These easy Almond Butter Chocolate Truffles feature a melt-in-your-mouth center with creamy almond butter, sliced almonds, coconut, and chocolate chips. They’re gluten-free, paleo-friendly, and perfect for the holidays!
Made with just 5 simple ingredients, these Almond Butter Chocolate Truffles are healthier than other truffle recipes, but just as decadent. And if you’d like to add some variety to your holiday cookie rotation this year, be sure to check out my Chocolate Almond Butter Cookies, Cranberry Almond Chocolate Chip Cookies, and Coconut Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies.
Almond Butter Truffles
When I first tested this vegan dessert recipe, they disappeared in two days – that’s how much we loved them! And the best part is that they come together in just 10 minutes with no baking required. They’re the perfect bite-sized treat for a holiday party or a sweet gift.
This is also a great recipe to make with little ones because it’s hands-on, but super easy (and if you end up with some interesting shapes, it’s totally fine). My Christmas Almond Chocolate Cups are another fun recipe that’s just as easy and delicious.
How To Make Almond Butter Chocolate Truffles
Ingredients
- Almond butter — I like to use a good quality natural almond butter.
- Shredded coconut — The almond butter and chocolate add plenty of sweetness, so I use unsweetened shredded coconut.
- Sliced almonds — Chop some of the sliced almonds to use for topping. You can use toasted almonds too.
- Chocolate chips — You’ll use ½ cup of the chocolate chips in the truffle dough, and melt the rest to dip the truffles in. I used sugar-free chocolate chips but you can also use dark chocolate chips. If you prefer a dairy-free option, please use dairy-free chocolate.
- Melted butter — You can also use melted coconut oil.
Instructions
Mix the truffle dough:
- In a large bowl, combine the almond butter, shredded coconut, sliced almonds, ½ cup chocolate chips, and butter or coconut oil. Mix well to combine.
- At this point, the dough will be a bit runny. Cover the chocolate mixture tightly with aluminum foil or plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Shape and dip the truffles:
- Using a cookie scoop or your hands, shape the dough into small balls.
- Then, place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and chill in the freezer for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, add ¾ cup chocolate chips to a microwave-safe bowl and heat for 30 seconds. Remove the chocolate from the microwave and stir it well. Repeat this process, stirring every 15 seconds until the chocolate is completely melted.
- Remove the truffle dough from the freezer and dip each ball into the melted chocolate. Be sure to thoroughly coat each truffle, then return it to the baking sheet and top with chopped almonds.
Freeze and enjoy:
- Return the truffles to the freezer to harden. Once the truffles have set, you can transfer them to a covered container and store them in the fridge.
- Keep the truffles chilled until you’re ready to enjoy.
Expert Tips
- When you’re melting the chocolate, make sure there’s no liquid in the bowl because it can cause the chocolate to seize.
- If you don’t have chocolate chips on hand, you can also use chocolate baking bars.
- Be sure to give the almond butter a good mix before you use it, especially if it has separated.
- Add more depth of flavor by toasting the almonds before mixing them into the dough.
How To Store Leftovers
- To Store: These chocolate truffles are best kept cold until you’re ready to serve them. Store the truffles in a covered container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- To Freeze: Almond butter chocolate truffles are also a great freezer-friendly recipe! Store them in a freezer-safe bag or container and freeze for up to 3 months.
What To Serve with Almond Butter Chocolate Truffles
- Coffee or tea: Enjoy these chocolate truffles with a cozy cup of coffee or your favorite hot tea. Add one of my chocolate almond biscotti cookies and you have the perfect mid-day pick-me-up or after dinner treat.
- Charcuterie board: When I make a charcuterie board, I like a nice balance of savory and sweet. These almond butter chocolate truffles will look and taste amazing on your holiday cheese board.
- More holiday treats: Put together an assortment of yummy treats to give as a gift or bring to your next holiday party. Some easy, delicious recipes that would pair great with these truffles are my snowman chocolate cups and chocolate turtles.
Recipe Variations
- Toppings: Feel free to get creative with the toppings! You could also add other nuts such as pistachios, flaky sea salt, or festive sprinkles.
- Chocolate: You can dip the truffles in dark chocolate, white chocolate, or even colorful candy melts. If you like variety, you could do a few of each!
