{"id":6453,"date":"2016-03-24T19:23:16","date_gmt":"2016-03-24T09:23:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thenutritionguruandthechef.com\/?p=6453"},"modified":"2021-09-05T14:11:49","modified_gmt":"2021-09-05T04:11:49","slug":"chocolate-and-sweet-potato-truffles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thenutritionguruandthechef.com\/2016\/03\/24\/chocolate-and-sweet-potato-truffles\/","title":{"rendered":"Chocolate and Sweet Potato Bliss Balls"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thenutritionguruandthechef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Nutrition-guru-sweet-potato-balls-e1600048325457.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thenutritionguruandthechef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Nutrition-guru-sweet-potato-balls-e1600048325457.jpg\" alt=\"Nutrition Guru Sweet Potato Balls\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15166\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for an easy bliss ball recipe, then this is it. These Chocolate Sweet Potato Bliss Balls are a great source of slow-release carbohydrate, packed full of fibre, vitamins and minerals.\u00a0They&#8217;re great for kids, perfect as an adult snack for work or on the run, and would make a lovely gift for a breast feeding mumma!<\/p>\n<h1><strong>Before you start\u00a0<\/strong><\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>You can start the recipe the day before, by baking the sweet potato ahead of time.<\/li>\n<li>To make life simple, bake double the amount of sweet potato you require for this recipe. That way, you have left-overs to toss through a salad, make into a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thenutritionguruandthechef.com\/2012\/07\/09\/941\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">soup<\/a>, add to stews or munch on as snacks. Or, you could make our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thenutritionguruandthechef.com\/2013\/04\/08\/fudgy-sweet-potato-cake\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sweet potato and chocolate cake<\/a>\u00a0or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thenutritionguruandthechef.com\/2014\/03\/30\/sweet-potato-and-butter-bean-mash\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sweet Potato and Butter Bean Mash<\/a><\/li>\n<li>If you need a <strong>nut free alternative<\/strong>, replace the almond meal with ground sunflower seeds (simply grind the sunflower seeds on their own, in a blender to form a flour)<\/li>\n<li>Should you use cocoa or cacao? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thenutritionguruandthechef.com\/2014\/03\/30\/cacao-nutrition-is-cacao-better-than-cocoa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read my article here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>If the recipe turns out too wet, add some more almond meal until it is dry enough to roll into balls<\/li>\n<li>If the recipe turns out too dry, simply add a tablespoon of water until you reached the desired consistency<\/li>\n<li>You don&#8217;t have to dust them in cocoa. If short on time, just skip this step.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"easyrecipe\" data-rating=\"0\">\n<div><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-15252\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"15252\" data-servings=\"0\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-chic\"><div class=\"wprm-container-float-right\">\n    <div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;border-radius: 3px;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thenutritionguruandthechef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Sweet-POtato-and-Chocolate-truffles-e1458809253559-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thenutritionguruandthechef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Sweet-POtato-and-Chocolate-truffles-e1458809253559-300x300.jpg 300w, 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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-15252-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"15252\" data-servings=\"0\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line wprm-header-has-actions wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Ingredients<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0\"><\/div>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup <\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">cooked and cooled mashed sweet potato (see method). This is approximately half a medium sweet potato<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">dried, pitted dates<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1 <\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup <\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">water<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\u00be<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">almond meal<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">use ground sunflower seeds for a nut-free alternative<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u2153<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">cocoa or cacao<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">either works fine<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tbsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">extra virgin coconut oil<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">this must be coconut as it&#39;s what &#39;sets&#39; the bliss balls<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">extra cocoa or cacao for dusting<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">optional<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-15252-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"15252\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Instructions<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0\"><\/div>&nbsp;<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-15252-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Pre-heat the oven to 180 Celsius<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-15252-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">First, cook the sweet potato. Wash the sweet potato and chop into chunks. Do not peel (keeping the peel on increases the fibre content of the recipe).