Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Gingerbread Truffles that are paleo and gluten-free. These sweet treats combine almond flour, warm spices, and a hint of honey and molasses for that classic gingerbread flavor, optionally dipped in rich melted chocolate for an extra indulgence. Perfect for holiday snacking or gifting.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 3 tbsp coconut flour (or 1/4-1/3 cup more almond flour)
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp molasses
For Dipping (Optional)
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 tsp coconut oil
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients. In a large bowl, combine almond flour, coconut flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until evenly distributed.
- Combine wet ingredients. In a small bowl, mix almond butter, honey, and molasses until smooth and uniform.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir thoroughly. Use your hands if needed to ensure the mixture is fully combined into a dough.
- Chill the dough. Cover the dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up and make easier to handle.
- Melt the chocolate. While the dough chills, melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each until completely smooth and melted. Set aside.
- Form truffle balls. Remove the dough from the fridge and roll it into small balls approximately 1 inch in diameter.
- Dip in chocolate. Dunk each ball into the melted chocolate using a fork, allowing excess chocolate to drip off by tapping the fork against the bowl.
- Chill again. Place the chocolate-coated truffles on a tray and refrigerate or freeze for at least 30 minutes to set the chocolate coating.
- Store. Keep the truffles stored in the refrigerator or freezer until ready to serve.
Notes
- These truffles are perfect for holiday gifting and snacking, combining warm gingerbread flavors with a creamy almond base.
- You can substitute coconut flour with additional almond flour if preferred, adjusting quantity as needed to maintain dough consistency.
- Be careful when melting chocolate in the microwave to avoid burning; stirring regularly helps ensure smooth chocolate.
- Storing truffles in the freezer will give them a firmer texture, while refrigeration keeps them softer.
- Optional chocolate coating adds extra sweetness and texture but can be omitted for a simpler treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 185 kcal
- Sugar: 14.6 g
- Sodium: 44.5 mg
- Fat: 10.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18.5 g
- Fiber: 2.9 g
- Protein: 3.9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
