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Chunky Monkey Truffles (Vegan & Gluten Free)

Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes
Total: 25 minutes
Servings: 24 truffles
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I don't know if I could think up a more perfect bite. Peanut butter and banana is match made in heaven, adding toasted coconut flakes and dark chocolate takes it to the next level. A healthified version of the usual decadent truffles, they are sweetened with dates and raisins. The perfect gluten free, vegan, refined sugar free, and grain free dessert!

Ingredients

Chunky Monkey Bites

  • 2.5 cups banana chips
  • 1/2 cup roasted peanuts
  • 1/2 cup raw almonds
  • 1/2 cup medjool or deglet noor dates
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup all-natural peanut butter
  • 1 cup toasted coconut flakes
  • 1/4 cup dark chocolate bar (I used 3/4 of a 85% Theo dark chocolate bar, chopped)

Chocolate Coating

  • 1/3 cup dark chocolate bar (I used one 85% Theo dark chocolate bar)
  • 1 Tbsp coconut oil melted

Instructions

Chunky Monkey Bites

  • Blend 1.5 cups banana chips, almonds, and peanuts in a food processor until finely ground. Remove mixture and set aside in a small bowl. (Reserve the other 1 cup of banana chips to add at the very end.)
  • Next, add dates and raisins to the food processor and blend until it forms into a ball.
  • Next, add the peanut butter and blend until well combined.
  • Re-add the banana chip, almond, and peanut mixture to the food processor a little at a time until well blended.
  • Add coconut flakes, and remaining 1 cup of banana chips and pulse until small bits of banana chips remain.
  • Put dough into a large bowl and stir in the chopped dark chocolate.
  • Line a baking tray with parchment paper and roll dough into balls, placing on baking tray.

Chocolate Coating

  • Start on the chocolate coating by melting the dark chocolate and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl in 30 second increments.
  • Dip your truffles in the melted chocolate and place on parchment-lined baking tray. Top with additional chocolate drizzle, toasted coconut flakes, or banana chips.
  • Place baking tray in freezer for chocolate truffles to harden (5-10 minutes).
  • Store truffles in airtight container in the fridge, or in the freezer for longer term storage.

Notes

This recipe was inspired by one of my favorite recipes from Minimalist Baker, her Peanut Butter Pretzels Truffles

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