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Easy Chocolate Avocado Truffles with a Kick - paleo & vegan
5 from 9 votes

Easy Chocolate Avocado Truffles with a Kick - paleo & vegan

This paleo & vegan easy healthy chocolate avocado truffle recipe is sure to become a favorite in your home. Warning - they are quite delicious!

Prep Time
10 mins
Additional Time
40 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 12 truffles
Course: Dessert, Snacks
Cuisine: Vegan, Keto, AIP

Ingredients

  • 1 avocado each approximately 4 inches in height ~7 ounces, large ripe
  • 3/8 cup coconut butter
  • 3/8 cup cocoa powder see notes for carob substitution tips
  • 3 tablespoons low-carb sweetener or alternative--see Special Diet Notes for options, powdered
  • 3/32 teaspoon Stevia extract 3 mini scoops, pure
  • 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 dashes cayenne pepper optional - omit for AIP
  • toppings (crushed pumpkin seeds, coconut, cocoa, powdered sweetener, etc.)

Instructions

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  1. Place all ingredients in a food processor.
  2. Process until well mixed.
  3. Place in a bowl in the refrigerator until fairly firm (approximately 40 minutes), or alternatively use the freezer for 10-20 minutes.
  4. Using a small cookie scoop or melon baller, scoop out balls of the avocado mixture and roll into balls.
  5. Roll the balls into desired topping.
  6. Refrigerate or freeze any remaining truffles for later.

Notes

Nutrition Information

Carbohydrates 6.2g (2%) Protein 1.3g (3%) Fat 8.1g (12%) Saturated Fat 4.9g (25%) Sodium 54mg (2%) Potassium 149mg (3%) Fiber 3.2g (13%) Sugar 2.1g (4%) Calcium 10mg (1%) Iron 0.7mg (4%) Net Carbohydrates 3g

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 truffles

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Carbohydrates 6.2g 2%
Protein 1.3g 3%
Fat 8.1g 12%
Saturated Fat 4.9g 25%
Sodium 54mg 2%
Potassium 149mg 3%
Fiber 3.2g 13%
Sugar 2.1g 4%
Calcium 10mg 1%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Net Carbohydrates 3g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.