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Secret-Ingredient Chocolate Avocado Truffles with a Kick - keto, paleo, & vegan

Name: Easy Chocolate Avocado Truffles with a Kick - paleo & vegan
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 1 large ripe avocado ((each approx. 4 inches in height ~7 ounces)); 3/8 cup coconut butter; 3/8 cup cocoa ((see notes for carob sub information)); 3 tablespoons powdered low-carb sweetener ((or alternative--see Special Diet Notes for options)); 3/32 teaspoon pure stevia extract ((3 mini scoops)); 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3 dashes cayenne ((optional - omit for AIP)); Toppings ((crushed pumpkin seeds, coconut, cocoa, powdered sweetener, etc.))

by Adrienne 44 Comments Published September 9, 2014 Updated: Dec 28, 2021

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These healthy chocolate avocado truffles are a fantastic simple dessert. So easy and delicious, they are certain to become a favorite in your home.

They're also loaded with nutrition so you can feel good about serving them anytime. They're simple enough for every day, but perfect for gifting and special occasions too.

chocolate avocado truffles on a white rectangular serving plate with cocoa in a measuring spoon

Seriously, I'm so excited to share these chocolate truffles with you all. They are so sooo delicious - even my "I don't like chocolate" hubby was swooning over them.

They are a super easy dessert so you can pull it together quickly to bless your family, someone you love, or just make an indulgence for yourself.

Because treating yourself every once in awhile is a good thing.

Healthier Truffles--The Perfect Treat

I have several truffle recipes on my blog already--Pumpkin Truffles and these Dairy-free Coconut Truffles.

But they clearly weren't enough.

One can never have too many truffles, I say.

First of all, truffles are typically chocolate, which is something we all can agree is a good thing.

Second, they are an easy no-bake dessert so they come together in a flash--perfect when you're in a hurry and in the warmer summer months when the thought of turning on the oven is a bit daunting.

Third, they are yummy.

When you can add "healthy" to the above benefits, we have a real winner.

chocolate avocado truffles coated in coconut on a white serving plate

I used to make chocolate truffles every year as a Christmas gift for friends and loved ones.

Those were loaded with expensive chocolate bars, heavy cream and white sugar.

Alas. They were incredible, but since we started cutting refined sugar out of our diets, these weren't really an option any longer.

chocolate avocado truffles in a white serving dish

Whole Food Keto / Low-carb Truffles

These truffles, however?

That's a different story.

These chocolate avocado truffles are loaded with the healthy goodness of plain cocoa, avocado, coconut butter, and a low carb sweetener--without all the refined sugar of normal truffles.

This much deliciousness with a bunch of health benefits thrown in?

Sold.

I dare say that these give the cream and white sugar laden truffles a real run for their money.

These are that good.

How good? Let me tell you - my husband is NOT a fan of chocolate. It gives him a headache sometimes and he typically passes it up.

But he sure didn't turn down these morsels of yumminess.

He ate one and said:

These. Are. Good. I mean real good.

chocolate avocado truffles on a white rectangular serving plate with cocoa garnish in a measuring spoon

Health Benefits of Avocado

The base is avocado, which is a nutritional powerhouse:

- loaded with fiber
- high in antioxidants
- high in monounsaturated fats
- high in potassium
- lots of vitamin K, folate, vitamin C, and more (source)

I must say, I will feel especially good about getting my next big bag of avocados at Costco the next time I am there :).

Health Benefits of Coconut

- high in nutrition (like copper, manganese, and iron)
- helpful for blood sugar control
- loaded with antioxidants
(source)

You won't need to convince anyone to gobble down a few of these to boost their health.

