Very pleased to introduce blogger friend, Clémence Moulaert, today! You might know Clem already but as “The Vegan Cookie Fairy” as she writes the blog of the same name which focuses on vegan baking. Clem and I actually know each other in real life ( we met through following each other’s blogs) so it’s especially nice to see and share her latest work, “The Vegan Cookie Fairy’s Little Book of Chocolate”.
“The Little Book of Chocolate” features 19 of Clem’s own delectable 100% vegan chocolate recipes. From cakes, muffins and cookies to pies, puddings, truffles and fudge, there’s something for everyone.
Clem actually grew up in Belgium so it’s safe to say she knows her chocolate! She shares her expertise, offering advice on choosing the right chocolate, other ingredients and useful techniques.
It’s an e-book so anyone anywhere in the world can get their hands on it too!
I’m definitely a fellow chocoholic. In fact, I recently tried to go a whole week without chocolate, just to see if I could. The answer was I could not! I gave up after just 2 days. My chocolate fix is usually just a small piece of very dark chocolate (90% is my favourite) or raw chocolate, rather than anything fancy, but this e-book has inspired me to branch out!
I haven’t delved too far in yet, probably because I couldn’t make up my mind on what to try! I ended up starting with these delicious Matcha Chocolate Truffles. I’ve never made truffles before and always presumed they’d be hard to make but these were incredibly simple and worked out perfectly.
Clem has kindly allowed me to share this recipe with my readers today AND give away one copy of the e-book to a lucky winner (See below for details)!
“The bitterness of the matcha complements the sweetness of the chocolate truffles, making this an elegant, refined and rather ‘grown-up’ delicacy”
Ingredients
- 80 g (½ cup) Medjool dates
- 3 tbsp melted coconut oil
- 2 tbsp raw cacao powder
- 1 tbsp matcha powder
Instructions
- Pit the dates and put them together with the melted coconut oil and cacao powder into a high-speed blender or food processor. Pulse the ingredients until you have sticky and mostly smooth mixture.
- Transfer the mixture into a small bowl and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes so it can solidify a little.
- Place the matcha powder in a shallow bowl or deep plate.
- Take the bowl out of the fridge. Scoop a teaspoonful of the truffle mixture and roll it into a small ball in your hands. Then roll the truffle in the matcha powder.
- Repeat this to create 10 truffles, or until there is no more truffle mixture left.
- Keep the truffles refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Notes
You can buy matcha in health food stores and some large supermarkets.
*GIVEAWAY NOW CLOSED* Congratulations to the winner, Alessandra Seiter!
Next I think I’m going to try either the Raw Chocolate Fudge or Hazelnut Orange Chocolate Pots- yum!
You might also be interested in Clem’s other e-books: Decadent Vegan Ice Creams Anyone Can Make and The Vegan Cookie Fairy’s Christmas Recipes.
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courtney says
These look absolutely decadent! I’ve been meaning to get some matcha powder for some time now, and this is the final straw-I’m going to get some today Thank you for sharing!
Coconut and Berries says
Great! Matcha is fab. I don’t use it all that often but do like to put it in smoothies or chia pudding, and of course I enjoy almond milk matcha lattes too
Sarojini says
Looks like a simple but delicious recipe; thanks for sharing that. I tend to have a couple of squares of chocolate every day or so too…
Coconut and Berries says
I can’t go without those couple of squares. I tell myself the chocolate’s full of antioxidants but I’m probably just kidding myself…
Ali @ Farmers Market Vegan says
Anything with chocolate and peanut butter!
Coconut and Berries says
I’d have to agree with you! I’ve been dreaming of Choc PB cups lately!
Joanne says
Matcha and chocolate together is such a fun combo! What tasty truffles!
Coconut and Berries says
Such a winner! Looks pretty too
Tami@NutmegNotebook says
I adore chocolate and those truffles sounds wonderful!
Coconut and Berries says
They’re really delicious. So buttery and melt-in-the-mouth!
Kaitlin @ TheGardenGrazer says
Oh these look delightful! I love matcha tea but haven’t branched out to do anything else with it…. yet!! Trying these soon!
Coconut and Berries says
I don’t use matcha often enough either. I ocasionally throw it in smoothies or chia pudding and I’m very partial to a matcha latte!
Joey says
Such a lovely name for a blog and a cookbook! How you not fall for that, or those fun looking truffles?!
Coconut and Berries says
The name is so cute isn’t it?! And the truffles blew me away! Looking forward to trying a couple of other recipes.
Johanna GGG says
looks like a great book - I am a chocoholic - love it in many ways - especially a good dense chocolate cake - though my latest favourite chocolate recipes has to be the chocolate and facon doughnuts I recently posted. That chocolate cake on the cover of the book looks delicious and I love the green of the matcha truffles
Coconut and Berries says
The chocolate facon doughnuts looked exceptional. I actually have some coconut bacon made up at the moment. Maybe I should try a variation on your recipe!
Ceara @ Ceara's Kitchen says
I enjoy Clem’s blog a lot and so happy to hear she has come out with a cookbook! Will certainly look into getting it And those truffles - yum!
Coconut and Berries says
So glad to hear you read Clem’s blog! She’s such a sweetie. Really proud of her for the e-book.
