It’s almost impossible to go without sweets, especially chocolate! With that in mind, we’ve put together a delicious recipe that everyone loves and won’t break anyone’s diet: Low-Carb Chocolate Truffles!
Low-Carb Chocolate Truffles
This recipe only requires three ingredients and is very easy to make.
You’ll have a great ally when your sweet tooth hits.
Ingredients:
- 1 can of heavy cream;
- 200g of 70% dark chocolate;
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract;
- 100% cocoa powder, to taste.
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Directions:
- Heat the heavy cream over low heat;
- Cook without boiling, stirring gently;
- Break up the chocolate bars and set aside in a glass container;
- Mix the heavy cream with the chocolate;
- Stir until the chocolate melts and becomes creamy;
- Let it cool and refrigerate for 2 hours;
- Roll it into balls with your hands and roll it in cocoa powder;
- Place it on a baking sheet and refrigerate for another 2 hours;
This recipe is very simple and delicious! Check out the benefits of dark chocolate below.
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Benefits of Dark Chocolate
These benefits apply exclusively to dark chocolate, as traditional milk chocolates are high in sugar and low in cocoa.
Chocolate is considered dark when it contains more than 50% cocoa. The higher the cocoa content, the lower the sugar content.
- Speeds up metabolism: Consuming dark chocolate increases the body’s daily calorie intake.
- Increases feelings of fullness: Chocolate slows digestion, prolonging the time you go without eating.
- Blood pressure: Dark chocolate helps regulate blood pressure.
- Protects the heart: Helps reduce the risk of heart attack.
- Rich in antioxidants: May reduce the risk of cancer.
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