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Mini-batch Ferrero Rocher

Prep Time10 minutes
Freeze Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Keyword: candy, chocolate hazelnut, easy recipes, ferrero rocher, freezer, gluten-free, hazelnut, italian, low sugar, no added sugar, no-bake, plant-based, small-batch, truffles, vegan
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 142kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp maple syrup (21 g) you can sub this for 2 medjool dates softened in hot water, drained and mashed with a fork then omit the nut/seed butter below.
  • 1 tbsp nut/seed butter (16 g) I used peanut butter
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder (6 g)
  • 2 tbsp oat flour (15 g) coconut flour will work too, but you might need less

Filling & coating

  • 2 tbsp hazelnuts (14 g)
  • 1/4 cup chocolate chips (45 g)
  • 1 tsp coconut oil (4 g)

Instructions

  • Save 6 hazelnuts and crush the rest until meal like with some crunch left. I use a pestle and mortar but you can also use any two hard surfaces or just chop with a knife.
  • In a small bowl add nut butter, maple syrup, (optional) pinch of salt and a drop of vanilla. Stir to combine (microwaving gently can help loosen up your nut butter). Stir in cocoa powder until no clumps remain.
  • Add flour gradually while stirring until you get a non-sticky chocolate dough, it's ok if you don't use all the flour. If it's still sticky you can try refrigerating and the dough should firm up.
  • Take a tablespoon of chocolate dough and wrap around a hazelnut.
  • Repeat until all hazelnuts are wrapped.
  • Cover in crushed hazelnut and freeze to set, at least 30 minutes.
  • Melt your chocolate and oil (microwave 30 sec at a time and stir until all chocolate is melted and smooth). There will be some melted chocolate to use with ice cream etc.
  • Dip frozen balls and cover in chocolate and freeze again briefly to set the chocolate.
  • Enjoy your treats frozen or refrigerated!

Notes

  • You can make these with dates instead of maple syrup. Add 2 medjool dates in hot water to soften, then drain and mash with a fork. Omit the nut/seed butter in the recipe. Add cocoa and enough oat flour to turn into a non-sticky dough, then follow the rest of the instructions. They're so good with dates too!

Nutrition

Serving: 2 truffles | Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 131mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 18IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg