Almond Butter Chocolate Truffles

chocolate almond butter truffles on a pan.

Almond Butter Chocolate Truffles

Healthier Almond Butter Chocolate Truffles are rich, smooth, creamy, and decadent—a healthier twist on classic chocolate truffles!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword almond butter chocolate truffles, almond butter truffles

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 1

Additional Time 2

Total Time 2 6

Servings Truffles

Calories 72kcal

Author Maria Doss

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.

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Notes

Almond butter - We used Barneys smooth Almond Butter.

Semi sweet chocolate chips – The better the quality, the better the truffle. Use high quality chocolate like Ghiradelli semi sweet chocolate chips or finely chopped chocolate bar.

Topping ideas – Apart from cocoa powder, these easy truffles recipe made with almond butter can be rolled in finely chopped pistachios, almonds, peanuts or shredded coconut (use unsweetened).

Time – Resting time depends on the weather. The dough firms up in about an hour during cold winter months, whereas more than 3 hours on a hot summer day.

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