Recipe: Chocolate Almond Truffles

Who doesn’t love a trusty holiday season truffle!

These treats are tasty and energizing with high-quality ingredients. Great before or after workouts for antioxidants, healthy fats, protein, and recovery. And even as a pre-bedtime snack!

Almonds - Loaded with nutrients and antioxidants that help protect against oxidative stress, which can damage molecules in your cells and contribute to inflammation, aging and diseases like cancer. They are also high in magnesium that is key in muscle relaxation and blood sugar control and blood pressure regulation.

Dark Chocolate - high in antioxidants, such as flavonoids and polyphenols, which help combat oxidative stress caused by free radicals generated during exercise. This can contribute to overall health and recovery for runners. Flavanols may help improve blood flow and enhance cardiovascular function. Better blood flow can be beneficial for runners by delivering oxygen and nutrients more efficiently to working muscles, potentially improving endurance and performance. Anti-inflammatory properties, which can aid in reducing exercise-induced inflammation leading to faster recovery and decreased muscle soreness. Good source of magnesium, a mineral essential for muscle function and energy production. Runners may benefit from maintaining adequate magnesium levels to support muscle contractions and reduce the risk of cramps.

Coconut - the highly nutritious coconut, is packed with flavour, antioxidants, and medium-chain triglycerides, it supports healthy brain function, energy through blood sugar regulation and heart health.

✨Recipe✨

1 cup Canned Coconut Milk (full fat)

283 grams Dark Chocolate (chopped)

1 1/2 tbsps Butter

1/3 tsp Sea Salt

3/4 cup Almonds (finely chopped)

👩‍🍳 Directions

Makes about 20 truffles

1. Heat the coconut milk in a small pot over medium-low until just simmering, stirring often.

2. Add the chocolate, butter, and salt and turn the heat off. Stir with a spatula until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is completely smooth.

3. Pour into a bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Transfer to the fridge to harden overnight or for at least four hours.

4. Place the almonds on a plate.

5. Remove the truffle mixture and scoop about two tablespoons and form into balls, working quickly before they soften. Roll into the almonds. Place them in a container and store them in the fridge.

6. Leave them out for a few minutes prior to serving.

Enjoy! 😋