I love making these truffles for special occasions or when I need a quick and healthy dessert option. They are perfect for satisfying chocolate cravings without the guilt. I also enjoy making them with my kids; it’s a fun and easy recipe that we can all make together.
My favorite part about these truffles is how versatile they are. You can roll them in cocoa powder, shredded coconut, or chopped nuts for different flavor variations. Plus, since they are made with wholesome ingredients, I feel good about serving them to my family.
Recipe Details:
Cuisine: Vegan Desserts
Servings: 12 truffles
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Chilling Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder, plus extra for rolling
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or agave nectar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Equipment/Utensils:
- Mixing bowl
- Fork or potato masher
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Spoon
- Small bowl for cocoa powder
Preparation Steps:
- Mash the Avocado:
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe avocados with a fork or potato masher until smooth and creamy.
- Add Ingredients:
- Add the cocoa powder, maple syrup (or agave nectar), vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to the mashed avocados.
- Mix Well:
- Mix all the ingredients together until well combined and smooth.
- Chill the Mixture:
- Place the mixture in the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
- Form Truffles:
- Once chilled, use a spoon to scoop out small portions of the mixture and roll them into balls using your hands.
- Roll in Cocoa Powder:
- Roll each truffle in cocoa powder until evenly coated.
- Chill Again:
- Place the truffles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and chill in the refrigerator for an additional 30 minutes to set.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Once set, serve the truffles immediately or store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to enjoy.
Nutritional Information (per serving – 1 truffle):
- Calories: 70
- Total Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving):
- Vitamin K: 8%
- Folate: 4%
- Copper: 4%
- Vitamin E: 4%
- Iron: 4%
Vegan Chocolate Avocado Truffles
My favorite part about these truffles is how versatile they are. You can roll them in cocoa powder, shredded coconut, or chopped nuts for different flavor variations. Plus, since they are made with wholesome ingredients, I feel good about serving them to my family.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados peeled and pitted
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder plus extra for rolling
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or agave nectar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
Mash the Avocado:
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe avocados with a fork or potato masher until smooth and creamy.
Add Ingredients:
- Add the cocoa powder, maple syrup (or agave nectar), vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to the mashed avocados.
Mix Well:
- Mix all the ingredients together until well combined and smooth.
Chill the Mixture:
- Place the mixture in the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
Form Truffles:
- Once chilled, use a spoon to scoop out small portions of the mixture and roll them into balls using your hands.
Roll in Cocoa Powder:
- Roll each truffle in cocoa powder until evenly coated.
Chill Again:
- Place the truffles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and chill in the refrigerator for an additional 30 minutes to set.
Serve and Enjoy:
- Once set, serve the truffles immediately or store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to enjoy.
Notes
Nutritional Information (per serving – 1 truffle):
- Calories: 70
- Total Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving):
- Vitamin K: 8%
- Folate: 4%
- Copper: 4%
- Vitamin E: 4%
- Iron: 4%
