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    Home » Candy Recipes » Vegan Chocolate Truffles

    Vegan Chocolate Truffles

    Published: Nov 20, 2017 by Jen Sobjack · 19 Comments

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    Skip the extra cup of coffee, tea, and soda. A couple of these Vegan Chocolate Truffles will give you a boost instead. Dense, chocolatey, and not too sweet, these bites are gluten-free, vegan, and don't require you to turn on the oven.

    Vegan chocolate truffles neatly arranged on a white plate.

    It's been a while since I shared a healthy no-bake treat. I made chocolate pistachio quinoa bars over a year ago and haven't made anything like it since.

    Most often I make almond butter oat bites because they are just enough to satiate my sweet cravings without making me feel guilty.

    Last week, I took the concept of both recipes above and made a sweet snack that is vegan and gluten-free. If you are on a restricted diet, you can still enjoy life's sweet pleasures with this delightful recipe.

    You need just a handful of ingredients to make a batch of these vegan truffles: dark chocolate, coconut milk, vanilla, espresso, and agave syrup. I also like to add a pinch of sea salt.

    Dark chocolate and coconut milk in a glass bowl.
    Melted chocolate ganache in a glass bowl.

    Making vegan chocolate truffles couldn't be easier. You just warm the coconut milk then pour it over the dark chocolate.

    Let it sit until the chocolate gets nice and melty then stir it until it's smooth. It's just like making ganache!

    Add the rest of the ingredients and give it a good stir. This is the point where you'd add anything extra like shredded coconut or chopped nuts. Finely chopped dried fruit would also be tasty.

    Balls of chocolate ganache lined on parchment paper.
    Ball of chocolate ganache in a bowl of cocoa powder.

    The ganache needs to be refrigerated for about 3 hours to firm up. Once it's firm,  scoop and roll it into 1 tablespoon size balls.

    If it gets too sticky, it might be helpful to lightly wet your hands before rolling. You can roll the truffle bites in cocoa powder, crushed nuts or leave them plain.

    These vegan chocolate truffles are simple yet fully decadent.

    Vegan chocolate truffles on a white plate with a bite taken out of one of the truffles.

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    Vegan chocolate truffles neatly arranged on a white plate.

    Vegan Chocolate Truffles

    Yield: 10 truffles
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes

    Skip the extra cup of coffee, tea, and soda. A couple of these Vegan Chocolate Truffles will give you a boost instead. Dense, chocolatey, and not too sweet, these bites are gluten-free, vegan, and don’t require you to turn on the oven.

    Ingredients

    • 3 ounces (113 g) full-fat unsweetened coconut milk, from a can
    • 4 ounces (95 g) vegan dark chocolate, coarsely chopped
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¼ teaspoons espresso powder
    • 1 tablespoon agave syrup
    • ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
    • ⅓ cup (28 g) unsweetened cocoa powder

    Instructions

    1. In a small saucepan, heat the coconut milk over low heat just until it's about to boil. 
    2. Pour the hot coconut milk over the chocolate in a heatproof bowl and let sit for 2 minutes. Stir with a silicone spatula until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
    3. Add the vanilla, espresso powder, agave, and sea salt. Stir until well combined. 
    4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3 hours, until firm and scoopable.
    5. Using a 1 tablespoon size cookie scoop, scoop out the ganache and roll it in cocoa powder until evenly coated.
    6. Store the truffles in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

    Notes

    1. Regular dark chocolate can be used for nonvegans.
    2. Try adding your own mix-ins. Shredded coconut and chopped nuts make great additions.

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    Nutrition Information:
    Yield: 10 Serving Size: 1
    Amount Per Serving: Calories: 64

    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the values shown are just an estimate.

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    Cuisine: American / Category: Candy Recipes
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    Comments

    1. Catherine says

      December 23, 2019 at 1:09 pm

      Will this work if I leave out the coffee? Should I increase the vanilla or add a different flavoring?