Sophia says
I love just about anything with chocolate, but you just can’t beat fudgy brownies. The e-book looks awesome!
Coconut and Berries says
You really can’t beat fudgy brownies. It’s been too long since I made any…
Kari @ bite-sized thoughts says
This book sounds great, and what amazing truffles! I love how simple the ingredient list - my kind of chocolate treat for sure.
Coconut and Berries says
I was amazed at how simple the truffles were but how buttery and perfect the texture is. I’m going to play with some flavour variations I think…
Catherine @ Chocolate & Vegetables says
Sounds like a delicious little e-book-thanks for sharing the recipe!
Coconut and Berries says
I was so amazed at how easy the truffles were. Totally healthy too 😉
The Vegan 8 says
Now, that is MY kind of book….chocolate?! Yes, please! Gimme all the chocolate, haha!
I have never tried matcha yet, but I really need to! What does it taste like?
Coconut and Berries says
It’s kind of hard to describe…sort of bitter, though not in a bad way! It does need to be paired with a bit of sweetness though. I love a creamy almond milk matcha latte 😀
Vicky says
Yummy! I love raw chocolate.
Coconut and Berries says
How could anyone not?!
Sharon @ Bit of the Good Stuff says
I could seriously dive right into every recipe that Clem makes. I wonder if there’s any vacancies going as her recipe tester? Now that would be my dream job! 😀
I would LOVE to win a copy of Clem’s book & work my way through all the recipes from start to finish. In response to the Rafflecopter question, my all-time favourite chocolate recipe has to be my raw chocolate coconut bark with pecans and gojis - I love its simplicity and melt in the mouth texture.
Coconut and Berries says
I’m sure her neighbours feel very lucky!
Your raw chocolate bark does look totally amazing. I’m going to go and pin it to remind myself to make it 😀
Jane says
Fave choc recipe at the moment is Dreena Burton’s Berry-Patch Brownies…..but I’m open to persuasion!
Coconut and Berries says
Oooh, I’ve never actually made those ones, in fact I hardly ever bake brownies. I think I’m scared I’ll eat the lot!
Melissa says
I love chocolate so it’s really hard to choose my favorite chocolate recipe. But I’d say that one of my favorites is vegan chocolate pudding, made from silken tofu, melted chocolate chips, and other basic ingredients. It’s so easy and so delicious.
Coconut and Berries says
Definitely a good choice! That’s something I used to make ALL the time!
Shonalika says
Now that’s one cookbook I KNOW I would use. Clem’s recipes are awesome <3 I just made a batch of differently-flavoured Reeses'-style cups using a friend's birthday as an excuse. Managed to "ruin" the first batch and keep/eat it. I think my body's trying to fatten me up for winter. 😀 Is this giveaway over? I can't see a rafflecopter clicky thingy on the page.
Shonalika says
Oh whoops. Found it ^^
Coconut and Berries says
Sorry for the late response- glad you found the link anyway! Clem’s such a sweetie isn’t she? I’m keen on the raw recipes in the book for sure!
Marfigs says
What an exciting giveaway - I love her amazing dishes! Mmm my favourite chocolate recipe must be proper sacher torte - I still have to veganize it but oh yum yum! 😀 *bounce*
Coconut and Berries says
I’ve never had sacher torte- vegan or otherwise. I’m actually not too sure what it is exactly. Look forward to seeing your veganized creation in any case.
Thanks for entering the giveaway!
Claudia says
I love to add a couple of squares of chocolate to my spicy chili. Makes me embrace the cooler season just that much more.
Coconut and Berries says
Oooh yes! I love chili and chocolate! Have you seen my Black Bean Mole Burgers? http://www.coconutandberries.com/2014/03/09/black-bean-mole-burgers/
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
I have never used matcha powder before. This is definitely a recipe that I must make.. these look SO delicious. I have a feeling that these truffles would be perfect as little homemade sweet gifts too for the upcoming holiday season.
Coconut and Berries says
You’re so right about gifts! I really want to make all of mine homemade this year
Rebecca @ Strength and SUnshine says
Favorite chocolate recipe…chocolate pancakes of course!
Coconut and Berries says
Nice! I actually don’t make chocolate pancakes that often- it’s hard to get them chocolat-ey enough for my tastes!
kellyjo walters says
I really like choc orange mousse… raw choc, agave syrup or coconut syrup, avocado and orange
Coconut and Berries says
I’m very much into chocolate and orange too. I love Dreena Burton’s chocolate-orange pudding Very similar to what you’ve described in fact! http://plantpoweredkitchen.com/orange-chocolate-pudding/
Paige c says
I love chocolate macaroons and truffles
Coconut and Berries says
I don’t think I’ve ever had chocolate macaroons! Definitely need to change that!
Michaell@foodscape says
I love the ingredients you chose! I imagine the texture is out of this world with a hint of caramel. Can’t wait to make these.
Coconut and Berries says
You’re spot on with that description! They have an amazing fudgy texture and rich chocolatey (with a hint of caramel) flavour!
Marla Meridith says
These truffles look wonderful! Pinned
Coconut and Berries says
Thanks Marla! They are pretty wonderful!