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    Home | Recipes | Chocolates

    Paleo Ghost Truffles

    By Adriana Harlan | 15 Comments | Published: Oct 9, 2013 · Modified: Nov 1, 2020

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    5 from 4 reviews

    These Ghost Truffles are a healthier halloween chocolate candy made with simple, everyday ingredients that are sure to be a Halloween hit! (Vegan, Paleo)

    halloween dessert ghost truffles with chocolate chip eyes and decretive pumpkins in the background

    Here is a fun Paleo friendly treat for Halloween that is super easy to make and kids will love. This recipe is based on my Chocolate Pecan Crunch Truffles.

    It consists mostly of chopped pecans, coconut butter and chocolate. Each truffle is then dipped in coconut butter and rolled in unsweetened shredded coconut.

    Below is a photo of the original recipe so you can see what the truffles look like on the inside. It is pure chocolate crunch goodness!

    close up of paleo chocolate pecan crunch truffle on clear plate

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    Recipe by Adriana Harlan
    Servings :11
    Prep :25 minutes mins
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    Ingredients

    • ⅔ cup raw pecans, finely chopped
    • 3 tablespoons cacao paste, or 100% dark, unsweetened chocolate, chopped
    • ½ cup coconut butter, melted*
    • 2 tablespoons raw honey, or maple syrup
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • pinch fine sea salt
    • ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
    • 2 tablespoons semisweet mini chocolate chips, dairy/soy-free brand
    To see the brands I use, click each ingredient above or visit my Amazon shop.

    Instructions
     

    • Melt the cacao paste slowly in a bowl over simmering water (double boiler).
    • Mix in the chopped pecans, 4 tablespoons of melted coconut butter (reserve the remaining ¼ cup for dipping), honey, vanilla extract and salt, until all ingredients are well combined.
    • Scoop 1 tablespoonful of dough onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Using your hands, shape each truffle into 1-inch balls. The batter will be slightly crumbly, so shape each truffle gently and set it on the pan.
    • Insert a lollipop stick into the center of each truffle and freeze for 20 minutes.
    • Dip chilled truffles, one at the time, in melted coconut butter, then roll in shredded coconut. Set truffles back on the parchment paper.
    • Press three chocolate chips into each truffle to create a cute face.
    • Keep refrigerated as the coconut butter melts at temperatures above 72°F.

    Notes

    * You can make your own coconut butter by placing 2 cups of unsweetened shredded coconut in a food processor and processing until it is creamy and smooth. Alternatively, you can purchase coconut butter in jars. A good brand I can recommend is listed below. To melt the coconut butter, place the jar in a large bowl with hot water.

    Nutrition per serving

    Calories: 147kcalProtein: 1gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gSugar: 4gFiber: 3gCarbohydrates: 8gNet Carbs: 5g

    *This post may contain affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Please read my disclosure policy for more details.

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