What’s better than truffles? Healthy truffles! With 5 ingredients you can make healthy avocado cappuccino truffles with a secret ingredient – AVOCADOS!
It doesn’t take much for me to stop for coffee…especially ICED COFFEE. However, when you’re trying to lose weight, you don’t give up those calories easily for coffee.
But with the new Skinny Cow Iced Coffee, you can have your coffee and eat it, too. However, who wants to eat cake by yourself? So I called some of my best gal pals over to catch up after the holidays for a fun and easy “Coffee Break” party to try the three Skinny Cow Iced Coffee flavors paired with my new recipe for healthy truffles!
While I love hosting a party with a good theme, I didn’t have much time for much creativity although I still wanted the get together to feel special. Nowadays it’s hard to have a time everyone can pause, even just for an hour, but it actually didn’t take much to create a “cafe-inspired table” with coffee filter flowers, a coffee candle and my healthy, five-ingredient cappuccino truffles.
Using some leftover recycled coffee filters, straws and some ground coffee, I easily made a nice tablescape with “coffee flowers.” I think they turned out adorable and the aroma of coffee each time I walked by was amazing for this coffee lover.
Skinny Cow has long been a favorite in our house for their ice cream sandwiches and other sweet treats, but now at only 120 calories for iced coffee, I don’t have to choose if I treat myself with an iced coffee. I can enjoy three flavors of Skinny Cow Iced Coffees: Creamy Cappuccino, Mocha Latte and Vanilla Latte.
No matter if it’s cold outside or a blazin’ 100 degrees, Skinny Cow Iced Coffee is perfect for a morning or afternoon pick-me-up! Each of the flavors featured the delicious flavor of coffee with a subtle hint of some of my favorite flavors. Since we were having an iced coffee tasting party, we each took turns enjoying each flavor starting with the Vanilla Latte, then Creamy Cappuccino and last the Mocha Latte. And just like my friends; we all liked a different one for different reasons!
While I really could enjoy my Skinny Cow Iced Coffee as a treat in itself, I wanted a little something for the party. But since we all are trying to eat healthier, I wanted to make something that was healthy and paired perfectly with coffee. An idea brewed: Cappuccino Truffles! Using a fun recipe I found online with one REALLY unique ingredient, I was able to make them quickly, easily and really healthy! And based on the reviews from my friends, this recipe is a real keeper! Did I mention it only had five ingredients, too?
Healthy Avocados Truffles
Description
These healthy cappuccino truffles only have five ingredients – including avocado instead of butter or milk!
Ingredients
6 oz. chocolate (the darker you go the better)
1/3 cup mashed avocado (small avocado)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
pinch of salt
1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
2 tablespoons cocoa powder, for rolling (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the chocolate, vanilla and salt over a double boiler, and melt until completely smooth. (This can also be done in the microwave.)
- Mash the avocado with a fork until no lumps are visible and then stir it into the melted chocolate mixture until smooth.
- Place in the fridge to set for 20 minutes.
- Once slightly firm, roll the chocolate into 12 balls and place them on a pan lined with parchment paper. (Don’t roll them in your hands for long or they will begin to melt.)
- Place the 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder and instant espresso powder in bowl and roll each truffle into the cocoa to coat.
- Serve at room temperature, but need to be refrigerated to be stored.
Other ways you might enjoy your avocados!
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Ok, so I am totally coming to your house the next time you have a party. How amazing do those sound??
So… I pretty much love coffee more than just about anything, I cannot wait to try and make these!
Healthy truffles? Yes, please! These look amazing. Thanks!
I will have to try these healthy truffles! I love my sweets so why not try something where you don’t have to feel so guilty for devouring them! YUMMY!
I love truffles, and am of the belief that avocados make everything in life 193284x better. These look delicious! :D!
This is a great recipe! Can’t wait to try this product out too!
Oh boy, Skinny Cow is amazing. I have been using them for years. Glad they are adding so many things to their line.
These sound so good! I’m keeping these to make for my mil- she loves recipes that are decadent, but mindful!
I really like the sounds of the Mocha Latte. But they all sound so delicious.
I really want to try these Skinny Cow iced coffee drinks!
Oh my goodness these look amazing!!! I need to look into these Skinny Cow Iced Coffee to try!
I love Truffles. I have never tried to make my own before. I will have to pick up some Skinny Cow products. There are so many great choices.
I don’t drink coffee, but I am addicted to Skinny Cow ice cream sandwiches! They are the best!!
I love frozen coffee! These truffles look tasty!
I love all of the Skinny Cow products! Their chocolate bars are extremely good!
Oh my goodness Autumn……simply delicious (or so I’m imagining in my head)! Beautiful tablescape too!
This looks like the perfect afternoon pick me up!
I love Skinny Cow ice cream. I would love to try the Iced Coffee. I bet it is delicious!
Oh my gosh these took amazing. I love that they are healthier.
I can eat truffles without guilt? Oh my goodness, thank you!
These sound sooooo good! Yum!
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Hello beautiful! This looks so amazing. Great ideas. Pinned and tweeted. Thank you for being a part of our party and we hope to see you on Monday at 7 pm. We can’t wait to party with you! Happy Valentines’ Day! Lou Lou Girls
I love dark chocolate, avocados and coffee. Cannot wait to try this truffle recipe. Pinning this for sure! Thanks for sharing on Oh My Heartsie Girls.
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