Healthy 4-Ingredient Coconut Hazelnut Protein Truffles (Healthy Raffaello)
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Light and indulgent coconut protein truffles made with only 4 clean ingredients — shredded coconut, Greek yogurt, hazelnut, and raw honey. No flour, no sugar.
Ingredients
- 80g Desiccated shredded coconut (unsweetened) + extra for coating
- 60g Full-fat Greek yogurt (10%)
- 20g Whole hazelnuts (1 per truffle)
- 1 tbsp Raw honey
- Optional: 1 scoop unflavored whey protein
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix shredded coconut, Greek yogurt, raw honey, and protein powder if using, until thick dough forms.
- If mixture is too sticky, refrigerate for 20 minutes.
- Take about 1 heaping tablespoon of the mixture, press a whole hazelnut in the center, and roll into a ball.
- Roll each truffle in extra shredded coconut.
- Place on a tray and refrigerate for at least 45 minutes to set.
- Store in airtight container in refrigerator up to 5 days.
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📚 Scientific Studies & Medical References (5 Sources) ▼
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