Avocado Chocolate Truffles

Bowl of chocolate avocado truffles with different coatings.

5 from 3 votes

Extra-chocolatey and healthy, these keto-friendly Avocado Chocolate Truffles are a perfect make-ahead sweet treat for grown-ups or kids. You won't even know they're made with avocado.

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Total Time45

Course: Picnic Food

Cuisine: Desserts

Servings: Truffles

Calories: 55kcal

Author: Kate O'Malley

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

Recipe Variations and Substitutions

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.

Tips

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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