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Crispy Chocolate-Nut Healthy Truffles with Cottage Cheese
Tender on the inside with a light crispy texture thanks to toasted whole-wheat lavash. These healthy truffles feature a rich chocolate flavor, a pleasant nutty aroma, and are made without sugar, butter, or baking. The perfect dessert to pair with coffee or tea.
Ingredients
For 1 serving- Сheese Cottage 5%80 g
- Лаваш20 g
- Cocoa10 g
- Волоські горіхи10 g
- Greek Yogurt, 3% Fat10 g
- Sugar Substitute(optional)
- Vanillinated sugar(optional)
- Salt(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the crispy crumbs. Cut the lavash into small pieces and dry them in a dry skillet or in the oven at 170°C (340°F) for about 5–7 minutes until golden brown. Let cool, then crush by hand into fine crumbs, leaving a few larger pieces for a pleasant crunch.
- 2
Make the chocolate base. In a blender bowl, combine the cottage cheese, cocoa powder, half of the nuts (5 g), Greek yogurt, sweetener, a pinch of salt, and vanilla. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- 3
Add texture. Finely chop the remaining nuts with a knife and gently fold them, along with the lavash crumbs, into the cottage cheese mixture using a spoon.
- 4
Chill. Place the mixture in the refrigerator for 20–30 minutes to firm up.
- 5
Form the truffles. With wet hands, roll the mixture into 5–6 equal balls and coat them in cocoa powder or a mixture of cocoa and finely chopped nuts.
- 6
Serve. Chill for another 10 minutes before serving. Best enjoyed well-chilled.
Ingredients
For 1 servingIngredients
Сheese Cottage 5%
80 g
Лаваш
20 g
Cocoa
10 g
Волоські горіхи
10 g
Greek Yogurt, 3% Fat
10 g
Sugar Substitute
(optional)
Vanillinated sugar
(optional)
Salt
(optional)
Step-by-step instructions
For 1 serving- 1
Prepare the crispy crumbs. Cut the lavash into small pieces and dry them in a dry skillet or in the oven at 170°C (340°F) for about 5–7 minutes until golden brown. Let cool, then crush by hand into fine crumbs, leaving a few larger pieces for a pleasant crunch.
- 2
Make the chocolate base. In a blender bowl, combine the cottage cheese, cocoa powder, half of the nuts (5 g), Greek yogurt, sweetener, a pinch of salt, and vanilla. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- 3
Add texture. Finely chop the remaining nuts with a knife and gently fold them, along with the lavash crumbs, into the cottage cheese mixture using a spoon.
- 4
Chill. Place the mixture in the refrigerator for 20–30 minutes to firm up.
- 5
Form the truffles. With wet hands, roll the mixture into 5–6 equal balls and coat them in cocoa powder or a mixture of cocoa and finely chopped nuts.
Serve. Chill for another 10 minutes before serving. Best enjoyed well-chilled.
Nutrition per serving
Macronutrients
23% of calories
Helps build and repair muscle tissue.
35% of calories
Provides energy for your body and brain.
42% of calories
Supports hormone production and brain function.
Ingredient nutrition breakdown
| Ingredient | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Сheese Cottage 5% | 85 | 9g | 4g | 4g |
| Лаваш | 56 | 2g | 11g | 0g |
| Cocoa | 23 | 2g | 6g | 1g |
| Волоські горіхи | 65 | 2g | 1g | 7g |
| Greek Yogurt, 3% Fat | 6 | 0g | 0g | 0g |
| Sugar Substitute | — | — | — | — |
| Vanillinated sugar | — | — | — | — |
| Salt | — | — | — | — |
Nutrition and calorie figures are approximate. They are calculated from reference data for each ingredient and may differ depending on the specific products and brands you use, their fat content and ripeness, how you measure them, and the actual portion size.
Cook's notes
Tips
For a richer chocolate flavor, add ½ tsp of instant coffee or a pinch of cinnamon.
If the mixture seems too soft, add another 3–5 g of lavash crumbs.
For a festive presentation, place the truffles into paper candy cups and garnish with a walnut half or a dusting of cocoa powder.
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