Made with five ingredients – well, six if you add a little extra love – these vegan dark chocolate truffles are perfect for Valentine’s Day and beyond. Coat them with your favorite nuts or superfood powders for a special touch.
Made-With-Love Vegan Chocolate Truffles
Calories 157 kcal
Ingredients
Truffles
- 1 bar 70-80% organic dark chocolate (2.5 to 3 oz.)
- 1 cup almond butter, peanut butter or sunflower butter
- 1/4 cup plant-based milk
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 3 pitted medjool dates, soaked in warm water for 15-30 minutes
Optional coatings
- Shredded coconut
- Cacao powder
- Chopped walnuts
- Chopped pistachios
- Chopped almonds
- Camu camu powder
- Matcha powder
- Chopped dried fruits
- Oats
Instructions
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Break chocolate bar into pieces. In small pot, combine milk and chocolate. Melt completely over low heat, stirring occasionally.
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Transfer melted chocolate to food processor. Add nut butter, dates and vanilla extract. Process ingredients until well combined. (While processing, pulse in nuts of choice if desired.) Spoon mixture into small bowl and refrigerate for 1 hour to chill.
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Fill medium size bowl(s) with desired coating(s). Scoop out a spoonful of the mixture and use hands to form into ball. Repeat with remaining mixture. Drop truffles into coating(s) and shake bowl to coat completely.
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Serve immediately or store truffles in refrigerator. Tip: If refrigerating, remove truffles 1 hour before serving to reach room temperature.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition Facts
Made-With-Love Vegan Chocolate Truffles
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 157
Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 1mg0%
Sodium 8mg0%
Potassium 207mg6%
Carbohydrates 10g3%
Fiber 3g12%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 10IU0%
Calcium 71mg7%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.