Description
Indulge in these creamy and lightly sweet Healthy Avocado Cacao Truffles made with fresh avocados and cacao powder, offering a guilt-free chocolate treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados (about 300 g total flesh)
- 1/2 cup cacao powder (unsweetened; about 43 g)
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup or agave nectar (about 80 g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of fine salt
- Cacao nibs or shredded coconut for rolling (optional; about 1/2 cup total if coating)
Instructions
- Cut and pit the avocados. Scoop the flesh into a medium mixing bowl and mash until completely smooth.
- Add the cacao powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix until creamy and homogeneous.
- Cover and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to firm up.
- Once chilled, use a small cookie scoop or teaspoon to portion out the mixture and roll into smooth balls.
- Roll the truffles in cacao nibs, shredded coconut, or crushed nuts, if desired.
- Arranging the truffles on a platter lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to set before serving.
Notes
Use perfectly ripe avocados for the best texture and flavor. Experiment with different coatings and sweeteners to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 66
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 4.4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8.4g
- Fiber: 2.9g
- Protein: 1.2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg