Pecan Butter Chocolate Truffle Recipe and Review


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This is a re-post from a while back because I recently made these and had a bunch of requests for the recipe. Enjoy!

I’m always looking for healthy recipes especially when it comes to treats.

I finally tried the Pecan Butter Chocolate Truffle recipe from “Run Fast. Eat Slow.” by Shalane Flanagan and Elyse Kopecky. I’ve had this cookbook for over a year, and out of the ten recipes I flagged, I’ve only tried three …until now.

pecan butter chocolate truffles

These truffles were a huge hit with everyone who tried them. Yay! I regret not making a double batch because I didn’t have enough to share with everyone, but no worries, they are easy enough to make again real soon! I hesitated to tell people they were healthy because I didn’t want to influence their opinions, but as it turned out, it didn’t matter, everyone loved them! I wish I could take credit for developing the recipe, but I didn’t, I just followed it. Thanks to Shalane and Elyse for this healthy treat!

Pecan Butter Chocolate Truffles With Sea Salt
Yields 18
A super simple sweet treat that is free of refined sugar, vegan friendly and gluten-free.
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134 calories
13 g
0 g
10 g
1 g
2 g
29 g
131 g
11 g
0 g
7 g
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
29g
Yields
18
Amount Per Serving
Calories 134
Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g
15%
Saturated Fat 2g
10%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 131mg
5%
Total Carbohydrates 13g
4%
Dietary Fiber 2g
9%
Sugars 11g
Protein 1g
Vitamin A
1%
Vitamin C
0%
Calcium
2%
Iron
3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Pecan Butter
  1. 2 cups pecans
  2. 10 Deglet dates, pitted
  3. 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Chocolate coating
  1. 2 tablespoons virgin coconut oil
  2. 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  3. 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  4. 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
Instructions
  1. 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2. To make the pecan butter: Spread the pecans out on a baking sheet and roast in the center of the oven for 8 minutes, stirring after 4 minutes. Allow the pecans to cool completely.
  3. 3. In a food processor or high-speed blender, combine the pecan, dates and cinnamon. Pulse or blend on high until smooth, stopping as needed to scrape underneath the blade. (Do not overprocess-you want the pecan butter to be thick.) Transfer to a small bowl.
  4. 4. Use your hands to roll the pecan-butter into bite-size balls. (If the nut butter is warm or liquid-y, chill it in the fridge to make it easier to handle.) Place the balls on the baking sheet.
  5. 5. To make the coating: Place the oil in a small microwaveable bowl and microwave in increments of 10 seconds, stirring in between, until almost completely melted. ( Alternatively, the oil can be melted in a small saucepan over low heat.) Stir in the maple syrup and cocoa powder until smooth.
  6. 6. Drop one ball at a time in the chocolate coating, use a fork to lift out, and return to the baking sheet. Continue with the remaining balls. Top each truffle with a pinch of the salt.
  7. 7. Place baking sheet in the fridge for 10 to 15 minutes or until ready to serve. Use a spatula to transfer to a serving plate.
  8. 8. Store leftovers in an airtight container, lined with parchment paper, in the fridge for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Notes
  1. I recommend making a double batch to share with friends or freeze for later.
Adapted from Run Fast. Eat Slow.
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calories
134
fat
10g
protein
1g
carbs
13g
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Key ingredients and their benefits:

Pecans pecans

  • Heart healthy.
  • Improves digestion: Fiber-packed.
  • Helps weight-loss. Nuts help you feel full and increase metabolism. Also very rich in riboflavin, niacin, thiamin, pantothenic acid, vitamin B-6 and folate.
  • Decrease risk of certain cancers. 
  • Anti-inflammatory benefits.
  • Boosts immunity. A rich source of manganese, a powerful antioxidant which protects cells from free-radical damage, boosting immunity.
  • Prevents skin damage.
  • Anti-aging benefits. Contains ellagic acid, vitamin A and vitamin E which fight the free radicals responsible for premature aging of the skin.
  • Stimulates hair growth and prevents hair loss.

For more on the benefits of pecans see Dr Axe’s website. Dr. Axe is a doctor of natural medicine and a clinical nutritionist.

Cinnamon cinnamon

  • High in anti-oxidants.
  • Anti-inflammatory properties.
  • Helps fight diabetes.
  • Protects brain function.
  • Protects dental health and freshens breath naturally.
  • Benefits skin health.
  • Can be used to sweeten recipes without added sugar.
  • Natural food preservative.

Dr Axe on the benefits of cinnamon.

 

 

Coconut oil coconut oil

  • Treat UTI’s, kidney infections and protects the liver.
  • Improves energy and endurance. Triathletes use it for fuel during training. Mix one tablespoon each of coconut oil, raw honey and chia seeds. Consume 30 minutes prior to exercise.
  • Reduces stomach ulcers and ulcerative colitis.
  • Reduces symptoms of Gallbladder disease and pancreatitis.
  • Prevents gum disease and tooth decay. The oil binds with bacteria and washes it away. Swish oil in mouth 3 times a week for 20 minutes a day to heal and repair gums.
  • Prevents osteoporosis.
  • Balances hormones.

Dr, Axe on the benefits of coconut oil.

Dates   dates

  • Treat and relieve constipation. (If you’re a runner this is not really and issue.)
  • Natural energy booster.
  • Natural sweetener.
  • Boosts bone health.

 

 

 

I hope you like these truffles as much we did. 

If you try this recipe let me know what you think.

Do you have a healthy treat you want to share? Leave it in the comments below. 

 

Thanks for stopping by!

Keep running!

Denise

 

 

Remember, I am not a nutritionist, dietician, health coach, etc. I am sharing from what I have read and researched and share what I believe to be from credible sources.

 

 

3 COMMENTS

  1. Pecan Butter Chocolate Truffles · Purposely Well | 13th Mar 18

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  2. Coco | 7th Apr 18

    These do look delicious. I bet they’d be a big hit in my house too.

    • Denise | 7th Apr 18

      I think they are pretty healthy too (but nobody needs to know that).

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