Vegan Chocolate Avocado Truffles (Print version)

Creamy chocolate and avocado blend rolled in shredded coconut for a luscious, easy-to-make treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Truffle Base

01 - 1 large ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
02 - 7 oz vegan dark chocolate, chopped
03 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
04 - Pinch of sea salt
05 - 2 tbsp maple syrup

→ Coating

06 - 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

# Directions:

01 - Melt the vegan dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water using a double boiler method, or in the microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth.
02 - In a medium bowl, mash the avocado thoroughly until completely smooth and creamy.
03 - Add the melted chocolate, vanilla extract, sea salt, and maple syrup to the avocado. Mix until fully combined and glossy.
04 - Cover the bowl and chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 40 minutes, or until firm enough to scoop.
05 - Place the shredded coconut in a shallow dish.
06 - Scoop out heaping teaspoons of the chilled chocolate mixture and roll into balls using your hands.
07 - Roll each truffle in the shredded coconut to coat evenly.
08 - Place the finished truffles on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They taste like you spent hours in a patisserie, but you were done in under thirty minutes.
  • No one will guess the secret ingredient is avocado—it just adds this impossible creaminess that melts on your tongue.
  • They're naturally vegan and gluten-free, so you can serve them to literally anyone without stress.
02 -
  • The avocado has to be truly ripe or the mixture will be gritty no matter what—if you're unsure, taste a tiny piece first.
  • Chocolate can seize if it gets even a drop of water in it, so keep your bowl completely dry and use a rubber spatula to fold instead of stirring aggressively.
03 -
  • Freeze-dried berries or finely chopped pistachios make stunning coatings if you want to get fancy or need coconut alternatives.
  • Make the mixture the night before and roll them in the morning—it's less fussy and you can sleep in knowing you've already done the hard part.
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