Fiber-Rich Chocolate Oat Truffle Bites
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Diet: Vegetarian, Vegan-option, Gluten-Free-option
Ingredients
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- 2 cups rolled oats (certified gluten-free if needed)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseeds
- 1/2 cup creamy natural almond butter or peanut butter
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup mini dark chocolate chips
- A pinch of sea salt
- 1–2 tablespoons water (if needed for consistency)
Instructions
- Place 1 cup of the rolled oats into a blender or food processor and pulse a few times until they reach a coarse flour consistency. This helps the truffles hold their shape better. Leave the remaining 1 cup of oats whole for texture.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the processed oats, whole oats, cocoa powder, chia seeds, ground flaxseeds, and sea salt. Ensure there are no large lumps of cocoa powder remaining in the mixture.
- Add the almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Use a sturdy spatula or your hands to mix everything together until a thick dough forms. If the mixture seems too crumbly, add water one tablespoon at a time until it sticks together easily.
- Gently fold in the mini dark chocolate chips. These add a nice bit of crunch and extra chocolatey goodness to every bite.
- Scoop about one tablespoon of the mixture at a time and roll it between your palms to form a smooth ball. Repeat this process until all the dough is used, placing the finished bites on a parchment-lined tray.
- Place the tray in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. Chilling allows the oats and seeds to hydrate, which improves the texture and helps the flavors meld together perfectly.