Here is an easy, healthier chocolate fudge truffle recipe. It is paleo,vegan and the main ingredients are: coconut manna, cacao powder, maple syrup, coconut flour and vanilla extract. Mix everything in one bowl – it’s that easy.
These are perfect to make around the holidays. A little splurge without the splurge, as they are made with healthier ingredients compared to traditional truffles.
The hardest part is deciding which toppings to roll the truffles in! I chose chopped nuts, unsweetened shredded coconut, raw, organic, cacao powder and melted chocolate coating. Choose many toppings to make it easier! 🙂
I have to say I am looking forward to a 60+ degree day on Christmas here in New England. It is not the norm, that’s for sure!
Enjoy and Happy Holidays!
- 1/4 cup coconut manna slightly melted
- 1/4 cup cacao powder (I use raw organic cacao powder)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon coconut flour
- 1/8 cup maple syrup
- cup Toppings: 1/2 total
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips melted and add to this 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil
- 1/4 cup total of other toppings chopped nuts, unsweetened shredded coconut, raw cacao powder are a few ideas.
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Prepare a medium sized plate with wax paper. This is where you will put the truffles after you have made them.
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In a bowl, mix coconut manna,cacao powder and vanilla extract until combined.
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Add water, maple syrup and coconut flour. Mix well.
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Place bowl (with chocolate mixture) in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes until chocolate mixture has hardened.
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Using a small ice cream scoop, scoop out balls of chocolate, pressing down into ice cream scoop to compact choc. mixture so it holds together the best.
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Make 10 chocolate truffles.
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Place plate of truffles back into the refrigerator.
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In small bowl, melt chocolate chips and add coconut oil. Mix to combine.
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In other small bowls, add other toppings you prefer. This makes it easier to roll your truffles with toppings.
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Very gently roll chocolate truffles in toppings. It is easiest to use a toothpick (by sticking toothpick into truffle to hold it), especially with the melted chocolate coating. Using toothpick, drizzle chocolate coating over truffle with a spoon, twirl to drip off excess chocolate coating. Place coated truffles back on wax paper. Once all are done, put back in the refrigerator to harden (about 30 minutes).
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Can be served immediately or saved for later. Keep in airtight container in fridge.
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Enjoy!
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Love the sound of these. I’m all about edible gifts at the moment and these would make a lovely gift.
Thank you! Yes, they make awesome gifts!
I love these healthy truffles! They are easy to make and so yummy!
Yes, I hope you love them if you try them!
These truffles look so scrumptious! I love chocolate and coconut!
Thank you so much for your sweet comment!
My favorite flavors in one little bit! Can’t wait to try these.
Thanks Sara – hope you love them if you try them!
Healthier truffles, sounds awesome! What’s coconut manna?
Hi Sharon – Thank you! Coconut Manna is whole coconut puree and is similar to coconut butter. I find it at the grocery store near the shredded coconut and coconut flour. I find it is a good less expensive alternative to coconut butter and works and tastes just as good.
Thank you for the explanation! I will have to check it out!
I’ve been looking for recipes to make for a vegan friend of mine so this looks like a perfect one to add to the dessert list!!
Great! It’s a favorite in my house!
These truffles look so adorable! I love that you added dark chocolate, can’t wait to taste this!
Thanks so much! Hope you love them!