Everyone needs a little chocolate on Valentines Day!Instead of buying chocolate this year, I decided to make some chocolate truffles made with simple ingredients and healthy fats! These rich, dark Chocolate Truffles will definitely satisfy...

Ingredients:

3 cups extra-dark chocolate chips (or "Enjoy Life" Dairy-Free chips)
1/2 cup coconut oil
2/3 cup full fat unsweetened canned coconut milk (shake or stir to mix if separated)
pinch of sea salt
splash of pure vanilla extract
unsweetened cocoa powder and/or unsweetened shredded coconut for coating

These are the chips I used...2 cups of these:

I needed 1 more cup, so I had these on hand...if you are sensitive to dairy, use these for all 3 cups...

Get your ingredients ready...

Put the chocolate chips and the coconut oil in a bowl...

Bring the coconut milk to a low boil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Once it starts bubbling, remove and pour over the chocolate and coconut oil. Stir until all melted in. If needed, put it back over low heat to get it all smooth.

Stir in the vanilla and sea salt.

Pour it into a small bowl, so that it is filled at least 2 inches up the side.

Put it in the refrigerator for a few hours, until set firm.

Get your supplies to coat the truffles ready and some parchment paper to set the truffles on...plus a tablespoon size cookie scoop/melon baller....

Let the chocolate sit for just a bit to soften, this will make it easier to scoop. It also helps to rinse the scoop in very hot water in between, then dry before scooping. This will help to scoop it out in pretty ball shapes like this...

Once you scoop, roll it in the cocoa or coconut until coated and place it on the parchment. You can help shape the balls with your hands...this part can get messy as the heat from your hands starts to melt it fast...

When you're finished, put them in bowls and refrigerate. This recipe made 22 chocolate truffles. Feel free to cut the recipe in half as these are rich! I had also planned to put some more sea salt on the chocolate ones and I forgot! ...next time;) Eat them right out of the fridge, or if you like them softer....bring them out to soften before eating. Enjoy! Happy Valentines Day!

Feel like you're in a chocolate coma? I also made Lemon Coconut Truffles for contrast....something a little lighter and healthier! Yum.