Rich, creamy, and naturally sweet, these vegan Chocolate Avocado Truffles are an easy, healthy treat made with just a few ingredients – perfect for guilt-free indulgence!
I’ve always loved rich, chocolatey desserts, and these vegan Chocolate Avocado Truffles are one of my favorite guilt-free treats. They’re creamy, naturally sweetened, and so easy to make with just a handful of wholesome ingredients. You’d never guess they’re made with avocado!
Why You’ll Love These Chocolate Avocado Truffles
- Rich and creamy – The avocado makes them ultra-smooth and fudgy.
- Naturally vegan and dairy-free – No cream or butter needed!
- Wholesome ingredients – Made with real, simple foods you can feel good about.
- Easy to make – Just melt, mix, chill, and roll!
- Customizable – Coat them in cocoa powder, nuts, coconut, or anything you like.
- Perfect for sharing – Elegant enough for parties, simple enough for everyday snacking.
Ingredients:
- 1 ripe avocado, mashed
- 1 cup dairy-free dark chocolate chips (or chopped dark chocolate)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 tbsp maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- Pinch of salt
Optional for coating:
- Cocoa powder
- Chopped nuts (e.g., pistachios, almonds, hazelnuts)
- Shredded coconut
- Freeze-dried berries, crushed
Instructions:
- Melt the chocolate
Place the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method). Stir until smooth and melted. Alternatively, microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until fully melted. - Mash the avocado
In a medium bowl, mash the avocado until smooth and creamy—no lumps! - Mix together
Add the melted chocolate, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt to the mashed avocado. Mix well until everything is silky smooth and fully combined. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed. - Chill
Cover and refrigerate the mixture for 1–2 hours, or until firm enough to scoop. - Form truffles
Using a small spoon or cookie scoop, scoop out the mixture and roll into bite-sized balls. - Coat
Roll each truffle in your desired coating (cocoa powder, nuts, coconut, etc.). - Chill again (optional)
Place truffles in an airtight container and refrigerate for another 30 minutes to set.
Storage
Store in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 1 month (just thaw before eating).
Recipe Tips
Use a very ripe avocado – It should be soft and easy to mash for the smoothest texture.
Blend for extra smoothness – For an ultra-creamy truffle, blend the avocado and melted chocolate together instead of mixing by hand.
Taste before chilling – Adjust the sweetness with more maple syrup or a pinch of salt before refrigerating the mixture.
Chill long enough – Let the mixture firm up completely in the fridge to make rolling much easier.
Use gloves or chill your hands – If the mixture gets sticky while rolling, cold hands or food-safe gloves help!
Get creative with coatings – Try matcha powder, cinnamon-coconut sugar, or crushed freeze-dried raspberries for unique twists.
Chocolate Avocado Truffles
Ingredients
- 1 ripe avocado mashed
- 1 cup dairy-free dark chocolate chips (or chopped dark chocolate)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1-2 tbsp maple syrup
- Pinch of salt
Optional for coating:
- Cocoa powder
- Chopped nuts (e.g., pistachios, almonds, hazelnuts)
- Shredded coconut
- Freeze-dried berries crushed
Instructions
- Melt the chocolatePlace the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method). Stir until smooth and melted. Alternatively, microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until fully melted.
- Mash the avocadoIn a medium bowl, mash the avocado until smooth and creamy—no lumps!
- Mix togetherAdd the melted chocolate, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt to the mashed avocado. Mix well until everything is silky smooth and fully combined. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
- ChillCover and refrigerate the mixture for 1–2 hours, or until firm enough to scoop.
- Form trufflesUsing a small spoon or cookie scoop, scoop out the mixture and roll into bite-sized balls.
- CoatRoll each truffle in your desired coating (cocoa powder, nuts, coconut, etc.).
- Chill again (optional)Place truffles in an airtight container and refrigerate for another 30 minutes to set.
Notes
Storage:
Store in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 1 month (just thaw before eating).Estimated Nutrition (per truffle):
- Calories: ~90
- Fat: ~6g
- Carbs: ~8g
- Sugar: ~5g
- Protein: ~1g
I hope you love these chocolate avocado truffles as much as I do! They’ve become my go-to treat when I’m craving something sweet, rich, and a little fancy – without the guilt. Whether you’re making them for yourself or to share, they’re always a hit. Let me know if you try them—I’d love to hear what coating combos you come up with!