Truffles

 

Makes 90 1-piece servings

Ingredients

  • 4 cups carob
  • 1/8 teaspoon artificial sweetener
  • 1 teaspoon powdered instant coffee
  • 1 cup finely chopped peanuts

Directions

  • Melt carob in double boiler;
  • Add artificial sweetener to melted carob and stir well;
  • You may use molds for fancy-shaped truffles or place mixture in a bowl to cool;
  • When cool enough to form a ball, form into 1" diameter balls and roll in either instant coffee or chopped peanuts (not both);
  • Place on waxed paper;
  • Place truffles in refrigerator for 20 minutes to set.

Calories: 57.2
Protein: 1.88 grams
Fat: 3.02 grams
Carbohydrates: 5.88 grams
Exchanges: 1/4 Bread/Starch; 1/2 Fat