(rather) Healthy, Delicious Truffles 健康的なトリュフチョコレート

With Valentine's Day coming up, chocolate is everywhere, in every shape, form, and color. 

Most chocolates for sale are full of sugar and UN-fair trade chocolate, but here is a delicious and (more) healthy alternative.  I made these truffles with some of my students on Sunday, and even the 10 year olds were impressed. Who needs sugar and cream when you have nuts and love?

Cacao Truffles

¾ cup cacao powder 
カカオパウダー　200 ml

   (preferably fair trade なるべくフェアトレードのもの）

2 cups ground almonds 
アーモンドプードル 500ml

1/2 cup honey
 or agave syrup 

ハチミツ、またはアガベシロップ 125ml

1 Tbs. coconut oil
ココナツオイル 1大さじ

Pinch of sea salt
　塩一つまみ　

1 cup dried coconut flakes　乾燥されたココナツフレーク 500ml

①Combine all the ingredients except for the coconut flakes in a large bowl and mix 

    thoroughly. ココナツフレーク以外の材料を大きめのボールに混ぜる。

②Take a small amount of the mixture, and roll small balls between your palms. Add your 　  

     love!　一つの小さじくらいを摘んで、手のひらで丸めて、愛を込めましょう＾v＾

③Dip each ball in a separate smaller bowl containing the coconut flakes.

　チョコの玉をココナツフレークにつけて、完成。　

④Freeze overnight to harden the truffles.

　固めるために、一晩中冷蔵庫に入れる。