super easy "coco-nut truffles" make a great midday pick-me-up with a cup of coffee or - if you are tired of all things pink and heart-shaped this Valentine's Day - a thoughtful treat for your special someone.

Come to think of it, chocolate energy balls for Valentine's Day? Sounds like a match for me. If you know what I mean.

One batch makes roughly ten bite-sized "truffles" - make a full batch of the same flavor and toppings or experiment with an assortment of add-ins and toppings as desired! I believe that the way to a person’s heart is through their stomach. So if you want to impress your loved one, why not give him or her the gift of food?

What you'll need...
1/2 cup mixed nuts (almonds, cashews, hazelnuts, etc.)
1/2 cup desiccated coconut
1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey

Suggested mix-ins:
Chocolate hazelnut spread
Cocoa powder
Espresso powder
Maca powder
Beetroot powder
Acai berry powder

Suggested toppings:
Desiccated coconut
Cocoa powder
Ground hazelnuts
Ground pistachios

Directions...

1. Using a small blender or spice grinder, ground desiccated coconut into a fine flour. Remove, grind nuts until they resemble coarse meal. Combine ground coconut, nuts, coconut oil, and maple syrup.

2. Separate into batches as necessary and add mix-ins as desired. Roll mixture into bite-sized balls and cool briefly in the refrigerator to harden up slightly. Add toppings and keep in refrigerator.

Note: The finer the nuts are ground, the less crumbly the mixture will become, thus making it more pliable and easier to roll into balls. However, if you like a bit more texture, leave a tiny bit of larger pieces.

《什錦椰香果仁松露》

無論單身與否，「空少私房菜」祝您情人節快樂！
今個情人節，與其買禮物不如自己親手做～
《什錦椰香果仁松露》
超級能量 energy balls 同朱古力松露的 crossover，
可隨心所欲加入自選配料，
十五分鐘內搞掂！
送禮最緊要係心意啊～

材料：
椰絲  30 克
果仁  75 克（可選用杏仁、腰果、榛子等）
椰子油  1 湯匙
純楓糖漿  1 湯匙

自選加入配料：
榛子巧克力醬 / 可可粉 / 咖啡粉 / 馬卡粉 / 紅菜頭粉 / 巴西莓粉

自選外層配料：
椰絲 / 可可粉 / 榛子碎 / 開心果碎

做法：
1. 椰絲和果仁分別用攪拌機磨成粉，再跟椰子油和楓糖漿拌勻。
2. 如欲製作多種口味，將混合物分批，並加入適量自選配料然後揉成小球狀。
3. 把小球放進雪櫃冷卻硬化數分鐘，取出後即可撒上自選外層配料。完成後可儲存雪櫃內，隨時享用！

備註：
果仁打得越碎，越容易揉成球狀，唔會太鬆散。
可是打得太碎，咬落完成品時就可能會犧牲點 texture 喇。

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