Imagine sinking your teeth into a luxurious chocolate truffle that's not only incredibly delicious but also completely plant-based and secretly healthy. These Vegan Chocolate Caramel Truffles are about to revolutionize your dessert game, proving that clean eating doesn't mean sacrificing flavor or satisfaction. With a rich, creamy center made from natural ingredients and a luscious chocolate coating, these truffles are so sinfully good, you won't believe they're actually good for you!
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: -
Total Time: 30 mins
Cuisine: Vegan
Serves: 12 truffles
Ingredients
- 1 cup medjool dates, pitted
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup dairy-free chocolate chips
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Place the pitted medjool dates in a food processor and pulse until they form a smooth, sticky paste. Scrape down the sides of the processor bowl to ensure even blending.
- Add the almond butter, cocoa powder, and sea salt to the date paste. Process until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and form a cohesive mixture.
- Melt the dairy-free chocolate chips and coconut oil together using a double boiler or microwave, stirring until smooth and fully integrated.
- Remove the date mixture from the food processor and transfer to a chilled mixing bowl. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to firm up the mixture and make it easier to handle.
- Using clean hands or a small cookie scoop, form the mixture into 12 equal-sized balls, rolling them between your palms to create smooth, uniform truffles.
- Place the formed truffles on a parchment-lined baking sheet and return to the refrigerator for 10 minutes to set.
- Drizzle or dip each truffle into the melted chocolate mixture, ensuring complete and even coating. Use a fork to lift and tap off excess chocolate.
- Return the chocolate-coated truffles to the parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for an additional 15 minutes until the chocolate shell has hardened.
- Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. Allow to sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before serving for optimal texture.
Tips
- Use Medjool dates at room temperature for the smoothest, most consistent paste
- Chill your mixture before forming truffles to prevent sticky hands
- Invest in high-quality dairy-free chocolate for the most luxurious coating
- Use a fork when dipping truffles to achieve a professional, even chocolate shell
- Work quickly when coating truffles to prevent the chocolate from hardening
- For extra flavor, consider rolling truffles in crushed nuts or coconut flakes before final chocolate coating
- Always store truffles in the refrigerator to maintain their perfect texture and prevent melting
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 120kcal
Carbohydrates: 15g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 0mg
