Wonderfully decadent and super easy to make, you would never guess these dark Avocado Chocolate Truffles are made with mashed avocado instead of heavy cream.
Like my dark chocolate fudge with sweet potato, avocado adds a creamy texture. It’s one of the reasons I included them in my Easter Picnic Ideas as a delicious but healthier chocolate treat.
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Why I Love This Truffle Recipe
I love easy picnic dessert ideas – these healthy, creamy, and chocolatey sweet bites only need a few ingredients, and much like my White Chocolate Fudge, they are one of the quickest and easiest no-bake desserts around.
They also have easy variations to make them a super decadent grown-up treat, perhaps for a romantic Valentine’s picnic or light and sweet for a kid’s picnic. They are also a great dessert idea for a keto or low-carb picnic menu.
Ingredients
Note: this recipe uses powdered monk fruit instead of sugar as a healthier alternative. You can replace it with regular powdered sugar or another sweetener of your choice.
See my recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements and notes.
Recipe Variations and Substitutions
Chocolate Variations: This truffle recipe uses 75% Lindt chocolate for a delicious but not super sweet flavor. Use lighter chocolate, such as 50% or less, for a sweeter truffle, which is great for kids. For a darker, slightly more bitter finish, use 85% chocolate or higher.
Sugar Alternatives: This recipe uses monk fruit powder as a healthier alternative to sugar. You can replace it with a sweetener of your choice of normal powdered sugar.
For a Denser Truffle: These chocolate truffles are soft and creamy, thanks to the avocado. As per the recipe, 3 tablespoons of cacao powder will make moist and soft truffles. If you’d like denser, harder truffles, add another tablespoon of cacao powder after chilling to ensure the texture.
Creative Flavor Profiles: Don’t be afraid to play with flavors. I have used Vanilla extract in this recipe, but almond extract, orange zest, or even a splash of espresso can add unique notes that complement the chocolate and avocado.
Coatings: There is no end to the coatings you can finish the truffles with. You can use cacao powder, shredded coconut, crushed nuts, melted chocolate, or even colorful candy sprinkles for kids.
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1: Mash the avocado until smooth. You can use a fork or a hand blender for a smoother texture.
Melt the chocolate (melting at low heat in the microwave is easiest. Just be sure not to overcook it)
Add the melted chocolate to the mashed avocado and mix until combined.
Step 2: Add powdered monk fruit and vanilla extract and combine.
Add the cacao powder and stir to combine.
Note: 3 tablespoons of cacao powder will make moist and soft truffles. If you’d like denser and harder truffles, add an extra tablespoon (I’d advise you to add it after the chilling process when you’ll see exactly how the texture is).
Step 3: Once the batter is well combined, let it chill in the fridge for 30 minutes to harden.
Step 4: Once chilled and you are happy with the texture (refer to step 2), use your hands to roll 15-18 truffles.
Step 5: You can coat them with cacao powder, shredded coconut, or melted chocolate, with or without nuts.
Recipe FAQs
Yes. this recipe uses powdered monk fruit and dark chocolate over 70%, so these truffles are a perfect treat for anyone on a Keto diet.
If the truffle mixture is too soft, you can add a little more cocoa powder to thicken it or extend the chilling time in the refrigerator. Remember that the truffles will firm up more once they are chilled.
While freezing is possible, it may affect the texture of the truffles after thawing. If you freeze them, let them thaw in the refrigerator before serving to help maintain a pleasant texture.
Expert Tips
Use the Right Avocado: Opt for ripe avocados soft enough to blend nicely without lumps but not overripe. Overripe avocados might have a too strong flavor, and underripe ones won’t blend smoothly.
Melting the Chocolate: Melt the chocolate with a double boiler or microwave. Microwave in short bursts on low, stirring frequently to ensure it’s smooth and evenly melted without burning the chocolate. Chopping the chocolate into small pieces before melting can help with uniform melting.
Storing the Truffles: Store the truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They can typically last for 3-5 days. You may find their flavor improves after the first day.
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Avocado Chocolate Truffles
Ingredients
- 3.5 oz dark chocolate* - see notes on types of chocolate
- 1 cup avocado – mashed - 2 small avocados or 1 large
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 3 tablespoons cacao powder
- 3 tablespoons powdered monk fruit - or sweetener of your choice
Instructions
- Mash the avocado until smooth. You can use a fork or a hand blender for a smoother texture.
- Melt the chocolate (melting at low heat in the microwave is easiest. Just be sure not to overcook it)
- Add the melted chocolate to the mashed avocado and mix until combined.
- Add powdered monk fruit and vanilla extract and combine.
- Add the cacao powder and stir to combine. Note: 3 tbsp of cacao powder will make moist and soft truffles. If you’d like denser and harder truffles, you can add an extra tablespoon (Add it after the chilling process when you’ll see exactly how the texture is).
- Let the batter chill in the fridge for 30 minutes, to harden.
- Once chilled and you are happy with the texture, use your hands to roll 15-18 truffles.
- You can coat them with cacao powder, shredded coconut or melted chocolate.
Notes
- Chocolate Variations: This truffle recipe uses 75% Lindt chocolate. For a sweeter truffle, use lighter chocolate, such as 50% or less. For a darker, slightly more bitter finish, use 85% chocolate or higher.
- Sugar Alternatives: This recipe uses monk fruit powder as a healthier alternative to sugar. You can replace it with a sweetener of your choice of normal powdered sugar.
- Creative Flavor Profiles: Instead of Vanilla extract, you can use almond extract, orange zest, or even a splash of espresso for unique notes.
- Coatings: There is no end to the coatings you can finish the truffles with.
- For a Denser Truffle: As per the recipe, three tablespoons of cacao powder will make moist and soft truffles. If you’d like denser, harder truffles, add another tablespoon of cacao powder only after chilling to ensure the texture.
- Melting the Chocolate: Melt the chocolate with a double boiler or microwave. Microwave in short bursts on low, stirring frequently to ensure it’s smooth without burning the chocolate.
- How to Store the Truffles: Store the truffles in an airtight container in the fridge, and it will keep for 3 to 5 days.
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