That will come naturally :). In fact, I bet you will love these so much that you will either want to make a bunch and freeze them for later, or alternatively you can stock up on avocados when they are on sale and take advantage of my tips for freezing avocados. You're welcome.

chocolate avocado truffles in a white bowl

What You Will Need

You will need to do the following things to make this recipe:

Avocado
Coconut Butter (here's how to make your own)
Cocoa (use carob for a caffeine free and AIP alternative)
Coconut Sugar (for a low-carb option, use xylitol, erythritol, or my homemade powdered sugar substitute)
Pure Stevia Extract (use powdered or liquid - here's how to make your own liquid stevia - see more about How to Use Stevia here. You can also use another sweetener, which you may wish to do for AIP)
Vanilla Extract
Salt (I recommend Real Salt)
Cayenne or Chipotle Pepper (optional - omit for AIP)
Toppings - options include cocoa powder (use carob for AIP), crushed nuts or seeds (omit for AIP), and shredded coconut
Cookie Scoop or Melon Baller. Of course, you can just use a spoon and roll the balls in your palms.

Recipe Notes and Substitutions

Choosing Avocados: Truffles are cute, but not if they're gloppy. If you find yours are blobs and not truffles, you might have used avocados that are too ripe. Try using more firm avocados. You can possibly adjust the recipe by adding more cocoa and sweetener to fix it.
Cocoa: One thing to keep in mind is that cocoa powders vary in quality and strength. Please do taste the recipe prior to forming the truffles to make sure that they taste amazing. If not, you might have to adjust the cocoa or sweetener. More cocoa is (almost) always a good thing :).
Coconut Butter: If you would like to make your own coconut butter, see my Homemade Coconut Butter.
Carob: You can use organic carob instead of cocoa for a caffeine-free and AIP alternative. If doing so, you can most likely omit some or all of the sweetener, since carob has an inherent sweetness. A reader of my blog has made these with carob and used no sweetener at all.
Sweetener: You can use 4 to 5 drops liquid stevia instead of stevia extract (here’s how to make your own liquid stevia). Alternatively, use approx. 6 tablespoons of your sweetener of choice. If AIP, you can use coconut sugar.
Toppings: Options for toppings include cocoa powder (use carob for AIP), crushed nuts or seeds (soaked and dried) (omit for AIP), and organic shredded coconut. One reader shared the amazing idea of rolling the truffles in coconut flakes toasted with maple syrup and a combination of freeze dried blueberry and raspberry powder.
THM: This recipe fits in as an "S" on the Trim Healthy Mama plan.
Sweetener Alternatives: A homemade option is this Powdered Sugar Substitute. If you don't want to use a low-carb sweetener, you can use powdered coconut sugar

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!

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Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: AIP, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Keto, Low-Carb, Paleo, THM:S, Vegan

Keyword: chocolate avocado truffles

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Chill Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Servings: truffles

Ingredients

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

Instructions

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

Notes

For a low-carb option, use powdered xylitol instead of coconut sugar, or substitute ¼ cup powdered organic erythritol.

Nutrition

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is merely an approximation. Optional ingredients are not included and when there is an alternative, the primary ingredient is typically used. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site. Erythritol carbs are not included in carb counts since they have been shown not to impact blood sugar. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber.

Really - these are just so simple to make. I recommended this recipe to a friend who wanted to make a special treat for a friend of hers who suffers from many food allergies. She made these (and LOVED them, by the way), and said that she will DEFINITELY be making them a lot more now that she knows how simple (and delish) they are!

I really had to work hard to not eat the whole batch of these truffles myself.

I'm watching my chocolate / caffeine intake due to adrenal fatigue, but boy were these calling my name all day.

I think these will be a frequent addition to our healthy snack menu in our home for sure (maybe made with carob next time), but I might need a lock on the refrigerator door :-).

Other healthy truffle recipes you might enjoy:

Pumpkin Truffles {keto, vegan, paleo)

pumpkin truffles with white chocolate coating

3 Ridiculously-Easy and Delicious Coconut Truffles

coconut truffles lined up in white serving plate

Raw Nut Butter Truffles

Will you make these chocolate avocado truffles for yourself -- or gift them?
Or both?

About Adrienne

I'm Adrienne Urban, mom of 2, survivor of 10 years of chronic illness, 20+ year creator of easy allergy-friendly recipes and frugalista extraordinaire. And I I believe that feeling better and getting your life back is easier than you think.

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