Description
Delightful and indulgent Banana Truffles made with ripe bananas and rich chocolate, perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
- Cocoa powder or finely chopped nuts for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the Bananas: Peel the ripe bananas and mash them in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Melt the Chocolate: Melt semi-sweet chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second increments, stirring until smooth.
- Mix Everything Together: Combine the mashed bananas with the melted chocolate and vanilla extract, stirring until blended.
- Shape the Truffles: Roll small amounts of the mixture into balls, about one inch in diameter.
- Chill the Truffles: Place the balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for about 30 minutes or until firm.
- Coat the Truffles: Roll the chilled truffles in cocoa powder or chopped nuts to coat them.
- Serve and Enjoy: Arrange the truffles on a serving platter and enjoy!
Notes
For a richer flavor, consider using dark chocolate. Overripe bananas work best for sweetness and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Banana Truffles, dessert, chocolate, family recipe, easy dessert