Vegan Chocolate Avocado Truffles (Printable Page)

Silky smooth chocolate avocado centers coated in coconut for an indulgent vegan treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Truffle Base

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

→ Coating

06 - 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

# Step-by-Step Guide:

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 with no lumps remaining.
03 - Add the melted chocolate, vanilla extract, sea salt, and maple syrup if using to the avocado. Mix until fully combined and glossy throughout.
04 - Cover the bowl and chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 40 minutes, or until firm enough to scoop with a spoon.
05 - Place the shredded coconut in a shallow dish for rolling the truffles.
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 on all sides.
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 professional kitchen, but you're really just whisking together five ingredients.
  • Completely vegan and gluten-free without a single compromise on that melting, decadent chocolate flavor.
  • The coconut coating adds a subtle tropical note that keeps you reaching for just one more truffle.
02 -
  • The avocado must be truly ripe—not just yellow, but yielding to gentle pressure—or your truffles will taste waxy instead of silky.
  • Don't skip the chill time between mixing and rolling; I learned this by trying to rush and ended up with chocolate-covered puddles on my countertop.
03 -
  • If your avocado is slightly under-ripe, the truffle mixture will be easier to handle, and slightly over-ripe avocados add extra richness—either way works, but timing matters.
  • Toast your coconut lightly in a dry pan before rolling for a deeper, more complex flavor that transforms these from good to unforgettable.
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