FRUIT TRUFFLES

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Taken from the Heathy Cooking Sugar Free Cookbook. These delicous little cakes get all the sweetness they require from fresh bananas. Cooking time is chill time

Provided by Sam 3

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h25m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 bananas
1/2 orange, juice of
1 orange, rind of
1 1/4 cups ground almonds
1/4 cup blanched almond
1 1/2 tablespoons cocoa

Steps:

  • Chop bananas into a large bowl and using a potato masher, mash until they are smooth.
  • Mix in orange juice and rind. Stir in almonds, mixing well to blend evenly.
  • Place the mixture in the fridge and chill 30 minutes.
  • Using a sharp knife, finely chop the blanched almonds into small pieces.
  • Mix the chopped almonds into the cocoa powder and place on a flat plate.
  • Remove banana mixture from fridge and divide into 10 portions.
  • Roll each portion into a small ball, using lightly floured hands.
  • Roll each ball into the cocoa mixture, rolling each on evenly to give a good coating.
  • Press gently before placing into small muffin papers and chilling 30 mins once again.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229, Fat 16.1, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 3.2, Carbohydrate 18.7, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 8, Protein 7.5

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