White Chocolate, Tahini, and Blueberry Truffles

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White chocolate lovers and those who don't understand what white chocolate even has to do with the world of real chocolate.

But wait, before you ask—yes, there is vegan white chocolate.

It's dairy-free (parve) and can be found in almost any supermarket.

Now that we've cleared that up, I want to tell you about the white chocolate truffles I made over the weekend.

In case I haven't mentioned it or you've forgotten, I'm currently in the middle of a long and exhausting cutting phase, at the end of which I intend to reach a very low body fat percentage.

If you're asking why? And what do truffles have to do with anything now?!

I'll just say that summer is just around the corner and the caloric values of each truffle fit perfectly into my daily macros, so there's no problem leaning out while enjoying a little truffle treat.

Don't believe me? Just wait and see me in two months.

A bit about the recipe:

I used high-quality parve white chocolate buttons.

You can, of course, use any other chocolate you like. It will work wonderfully with dark chocolate as well.

I added raw tahini (the "light" kind, not whole-seed)—because whole-seed tahini has a tendency, at times, to become slightly bitter (not that you'd notice with the amount of sugar in the chocolate) and it's also darker in color, which would affect the bright shade of the truffles.

And to make it visually appealing, I used frozen blueberries. You can use any other berry you like or alternatively swap the fruit for peanut butter, pretzels, sprinkles, or any creative idea that comes to mind. (Of course, the nutritional values will change accordingly).

I used a small 15cm x 23cm pan, but you could also use paper mini-muffin liners. It'll turn out great.

Nutritional Values

By Clinical Dietitian and Fitness Coach Noam Bachar:

One truffle (out of 20) weighing 25g contains:

123 calories

2g protein

10g carbohydrates

8g fat

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White Chocolate, Tahini, and Blueberry Truffles

Keyword truffles, sweet, blueberries, tahini

Prep time 5 minutes

Servings 20 pieces

Calories 123 kcal

Ingredients

• 300 g white chocolate
• 100 g raw tahini light/hulled
• 100 g blueberries frozen works too
• 1 pan 15cm by 23cm

Instructions

1. Melt the white chocolate in the microwave in 30-second increments. 

   

2. Pour the raw tahini into the melted white chocolate and mix well. 

   

3. If using frozen blueberries, thaw them in the microwave and bring them to room temperature.

4. Transfer the blueberries to a blender and add 3-4 tablespoons of the chocolate and tahini mixture. 

5. Blend well until reaching a smooth consistency.

   If your blender is struggling, add a tablespoon or two of warm water.

6. Line a 15cm x 23cm baking pan with parchment paper. 

7. Pour the chocolate and tahini mixture into the pan and spread it evenly. 

8. Add 3-4 tablespoons of the blueberry puree on top.

9. Using a knife, create "marble" swirl patterns in the mixture.

   

10. Place the pan in the refrigerator for at least an hour or in the freezer for half an hour. 

11. Before serving, remove from the cold and cut into squares.