Healthier Almond Butter Chocolate Truffles are rich, smooth, creamy, and decadent—a healthier twist on classic chocolate truffles!
If you are looking for more desserts using almond butter, try our 3-ingredient almond butter cookies or the almond butter chocolate cups recipe next!
Why You'll Love These Almond Butter Chocolate Truffles
Traditional chocolate truffles are made with rich chocolate ganache, making them a decadent treat for Christmas and the holidays. If you love homemade truffles, you'll also enjoy my chocolate condensed milk truffles.
For a different twist, these truffles use almond butter instead of heavy cream. They add healthy fats, thickness, and a naturally creamy texture, making these a delicious alternative to traditional truffles. If you enjoyed my chocolate avocado truffles, you'll love this variation, too!
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Pro Tips for Success
- Use good quality chocolate like Ghiradelli. The better the quality, the better the truffle.
- Use butter instead of coconut oil.
- Use heavy cream instaed of coconut milk.
- Use peanut butter or sun butter instead of almond butter. You'll also love the peanut butter balls which is coated in melted chocolate.
FAQ'S
Store almond butter truffles in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. Since they don't contain cream, they keep well without refrigeration for short-term storage.
For longer storage, refrigerate them in an airtight container for up to 1 month. Let the truffles sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes before serving so they soften slightly and have a smooth, creamy texture.
Once you've rolled the truffles into balls, you can coat them in a variety of toppings to add extra flavor, texture, and color. Here are some delicious options:
Cocoa powder: Use Dutch-process or unsweetened cocoa powder for a classic chocolate finish.
Chopped nuts: Finely chopped toasted almonds, pecans, hazelnuts, peanuts, or pistachios add a lovely crunch.
Shredded coconut: Choose sweetened or unsweetened coconut for a hint of tropical flavor.
Sprinkles: Use fine, colorful sprinkles to match the occasion, whether it's Christmas, Valentine's Day, or a birthday.
Freeze-dried strawberries: Finely ground freeze-dried strawberries add a pretty pink coating and a fruity touch that pairs well with chocolate and almond butter.
More Almond Butter Dessert Ideas
Almond Butter Chocolate Truffles
Ingredients
- 4 ounces semi sweet chocolate bar or chocolate chips
- ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons creamy almond butter
- 2 tablespoons coconut milk (or use almond milk or heavy cream)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- cocoa powder for rolling
Instructions
- Melt. Add the chocolate (break it into small pieces if using a chocolate bar), almond butter, coconut milk, and coconut oil to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 40–50 seconds, stirring every 20 seconds, until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth. Remove from the microwave and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
- Let it set. Let the mixture sit at room temperature for a few hours, until it thickens into a firm dough. To speed things up, refrigerate it for about 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes, until firm enough to shape.
- Roll into balls. Scoop out a tablespoon of the mixture and gently roll it between your hands to form a smooth ball. Immediately roll it in cocoa powder while the outside is still slightly sticky, so the coating adheres well. Set aside for a few hours to firm up.
- Storage. Store truffles in refrigerator, but leave at room temperature for about 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information, based on third-party calculations, should be seen as estimates, not guarantees, as various factors like product types, brands, processing methods, and more can alter the nutritional content in recipes.
How To Make Truffles With Almond Butter?
Looking for more chocolate treats for the holidays? Try our chocolate peanut butter fudge or the sunbutter cups!
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