      Reply
      • Jen Sobjack says

        December 26, 2019 at 10:11 am

        Yes, you can leave it out. No other changes are needed.

        Reply
    2. Nina Christoffersen says

      December 15, 2018 at 8:23 am

      hi! thinking about making these as a christmas present for my sisters, one is vegan and the other dairy free, but they both still love chocolate, so thiz would be perfect for them!! i was just wondering if the recipe calls for canned coconut milk (the stuff that separates when cold into the cream and the... coconut water i think) or the stuff you get in a carton box thing, like you would soya or almond milk...?

      Reply
      • Jen Sobjack says

        December 15, 2018 at 9:10 am

        I used canned coconut milk because I feel it has more flavor but I image the refrigerated kind would work just as well here.

        Reply
    3. Natalie says

      November 30, 2017 at 12:38 am

      I love these and they look delicious! Can't wait to try it 🙂

      Reply
      • Jen Sobjack says

        November 30, 2017 at 10:18 am

        I hope you enjoy them!

        Reply
    4. Shweta says

      July 20, 2016 at 8:53 am

      Just tried them. They are so amazing n easy. Loved it.

      Reply
      • Jen says

        July 24, 2016 at 5:54 pm

        Thank you for the feedback. I'm glad you enjoyed the truffles!

        Reply
    5. Lynn | The Road to Honey says

      July 14, 2016 at 11:14 am

      Funny enough the weather has been over-the-top erratic here in Boston as of late. One minute it's in the 90's and the next minute I'm dusting off my polar fleeces (and still cold. . .I might add). On those cold days, I have had no problems cranking up my oven. But on those days when the temperatures soar (and the

      Reply
      • Lynn | The Road to Honey says

        July 14, 2016 at 11:17 am

        Woah. .. I guess my finger twitched and I had premature post syndrome. . .What I was trying to say (but in a more restrained, adult like way) is "gimme, gimme these yummy balls" I'm always down for a feel good snack.

        Reply
    6. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

      July 14, 2016 at 9:40 am

      I would MUCH rather start my day with a few of these beauties instead of a boring cup of Joe! These look absolutely delicious, Jen! Love that you used dates and maple in these bites - I'm crazy addicted to those two ingredients. Plus no bake anything right now is totally winning! Truffle-tasticness up in here! Cheers, friend!

      Reply
    7. Danielle says

      July 13, 2016 at 7:19 pm

      It's definitely too hot to turn the oven on here too! I love sweet little treats like this that I can feel good about eating. These look perfect, Jen!

      Reply
    8. Medha says

      July 13, 2016 at 4:19 pm

      These truffles look amazing! Like healthy little vegan nutella bites of deliciousness- and I have all the ingredients on hand, love when that happens 🙂

      Reply
    9. Blair @ The Seasoned Mom says

      July 13, 2016 at 6:53 am

      We love recipes like this! I'm a fan of anything that's healthy, chocolate, and NO BAKE right now! I also have all of these ingredients in my kitchen, so they might need to make an appearance soon!

      Reply
      • Jen says

        July 13, 2016 at 8:01 am

        You must! They are so tasty!

        Reply
    10. Sarah @Whole and Heavenly Oven says

      July 13, 2016 at 6:52 am

      I looooove little energy-packed bites like this so much! They always taste so decadent and yet at the same time they're super-good for you! Sooo, um. That means you can eat the whole batch right?? 😉

      Reply
      • Jen says

        July 13, 2016 at 8:01 am

        Totally! I may have done the same...

        Reply
    11. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says

      July 13, 2016 at 6:08 am

      Chocolate truffle bites that are gluten free and vegan? Wow do these sound good! I love finding new no-bake recipes, and this sounds amazing! I would love to devour a few of these for an afternoon snack. And your pictures are so pretty too, Jen!

      Reply
      • Jen says

        July 13, 2016 at 8:01 am

        You're so kind, Gayle. Thank you!

        Reply

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