Healthy black bean truffle:

If you crave for something sweet after meals, then you got to try this one. This is an easy dessert snack which can be made in a jiffy and can be stored easily too.

Ingredients:

§                  2/3 cup cooked or canned black beans

§                  2 1/2 tsp low fat and low sodium peanut butter

§                  2 tbsp cocoa powder

§                  1/2 tbsp raw honey

§                  1/16 tsp salt

§                  1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract

§                  Melted Dark chocolate for coating

Adapted from: chocolate covered Katie (black bean chocolate fudge balls)

I used whole black beans (not the canned ones) for this recipe. Cook the beans till they are soft and drain and rinse them well. Then combine all ingredients in a blender (I used magic bullet) and blend until smooth. Refrigerate so that the mix hardens and the mixture is firm enough to roll into balls with your hands. Once rolled, return to the fridge.

For the Chocolate Coating: Melt dark chocolate chips/bar in a double boiler or melt in the microwave. Line a plate with parchment, dip chilled balls into the chocolate, then place on the parchment and immediately return to the refrigerator to allow the coating to set. Store in the refrigerator and serve chilled. Use chopped almonds to decorate.