Banana + chocolate + peanut butter = utter happiness. Those three ingredients have managed to satisfy my sweet tooth since I was a little itty bitty Hoo. One of my favorite after school snacks growing up was a banana with peanut butter and chocolate chips. I decided to recreate my childhood comfort food with these energy packed treats. The recipe is super easy — no baking required. These vegan truffles are always a hit at parties and picnics and they make the perfect snack or dessert. They’re also so rich and satisfying — however, I’ll admit that I have a hard time eating just one or two!
Serving Size 2 truffles, Makes 20 truffles
Banana + chocolate + peanut butter = utter happiness.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried bananas (I like Trader Joe's dried baby bananas)
- 3/4 cup peanuts (organic preferred)
- 1/4 peanut butter (organic preferred)
- 1/3 cup raw cacao or cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes + 1/4 cup for the outer coating
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon (Ceylon preferred)
- Pinch of sea salt
Directions
- Soften dried bananas by soaking them in warm filtered water for 10-15 minutes.
- Blend softened dried bananas, peanuts, peanut butter, cacao powder, coconut flakes, sea salt, and cinnamon into a food processor or blender until mixture is completely combined and has a dough-like consistency. If the mixture is too try, add a tablespoon of filtered water or plant-based milk.
- Use a metal teaspoon to scoop out and portion the mixture as you go. Roll each portion of the dough into a ball and coat with coconut flakes.
- Refrigerate the truffles in an airtight container until they're semi-firm. They will last for about 1 week in the refrigerator... but I doubt they'll last that long.
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