<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-15252-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Line a baking tray with baking paper, place the sweet potato on the lined baking tray<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-15252-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Bake the sweet potato until soft. This is anywhere from 30-45 minutes, depending upon the size of your sweet potato pieces<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-15252-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">While the sweet potato is cooking, prepare the bliss ball mixture. Place the dates in a small bowl and cover with the water to rehydrate, for 15 minutes, then drain the water. Reserve this water in case you need it later<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-15252-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Check the sweet potato. To test if it&#39;s ready, insert a knife into the middle of a piece and if the knife goes in easily, it is cooked. This recipe works best if the sweet potato is nice and soft.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-15252-step-0-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Once the sweet potato is cooked, remove from the oven and blend (or mash) until nice and smooth. You don\u2019t need to wait for the sweet potato to cool<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-15252-step-0-7\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Transfer the blended sweet potato to a large bowl<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-15252-step-0-8\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Using the same blender, take the soaked dates and blend until smooth. You don\u2019t need to wash the blender in between. It\u2019s ok if there is still some sweet potato in there<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-15252-step-0-9\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Transfer the date mixture into the large bowl with the sweet potato and mix with a spatula or wooden spoon to combine<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-15252-step-0-10\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Add the almond meal and cocoa to this mixture and mix well<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-15252-step-0-11\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Finally, add the coconut oil. You may need to use your hands at this point to really incorporate the oil into the rest of the ingredients<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-15252-step-0-12\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">The mixture should come together like a dough. If it is too wet and sticking to your hands, add some more almond meal. If too dry and keeps crumbling, add some water from the soaked dates \u2013 1 tablespoon at a time<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-15252-step-0-13\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Now that your mixture is incorporated, it&#39;s now time to roll the balls. Making sure your hands are clean, take some of the mixture into your hands<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-15252-step-0-14\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Using the palms of both hands, roll the mixture into a ball. This is your truffle<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-15252-step-0-15\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">If you wish, you can now dust the truffle in cocoa. To do this, place some cocoa into a small bowl and drop your truffle into the bowl. Swirl the bowl around to coat the ball evenly. Use your hands or a spoon to remove the truffle from the bowl and place onto a serving plate<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-15252-step-0-16\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Continue until you have used all of your mixture<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-15252-step-0-17\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Place in the fridge to firm up, or if you like them nice and soft you can eat them immediately<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-15252-step-0-18\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Store in an airtight container, in the fridge, for up to 1 week<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-icon-shortcode wprm-icon-shortcode-separate wprm-align-center wprm-icon-decoration-line\" style=\"font-size: 24px;height: 24px;\"><div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0\"><\/div><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"><g id=\"Icons\" stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><g fill=\"#9e9e9e\"><path d=\"M9.0039,16.0079 C5.1419,16.0079 1.9999,12.8659 1.9999,9.0039 C1.9999,5.1419 5.1419,1.9999 9.0039,1.9999 C12.8659,1.9999 16.0079,5.1419 16.0079,9.0039 C16.0079,12.8659 12.8659,16.0079 9.0039,16.0079 M23.6209,22.2069 L16.1439,14.7299 C16.1059,14.6919 16.0579,14.6759 16.0159,14.6449 C17.2599,13.1009 18.0079,11.1409 18.0079,9.0039 C18.0079,4.0309 13.9769,-0.0001 9.0039,-0.0001 C4.0309,-0.0001 -0.0001,4.0309 -0.0001,9.0039 C-0.0001,13.9769 4.0309,18.0079 9.0039,18.0079 C11.1409,18.0079 13.1009,17.2599 14.6449,16.0169 C14.6749,16.0579 14.6919,16.1059 14.7299,16.1439 L22.2069,23.6209 C22.4019,23.8169 22.6579,23.9139 22.9139,23.9139 C23.1699,23.9139 23.4259,23.8169 23.6209,23.6209 C24.0119,23.2309 24.0119,22.5979 23.6209,22.2069\"><\/path><\/g><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"endeasyrecipe\" style=\"display: none;\">3.5.3208<\/div>\n<h1><strong>Nutrition<\/strong><\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">A great bite-sized snack packed full of nutrients<\/li>\n<li>I created these truffles after a friend of mine was having trouble with her toddler suddenly refusing to eat vegetables. Now, I&#8217;m not a fan of hiding all veggies in all meals as this doesn&#8217;t teach children in any way how to accept vegetables and teaches them that it&#8217;s ok to eat dishes with no vegetables (because mum has hidden them all through the pasta sauce). But sneaking a few serves of veggies in disguise here in there, while still continuing to offer them as per normal is a helpful strategy that serves the best of both worlds.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Almonds contain protein and fibre to keep you fuller for longer, and heart-healthy fats<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Sweet potato is packed full of fibre for a healthy digestive system, Vitamin A and Vitamin C (antioxidants). They are a fabulous source of carbohydrate which provides a steady stream of energy, without large spikes in blood sugar levels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Tara is a university-qualified nutritionist, renowned for her no-nonsense approach to nutrition and health. She helps people \u00a0learn how to live a healthy life without the need for fad diets or expensive crazy ingredients.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We would love to see a photo if you make this recipe!!! 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