Walnut Chocolate “Truffles”

Three ingredients is all it takes to make these heart healthy truffles. Shape into hearts for Valentine’s Day Dessert or simply roll into balls for an every day treat.  

Prep time: 20 minutes

Cook time: 3 to 5 minutes

Chill time: several hours

1 1/2 cups California Walnuts

1 individual cup Chobani Milk and Cookies, Boston Cream Pie, Toasted Coconut

     or Vanilla Zero Sugar Yogurt

1 bag dark chocolate chips

Melted white chocolate chips or pink candy melts (optional garnish)

Place walnuts in a food processor and pulse until flour-like in consistency. Transfer to a medium bowl and stir in yogurt. Melt chocolate chips in the microwave at  30% power or in a small bowl set over simmering water, stirring until almost completely melted. Remove from microwave and stir until completely melted. Add to walnut flour mixture and stir until well mixed. Cover and refrigerate for several hour or until firm. (May be prepared several days ahead.) Shape into balls or hearts. Decorate with melted chocolate or candy melts as desired.

Recipe tip:

Place white chocolate in a small zipper seal bag and microwave at 30% power until melted, checking ever 30 seconds. Snip off the end and pipe onto the truffles.