Monday 30 March 2015

Soft & Chewy Peanut Truffles

Peanut butter.... O mighty peanut butter how delicious you are!

And then there's PB2, peanut flour, which is great if you want to whip up a small batch of soft peanut truffles!

I thought I would start posting a little sweet recipe up in time for Easter... I will try and make some other goodies too, but as for now - here you are!

I didn't have chocolate at hand, so I made my own, but for dipping, you can simply melt some dark chocolate of your choice. This is best done by boiling up water in a casserole, about 1/3 or halfway up, turn the temperature down a little, placing the chocolate in a smaller bowl, and into the casserole so it's not in direct contact with the water, and doesn't burn.

Soft & Chewy Peanut Truffles
(Makes 5)


4 heaped tbsp PB2
1 tbsp xylitol, brown sugar og sukrin gold
A pinch of salt
About 2 tbsp water or milk

Dark chocolate to melt
(Or make your own by:
Melting 2 tbsp cocoa butter over low heat, turn off the hob, and stir in 1/2 tbp cocoa, 1/2 tbsp cashew butter and 2 tbsp syrup - I used agave)

Chopped peanuts or dried currants to decorate with, I placed a couple of dried cranberries on top of each for a little extra sweetness.

- Simply mix the peanut flour, sweetener, and salt in a small bowl, then make a little well in the middle and pour in 2 tbsp water or milk or choice. Mix well and add a little more liquid if needed to shape a slightly stick dough.

- Roll into a sausage between your palms, and divide into 4 or 5, roll into little truffles and place on non-stick paper.

- Melt chocolate, and use a spoon to coat each peanut truffle with chocolate. Place back on the baking parchment and repeat, topping with whatever you want, or keep them eu natural *smiles*


- Place in the fridge to set for about at least half an hour, allowing the chocolate to set properly. You can also leave them in there overnight, and serve the next day.



Original source:
http://lindastuhaug.blogg.no/1389190398_snickers.html

- Jules

10 comments:

  1. Those look tasty! And so healthy too...I'd love to gobble up a few of these for a snack :)

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    1. Please do! Living in the States, you'd have easier access to the PB2 as well :D xx

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  2. Rart med det - alt høres så masse bedre ut på engelsk! Soft & shewy peanut truffles gir meg virkelig vann i munn :)

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    1. Aww tusen takk snille du! Men er jo takket være deg de befinner seg nettopp her på denne lille bloggen min, takk for oppskriften :D xx

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  3. These look actually perfect! I love how you improvised! Have a great rest of the week :)

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    1. Thank you so much Cathleen! They didn't take long to make either :)
      I hope you have a great week too Missy! xx

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  4. So, PB2 is peanut flour? I have never worked with it but I'm SUPER curious about it! Your truffles look amazing, Jules. I cannot wait to try them! Your photos are so pretty, too! What are the truffles sitting on? Is it some kind of container? Too cute!! Thanks for this awesome, simple recipe. I'm ordering some peanut flour now so I can make these (yes, I have to order stuff sometimes... gah :) )

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    1. Hey Rose! Yes, PB2 is a reduced fat peanut flour that you can get on iHerb and in some health shops in the States I'd imagine :) Regular peanut flour would work just as well if not better though methinks :)
      The truffle on its ownsome in the picture is sitting on a little wooden Chinese tea box actually! I figured the light wood would make a nice change :)
      Let me know what you think of them when you get around to making them, and thank you so much for your comments always :) I have been making quite a few sweets this week, so watch this space ;) *hugs*

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  5. Mmmhmmm!! Jeg vet jeg hadde elsket disse. De høres og ser nyyyydelige ut!
    God påske til deg ♥

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    1. Tusen millioner takk Ragnhild :D Fikk PB2 fra iHerb :)
      God påske til deg og dine også Ragnhild, kos deg masse :) xx

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