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healthy cannoli balls dipped in dark chocolate coating

Irresistible and Healthy Canolli Balls: Your Guilt-Free Indulgence

My easy healthy cannoli recipe can be made as a healthy cannoli dip, or frozen into balls and dipped in dark chocolate! Either way they are sure to satisfy your cannoli craving!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
resting time for balls 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 20 servings
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

For the healthy cannoli dip:

For the cannoli chocolate shell (if making cannoli balls)

Instructions
 

  • In a blender, combine the ricotta cheese, vanilla extract, sea salt, and maple syrup until smooth and well-incorporated.
    2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese, 2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon sea salt, ¼-1/3 cup pure maple syrup
    healthy cannoli balls recipe ingredients in a blender
  • Pour into a bowl and gradually stir in 2 cups of almond flour and 1 cup of extra dark chocolate chips, ensuring all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
    2 cups almond flour, 1 cup dark chocolate chips
    healthy cannoli dip in a bowl
  • You can now enjoy this healthy cannoli dip with your favorite healthy cookie, or, move onto the following steps to create healthy cannoli balls.
    ricotta cheese dessert with cookies
  • Refrigerate for 1 hour to harden up the cannoli dough.
    Scoop the dough and form it into bite-sized balls, placing them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
    healthy cannoli balls on parchment paper
  • Place the formed balls in the freezer until firm. Once frozen, dip each ball into melted dark chocolate, coating them evenly.
    1-2 cups extra dark chocolate, 1 tablespoon coconut oil
    cannoli ball with chocolate coating
  • Return the chocolate-dipped balls to the freezer for a few minutes to allow the chocolate to set.
    Store in the freezer in an airtight container for up to 1 month; thaw for 15 minutes at room temperature before serving.
    healthy cannoli ball recipe

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Notes

Nutrition facts for any recipe on thehintofrosemary is only an estimate and not guaranteed. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1cannoli ball with dark chocolateCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSodium: 100mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 3gCalcium: 120mgIron: 1.5mg
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