Name: Vegan Chocolate Truffles
Prep time: PT-990088H23M58S
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients: 1 oz unsweetened chocolate, chopped (See Note 1); 1 tsp coconut oil; 2 tbsp unsweetened plain or vanilla coconut milk yogurt (See Note 2); 1 tbsp maple syrup; 2 tbsp tahini (See Note 3); 1 tbsp Unsweetened cocoa powder

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At only 62 calories each these Vegan Chocolate Truffles are a rich, creamy, and decadent chocolate dessert worthy of a special occasion...but easy enough to make for an everyday treat!

Close up view of bowl of 3 vegan chocolate truffles with a half eaten truffle on top and a glass of milk in the background

Any other chocoholics out there? We can’t resist a good chocolate treat, but most chocolate desserts are heavy and high in calories. That’s why we created these Vegan Chocolate Truffles! They’re decadent, rich, and so enjoyable whether you want just one to satisfy a sweet tooth or a couple for an indulgent dessert. Whether you make them for your family, friends, guests or make them for yourself, they’re bound to impress!

Are Dark Chocolate Truffles Vegan?

Normally truffles are made with ganache, which is made by pouring hot heavy cream on top of chopped chocolate or chocolate chips until it melts. The chocolate mixture is then refrigerated until it hardens enough to be rolled into truffles.

Many vegan chocolate truffles use coconut milk instead of heavy cream which we avoided because we wanted to make a low-calorie dark chocolate truffle! We relied on coconut milk yogurt and tahini instead.

Two bowls with vegan chocolate truffles and a glass of milk in the background

Ingredients in Vegan Chocolate Truffles

Not only are these chocolate truffles dairy-free and gluten-free, they are also made with simple ingredients that you may already have in your pantry. How did we do it? Here are the (not-so) secret ingredients:

Unsweetened chocolate. has no added sugar or other sweeteners, if you don't have it handy you may use dark bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate instead. But note that the truffles will be sweeter and the calories will increase.
Coconut oil. adds richness
Unsweetened plain or vanilla coconut milk yogurt. you can find this in most grocery stores! It will either be with the regular yogurt or in a health food section. You may replace it with almond, cashew, or another plant-based yogurt.
Maple syrup. as an all-natural sweetener
Tahini. you can also use sunflower butter, peanut butter or almond butter.
Unsweetened cocoa powder. for an even more intense chocolate flavor.

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How to Make Vegan Chocolate Truffles

Since truffles seem like a special-occasion thing, you may think they’re difficult to make. These are actually incredibly simple, though! They require a bit of melting, mixing, refrigerating, scooping, and then rolling, and...you’re done! Trust us, you can make these.

overhead image of a mixing bowl with melted chocolate, tahini, yogurt, maple syrup and coconut oil

overhead image of a mixing bowl with the chocolate mixture

Tips For Making Vegan Dark Chocolate Truffles

Use high quality chocolate. Don't skimp on the chocolate the better the taste and texture of your finished truffles will be.
Make sure your truffle mixture is nicely chilled before rolling. If you start rolling your truffles and they seem to be melting or not holding their shape, pop the chocolate mixture back into the refrigerator to firm up.
Store chocolate truffles in an airtight container for up to one week.
Give these intensely chocolate little gems as gifts. Vegan Chocolate Truffles make a thoughtful, impressive, and tasty gift for holidays and birthdays.

Fun Variations

Add Color! Instead of rolling these truffles in cocoa powder, roll them in any color of vegan sprinkles or sanding sugar.
Add Texture. Roll the truffles in crushed nuts, sesame seeds, coconut flakes, matcha powder, or ground espresso to give them a variety of textures. Keep in mind, that adding a coating will change the calorie count.
Add Flavoring. A few drops of peppermint, orange, or vanilla extract will take these dark chocolate truffles to new heights. Add a few sea salt flakes to your coating to add some more texture and flavor.

Bowl of 3 vegan chocolate truffles with a half eaten truffle on top and a glass of milk in the background

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