Beetroot superfood truffles recipe

It’s hard to believe this beetroot superfood truffles recipe contains no refined sugar or dairy, but these little balls of yumminess are packed with goodness and practically two of your five-a-day – thanks to the beetroot and avocado included in the recipe.

Ingredients (makes 12)

1 large ready cooked (vacuum pack) beetroot

1 large ripe avocado, peeled

¼tsp vanilla extract

3tbsp pure maple syrup

100g unsweetened cacao powder, plus extra for dusting

Desiccated coconut for dusting

Method

Put the beetroot, avocado, vanilla extract, maple syrup and half of the cacao powder into a blender or food processor. Process until well combined.

Add the remaining cacao powder to the blender and again process until well combined. Transfer the chocolate mixture to a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour.

Once chilled, scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture. Roll in your palms to form balls – the mixture will be slightly sticky but should form balls easily.

Put some extra cacao powder and desiccated coconut in a plate and roll the chocolate truffles around in one or the other to coat.

 Recipe courtesy of lovebeetroot.co.uk