Keto matcha coconut truffles

Keto matcha coconut truffles with white creamed coconut, almond flour and good-quality matcha: creamy, delicately bitter and made without refined sugar.

At a glance

• Serves 2
• Prep time: 15 min
• No cooking needed
• Total time: 15 min
• Calories: 580 kcal per serving
• Protein: 13 g
• Fat: 52 g
• Carbs: 8 g

Ingredients

• 100g pure white creamed coconut
• 80g fine almond flour
• 2 tbsp good-quality matcha powder
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 pinch of sea salt

Method

You’ll need: mixing bowl · sieve

1. Gently warm the creamed coconut in a warm water bath until it's soft and easy to stir.
2. Mix the almond flour, creamed coconut, vanilla extract and sea salt in a bowl until the mixture is smooth and firm. Knead it briefly with your hands until pliable.
3. Chill the mixture so it's easier to shape and holds together when you roll it.
4. Shape the dough into small balls and sift the matcha powder into a shallow dish.
5. Roll the balls in the matcha powder until they're coated all over.
6. Arrange the truffles, well chilled, on a plate – that way they stay firm.

Good to know

These truffles are delicate, cool and pleasantly bitter. They taste mellow, rounded and a little bit luxurious. Just right when you want something small and special.

Swaps

White creamed coconut → blanched almond butter (more vitamin E, a little more protein) Fine almond flour → defatted hazelnut flour (more fibre, nuttier flavour) Vanilla extract → Ceylon cinnamon (aromatic, no sugar)

Allergens

Contains almonds, so it isn't suitable for people with a tree nut allergy. Matcha contains caffeine, so it's only partly suitable for young children, and during pregnancy it's best to keep portions moderate. Contains: tree nuts (almonds).

Frequently asked questions

What's in matcha, nutritionally?

Matcha mainly contains polyphenols, including catechins, and naturally caffeine. There are also small amounts of minerals, which usually play a minor role compared with the plant compounds.

What should you know about almond flour?

Many people get on well with almond flour, especially in small portions. Because of its fibre and fat, larger amounts can feel quite rich.

Which fats does creamed coconut provide?

Creamed coconut contains mostly saturated fats, including a small to moderate proportion of medium-chain fatty acids. It mainly provides calories and a very creamy texture.

Does matcha have more caffeine than regular green tea?

Often yes, because with matcha the finely ground leaf is used and consumed completely. The exact content varies considerably depending on quality, variety and amount.

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