It’s hard to believe these truffles contain no refined sugar or dairy just by looking at them! However, they are packed with goodness and contain practically two of your five a day thanks to the beetroot and avocado!

Ingredients:

Serves: 12

• 1 large ready cooked (vacuum pack) beetroot

• 1 large ripe avocado, peeled

• ¼ tsp vanilla extract

• 3 tbsp pure maple syrup

• 100g unsweetened cacao powder plus extra for dusting

• Desiccated coconut, for dusting

Method:

1. Put the beetroot, avocado, vanilla extract, maple syrup and half of the cacao powder into a blender or food processor. Process until well combined.

2. Add the remaining cacao powder to the blender and again process until well combined. Transfer the chocolate mixture to a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour.

3. Once chilled, scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture. Roll in your palms to form balls – the mixture will be slightly sticky but should form balls easily.

4. Put some extra cacao powder and desiccated coconut in a plate and roll the chocolate truffles around in one or the other to coat.

Credit: www.lovebeetroot.co.uk