Description
These Paleo and Gluten-Free Gingerbread Truffles are a delightful holiday treat made with almond flour, warm spices, almond butter, honey, and molasses. Coated optionally in rich melted chocolate, they make a perfect snack or gift during the festive season.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 3 tbsp coconut flour (or about 1/4-1/3 cup more almond flour)
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp molasses
Optional Coating
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 tsp coconut oil
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine almond flour, coconut flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, and salt. Stir them until evenly mixed.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together almond butter, honey, and molasses until smooth and well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Stir thoroughly using a spoon or your hands to make sure the mixture is completely combined and forms a dough consistency.
- Chill the Dough: Place the dough in the refrigerator and chill for 30 minutes to firm up, making it easier to roll into balls.
- Melt Chocolate (Optional): While the dough chills, melt the chocolate chips with coconut oil in the microwave. Heat in 20-second increments, stirring well between each interval to prevent burning, until fully melted.
- Form Truffles: Remove the dough from the refrigerator. Roll the dough into small balls using your hands.
- Coat with Chocolate (Optional): Dip each rolled ball into the melted chocolate, using a fork to submerge and lift them out. Tap the fork gently against the bowl’s edge to remove any excess chocolate.
- Set and Store: Place the coated truffles onto a tray and refrigerate or freeze them for at least 30 minutes to set. Store the finished truffles in the refrigerator or freezer until ready to serve.
Notes
- Use almond flour instead of coconut flour if preferred; adjust quantity accordingly.
- For a vegan version, substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.
- The chocolate coating is optional but adds a rich flavor and a festive look.
- Store truffles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks or freeze for longer storage.
- Mixing the dough with hands ensures better incorporation and texture.
- When melting chocolate in the microwave, stirring between intervals prevents burning and ensures smooth consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 185 calories
- Sugar: 14.6 g
- Sodium: 44.5 mg
- Fat: 10.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18.5 g
- Fiber: 2.9 g
- Protein: 3.9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
