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Chocolate Avocado Truffles
Chocolate Avocado Truffles are an easy dairy-free dessert made with creamy avocado instead of heavy cream. All you need is a few simple ingredients to get started!
Prep Time
10 mins
Additional Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 15
Calories: 64 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 6 ounces chocolate chips (1 cup; dark or semi-sweet)
- ⅓ cup mashed avocado , tightly packed
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder (optional for rolling)
Instructions
- To get started, melt the chocolate chips. You can do this in a microwave using 30-second intervals and stirring often. Or, place the chocolate chips in a heat-safe bowl and arrange that bowl snugly over a small saucepan filled with 1-inch of simmering water on the stove top. Stir until the chocolate chips are smooth and melted, then set the bowl aside.
- In a separate small bowl, use a fork to mash the avocado until no lumps are visible. Transfer the mashed avocado to a ⅓ cup measure, and save any leftovers for another recipe. (Find more ideas in this post!)
- Add the measured avocado, vanilla extract, and salt to a large bowl, and add in the melted chocolate. Use an electric mixer or whisk to mix well, until no pieces of avocado are visible. Place the mixture in the fridge to chill for 20 minutes.
- Once the mixture has been chilled and is slightly firm to the touch, use a tablespoon to scoop the chocolate into roughly 15 balls. Place them on a pan lined with parchment paper. Roll each ball between the palms of your hand until smooth. (Be warned: this can get messy!)
- Place the optional 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder in a small bowl, and roll each truffle into the cocoa. You can use shredded coconut or crushed nuts as an alternate coating. Serve the truffles right away, or keep them in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to serve. For a softer texture, let them come to room temperature again before serving.
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Notes
- Nutrition information is for 1 truffle, assuming you get 15 from the batch and use semi-sweet chocolate chips. Using dark chocolate chips will change the sugar content. This information is automatically calculated and is just an estimate, not a guarantee.
- Update Note: This recipe was originally posted in February 2014. It was updated in March 2024 with better photos, but the original recipe hasn't changed.
Nutrition Information
Calories
64kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.4g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
8mg
(0%)
Potassium
26mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
30IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
0.4mg
(0%)
Calcium
14mg
(1%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 15Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 64
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 64kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 26mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 30IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.