Gluten-Free Truffles

Gluten-Free Truffles

Prep Time: 40 Minutes • Start to Finish: 3 Hours 25 Minutes • Makes About 4 dozen truffles

1 Place chocolate chips in stainless steel bowl over saucepan of simmering water about 2 inches deep (or use double boiler). Stir chocolate while melting until smooth.

2 In 1-quart saucepan, heat almond milk until warm and beginning to steam. Stir warm milk into melted chocolate until smooth. Stir in almond butter, vanilla and salt. Cool to room temperature; cover with plastic wrap. Place in freezer 1 hour.

3 Place almonds in small bowl. Shape chilled chocolate mixture into ¾-inch balls; roll each in almonds. Place on cooking parchment paper–lined cookie sheet. Freeze about 1 hour or until firm. Store tightly covered in freezer until serving time.

*To toast almonds, sprinkle in ungreased heavy skillet. Cook over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently until almonds begin to brown, then stirring constantly until almonds are light brown

1 Truffle: Calories 60 (Calories from Fat 35); Total Fat 4g (Saturated Fat 1.5g, Trans Fat 0g, ; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 15mg; Potassium 25mg; Total Carbohydrate 5g (Dietary Fiber 1g); Protein 1g Exchanges: ½ Other Carbohydrate, 1 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: ½

Tips Look for vegan chocolate chips in the health food section of your grocery store. They may also be labeled as dairy and gluten free.
Cooking gluten free? Always read labels to make sure each recipe ingredient is gluten free. Products and ingredient sources can change.