Plantain Truffles Recipe

Name: Plantain Truffles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 2 plantains firm, peeled and cut into 4-inch pieces; 6 pitted dried dates; 1/2 cup hot water; 2 tablespoons coconut oil; 2/3 cup sweetened flaked coconut; 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 tablespoons agave nectar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; pistachios; unsweetened cocoa powder; flaked coconut

Servings: persons

2 plantains firm, peeled and cut into 4-inch pieces
6 pitted dried dates
1/2 cup hot water
2 tablespoons coconut oil
2/3 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons agave nectar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
pistachios
unsweetened cocoa powder
flaked coconut

1
Attach Spiralizer Attachment to KitchenAid(R) Stand Mixer. Center one plantain piece on fruit and vegetable skewer; attach to Spiralizer. Attach small core spiral blade and position at end of plantain. Place medium bowl below blade to catch plantain. Turn mixer to speed 4 and process until blade reaches end of plantain. Repeat with remaining plantains. Place plantains in food processor. Pulse 10 times or until plantains are finely chopped and resemble rice.
2
Place dates in small bowl; cover with 1/2 cup hot water. Let stand 10 minutes. Drain dates, reserving 2 tablespoons water.
3
Heat coconut oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add plantains; saut. about 10 minutes or until golden. Let cool 10 minutes.
4
Combine plantains, dates, reserved water, coconut, cocoa, agave, salt and vanilla in food processor. Pulse 6 to 8 times or until combined. Shape tablespoons of mixture into 1-inch balls; place on parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Roll in pistachios, additional cocoa or coconut, if desired. Store in refrigerator.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 plantains firm, peeled and cut into 4-inch pieces, 6 pitted dried dates, 1/2 cup hot water, 2 tablespoons coconut oil, and more.

Yes, Plantain Truffles falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Plantain Truffles

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