Brazilian Acai Protein Truffles

Ingredients

• 1 cup almond flour
• 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
• 1/4 cup açaí powder
• 2 tbsp cocoa powder
• 2 tbsp coconut flour
• 3 tbsp coconut sugar
• 1/2 tsp guarana powder (optional)
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/3 cup coconut butter (or cashew butter)
• 3 tbsp coconut cream
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup dried blueberries (chopped)
• 2 tbsp mini dark chocolate chips
• 2 tbsp toasted coconut flakes
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/3 cup shredded coconut (toasted)
• 1/3 cup chopped Brazil nuts
• 2 tbsp açaí powder mixed with 2 tbsp powdered sugar substitute

Instructions

1. 1

   In large bowl, whisk together almond flour, protein powder, açaí powder, cocoa powder, coconut flour, coconut sugar, guarana powder, and salt

2. 2

   In another bowl, combine coconut butter, coconut cream, honey, and vanilla extract

3. 3

   If coconut butter is solid, warm gently until spreadable

4. 4

   Mix wet ingredients into dry until well combined

5. 5

   Fold in chopped dried blueberries, chocolate chips, and toasted coconut flakes

6. 6

   If mixture is too dry, add coconut cream 1 tablespoon at a time

7. 7

   If too wet, add almond flour gradually

8. 8

   Roll mixture into 20 walnut-sized balls

9. 9

   Place on parchment-lined tray

10. 10

    Chill in refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up

11. 11

    Prepare coating stations in shallow bowls: cocoa powder, toasted coconut, chopped Brazil nuts, or açaí powder mixture

12. 12

    Roll each truffle in desired coating until well covered

13. 13

    Return coated truffles to parchment-lined tray

14. 14

    Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving

15. 15

    Store in airtight container in refrigerator