Vegan Truffles Recipe: Decadent Dessert

Decadent Vegan Truffles

Make these delicious chocolate vegan truffles for your party and watch them disappear. These decadent morsels are a great example of how dessert doesn’t have to be filled with empty calories.

These truffles are made with cashews and bittersweet chocolate (vegan), rolled in unsweetened cocoa powder and raw, toasted coconut. They are very low in sugar, and packed with protein, fiber, healthy fats and antioxidants. Simple to make by yourself or with your family. Enjoy!

Decadent Vegan Truffles Recipe Summary

  • Cuisine: American
  • Course: Snack
  • Skill Level: Easy
  • Makes: 50 Truffles
  • Servings: 25
  • Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup raw cashews
  • 3/4 cup cold water
  • 1 lb bittersweet chocolate
  • Cocoa powder
  • Unsweetened toasted coconut

Nutritional Information

  • Calories: 166
  • Protein: 3
  • Fat: 11
  • Sodium: 5
  • Carbohydrates:
  • Fiber:
  • Sugar:
  • Cholesterol:

Direcitons

  1. Place cashews and cold water in a blender and blend at high speed for 1-2 minutes.
  2. Scrape the sides down and blend again until the mixture is the consistency of heavy cream.
  3. Meanwhile, in a double boiler heat the chocolate until it’s all melted.
  4. Cool the chocolate until it’s comfortable to work with (about 5 minutes) and fold in the cashew cream (making sure not to stir too fast or you’ll create bubbles).
  5. Cover and cool in the refrigerator for 2 hours to set.
  6. Using a teaspoon, scoop out a small ball and roll in cocoa powder. Repeat until all has been formed into balls.
  7. If not eating right away, store truffles covered in refrigerator. Remove about 20 minutes before ready to serve to bring to room temperature.

Angela Stanford is a Holistic Nutritionist, Registered Dietitian and Founder of Vital Nutrition & Wellness. She offers nutrition counseling, teaches workshops combining yoga and mindful eating, and helps people start edible backyard and patio gardens. To learn more about Angela, book a FREE 15 minute consult or learn about her upcoming classes and workshops, visit www.vitalandwell.com.

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  1. Bridget K. Brisk

    Is there an ingredient list available so we know measurements? Thanks!

    Added:
    • Hi Bridget,

      I just double checked and the ingredients are showing up for me. Can you check again?

      Just in case, here they are:

      3/4 cup raw cashews
      3/4 cup cold water
      1 lb bittersweet chocolate
      Cocoa powder
      Unsweetened toasted coconut

      Best, @MsGreene
      Note: I am the co-founder of DrGreene.com, but I am not Dr. Greene and I am not a doctor. Please keep that in mind when reading my comments and replies.

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