Vegan Chocolate Truffles Recipe
These Vegan Chocolate Truffles are a decadent and healthy treat made from a blend of dates, nuts, and rich dark vegan chocolate. Perfectly bite-sized and coated in melted chocolate with optional toppings like chopped nuts, sprinkles, or coconut flakes, these truffles provide a satisfying, plant-based indulgence that’s naturally sweetened and free from dairy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 20-25 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Vegan
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup pitted dates
- 1 cup raw walnuts
- 1/2 cup almonds
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds (toasted and salted)
- 3 tablespoons peanut butter or almond butter
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon refined or virgin coconut oil
Chocolate Dipping
- 2 good quality dark vegan chocolate bars (100 grams each) or equivalent dairy free chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil (for melting chocolate)
Toppings (Optional)
- Chopped nuts
- Sprinkles
- Sea salt
- Coconut flakes
- Melted white chocolate for swirling on top
Instructions
- Prepare Dates and Nuts: Place the pitted dates in a bowl and cover them with boiling water to soften. Meanwhile, add the walnuts, almonds, and sunflower seeds into a food processor. Process these nuts until they are completely broken down into a coarse, mealy texture.
- Combine Ingredients: Drain the softened dates thoroughly and add them to the food processor along with the peanut or almond butter, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and coconut oil. Process everything together until the mixture is fully combined and forms a dense, nutty dough. You may need to scrape down the sides of the processor a few times to ensure even mixing.
- Form Truffle Balls: Using a small cookie scoop or measuring about 1 inch in diameter, form the mixture into balls by squeezing and shaping with your palms. The mixture holds very well without crumbling. Place each formed ball on a parchment-lined tray and then transfer the tray to the freezer to firm up while you prepare the chocolate coating.
- Melt the Chocolate: Break the vegan chocolate bars into pieces and place them in a double boiler along with the coconut oil. Set the heat to medium-low, allowing the water below to simmer gently without touching the bowl. Stir continuously until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth. Keep the bowl over the warm water off the heat to maintain its consistency.
- Dip and Decorate: Remove the truffles from the freezer. Insert a toothpick into each ball, then dip and swirl it fully in the melted chocolate. Place the coated truffles back onto a parchment-lined tray. Add any desired toppings such as chopped nuts, sprinkles, sea salt, or coconut flakes immediately after dipping. You can also drizzle melted white chocolate over the top for decoration and to conceal toothpick holes. Allow the chocolate to harden at room temperature before serving. Enjoy your vegan chocolate truffles!
Notes
- Freezing the truffle balls before dipping helps the chocolate set quicker and creates a firmer exterior.
- If you don’t have a double boiler, use a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water.
- Choose naturally sweetened dark vegan chocolate bars to keep this recipe refined sugar-free.
- These truffles can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Feel free to customize toppings according to your preference for texture and flavor.
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