- Add-ins: Add texture and flavor with different add-ins, such as crushed candy cane pieces, dried cranberries, or bits of toffee. You can also add dash of vanilla extract or almond extract.
Recommended Tools
- Large bowl: You’ll want a nice large bowl to mix all the ingredients together.
- Cookie scoop: A cookie scoop will help you get perfectly even truffles.
- Baking sheet: Any baking sheet you have on hand will work just fine.
Frequently Asked Questions
If your truffle dough seems a bit sticky, don’t worry – it’s an easy fix! The almond butter dough is easiest to work with when it’s well-chilled. If it starts to feel sticky at any point, just pop it into the freezer for a couple of minutes to firm up.
When you dip the truffle, you can use a spoon to guide it around the bowl or drizzle chocolate on any bare spots. When you pick the truffle up, allow some of the excess chocolate to settle and drip back into the bowl. If there are any rough spots, you can use the back of a warm spoon to smooth them out. And don’t forget, the sliced almonds will also help cover any imperfections!
The key to silky smooth chocolate is to make sure it doesn’t overheat. You’ll want to work in small increments, microwaving the chocolate for about 15 seconds at a time, then stir well. If you’re worried about overheating the chocolate, you can also reduce the power of your microwave or heat the chocolate in 10-second intervals.
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Almond Butter Chocolate Truffles
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Ingredients
- 2/3 cup almond butter
- 1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- ½ cup sliced almonds (some chopped for topping)
- 1/2 + 3/4 cups chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons melted butter or coconut oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add almond butter, shredded coconut, sliced almond, ½ cup chocolate chips and butter together. Mix well until combined.
- The dough will be a bit runny. Cover the dough tightly with aluminum foil or plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
- Using a cookie scoop, or your hands, form into small balls.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and place in the freezer for 20 minutes.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt ¾ cup chocolate chips for 30 secs. Remove from the microwave and stir well. Repeat the process, stopping to stir every 15-seconds until the mixture is totally melted.
- Dip the truffles in the melted chocolate, and then sprinkle some chopped almond on top.
- Return them to the freezer to harden. Store the truffles in the refrigerator. Enjoy!
Tips
- When melting the chocolate, make sure there’s no liquid in the bowl, as it’ll cause the chocolate to seize.
- If you don’t have chocolate chips, you can also melt chocolate baking bars.
- If the almond butters has separated, make sure to mix it well before using.
- Add more depth of flavor by toasting the almonds.
- To store: Keep the chocolate truffles covered in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- To freeze: You can freeze the truffles for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe bag or container.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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Sues says
ooh these look SO good!! And I love that they’re low-carb because that means I can eat more!! Happy holiday season 🙂
Olivia says
True 😉
Julia Mueller says
That’s so awesome you’re going to Brazil for the holidays! I know you’ll have a blast spending time with your family! Safe travels, m’dear!!
These truffles look incredible! I’m loving all the healthful ingredients – thinking these are the perfect travel snack, and holiday treat!
Olivia says
Thank you, my dear friend! Hope you have a great Holiday season too 😉
Silvia - Garden in the Kitchen says
Have fun in Brazil!! I love these Chocolate Truffles, YUM!
Olivia says
Thanks a lot 😉
Lisa Huff says
Wow, love it! Looks fabulous!
Olivia says
Thank you 😉
r.a. says
Thanks for this recipe. I made this so a family member who is using the Always Hungry? eating plan to lose weight would have an acceptable dessert on Christmas. He loved it!
Olivia says
Awesome 😉
Mojoqe2 says
OMG, these are amazing. Got my hubby to go keto/low carb with me, so I decided to try these. Although mine don’t come out looking like a round truffle, I do follow the recipe exactly ( well I use dairy free chocolate chips due to dairy allergy). Ok, so while I have a sweet tooth, my husband does not – until these little gems! He loves them and so do I. They’re so good he doesn’t even want me to try any other recipe! I’ve made these every week for the past month and I can still lose weight while having one (or two) almost every night!
Olivia says
Wow I love to hear you and your husband enjoyed this recipe. We love too and it’s so easy to make 😉
Lucy Sousa says
Hello, not understanding the serving size. 1/15?
Olivia says
This recipes makes 15 truffles. The nutri facts is for 1 truffle.