Chocolate Avocado Truffles are made with creamy avocado instead of heavy cream or butter. You can whip them up in just minutes!
These bite-sized truffles make an easy dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan dessert. (Make sure you check the label on your chocolate chips if you need them to be dairy-free; many brands naturally are!)
Paired with creamy avocado and a touch of vanilla, this truffle recipe is the perfect treat for Valentine’s Day or whenever you need a chocolate fix.
Ingredients You’ll Need
While most recipes rely on heavy cream or butter, these truffles get their creaminess from a ripe avocado. If you don’t care for the flavor of avocado, don’t worry. All you’ll taste is the chocolate!
Depending on your sweet tooth and dietary needs, this recipe is completely adaptable to your tastes. Use dark chocolate chips to create a dark, bittersweet truffle. For sweeter treats, use semi-sweet chocolate chips instead.
You can even make them sugar-free by using sugar-free chocolate chips, like Lily’s brand.
How to Make Avocado Chocolate Truffles
Fill a small saucepan with an inch of water and bring it to a simmer over medium-high heat on the stovetop. Arrange a heat-safe bowl over the top of the pot, making sure that it fits snugly over the opening.
Add the chocolate chips to the bowl and stir often. The steam from the water below will gently melt the chocolate. (Alternatively, you can add the chocolate to a microwave-safe bowl and cook it for 30-second intervals, stirring until melted.)
Transfer the melted chocolate to a large bowl for mixing. Scoop the avocado flesh out of the avocado and use a separate bowl to mash it with a fork.
You’ll need a 1/3 cup of mashed avocado for this recipe, so reserve any leftovers for another use, like adding it to a smoothie. (You can also freeze avocado!)
Add the measured avocado to the bowl of melted chocolate, along with the vanilla extract and sea salt. Mix with a spatula, or use an electric mixer for smoother results.
It can be tricky to get every bit of avocado smoothly incorporated into the mixture, so using the electric mixer helps. (Alternatively, you could also use a small food processor for mixing.)
Place the bowl in the fridge to chill for 20 minutes. Then use a tablespoon or one-ounce cookie scoop to scoop the chocolate mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet or plate. Use your hands to roll them into smooth balls, then return to the prepared pan.
Roll the balls in cocoa powder (or cacao powder), crushed nuts, or shredded coconut, if desired.
They are ready to eat right away, otherwise, store them in an airtight container in the fridge until you’re ready to serve them. They will keep well in the fridge for up to a week, or frozen up to 6 months.
Frequently Asked Questions
Truffles are traditionally made with heavy cream, which gives their centers a creamy texture. The healthy fats in avocado can help replicate that creamy texture, without using dairy.
Leftover avocado can be used in guacamole right away, or you can use it to make deviled eggs as an easy snack.
Yes, you can freeze avocado. That means you can also freeze these truffles in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
Swap the avocado in this recipe for almond butter or coconut butter, instead. You’ll get creamy results without any avocado flavor.
Looking for more avocado recipes? Try Flourless Avocado Brownies, Chocolate Avocado Pudding, or Avocado Pesto for more delicious ideas.
Chocolate Avocado Truffles
Ingredients
- 6 ounces chocolate chips (1 cup; dark or semi-sweet)
- ⅓ cup mashed avocado , tightly packed
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder (optional for rolling)
Instructions
- To get started, melt the chocolate chips. You can do this in a microwave using 30-second intervals and stirring often. Or, place the chocolate chips in a heat-safe bowl and arrange that bowl snugly over a small saucepan filled with 1-inch of simmering water on the stove top. Stir until the chocolate chips are smooth and melted, then set the bowl aside.
- In a separate small bowl, use a fork to mash the avocado until no lumps are visible. Transfer the mashed avocado to a ⅓ cup measure, and save any leftovers for another recipe. (Find more ideas in this post!)
- Add the measured avocado, vanilla extract, and salt to a large bowl, and add in the melted chocolate. Use an electric mixer or whisk to mix well, until no pieces of avocado are visible. Place the mixture in the fridge to chill for 20 minutes.
- Once the mixture has been chilled and is slightly firm to the touch, use a tablespoon to scoop the chocolate into roughly 15 balls. Place them on a pan lined with parchment paper. Roll each ball between the palms of your hand until smooth. (Be warned: this can get messy!)
- Place the optional 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder in a small bowl, and roll each truffle into the cocoa. You can use shredded coconut or crushed nuts as an alternate coating. Serve the truffles right away, or keep them in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to serve. For a softer texture, let them come to room temperature again before serving.
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If you try this Avocado Truffle recipe, please leave a comment and star rating below letting me know how you like it.
TIP: Place a cold pack in a ziplock bag to cool your hands with between rolling each truffle. It’s much less messy this way!
made these last night and today because for the life of me I can’t get the lumps out! Even when it looked like all lumps out of avocado they were still visible after I mixed with chocolate! I even tried my food processor AND mashing second time around. Any suggestions? Regardless of the visible lumps they are DELICIOUS and so decadent! I used 72% dark chocolate!
I’ve gotta say… I just made these, and holy sh*t they’re good!!! Thank you SO much for this recipe!
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Can you tell me the nutrition facts for 1 truffle?
Thanks
Hi Kerri. Calories are about 80 calories a truffle if you make 12 pieces. I use Myfitnesspal.com to compute my nutrition info on my recipes (go to FOOD tab, then RECIPES). I used Ghiradelli Intense Dark 72% Twilight Delight for my chocolate. You can use Ghiradelli Semi Sweet chips if you don’t want dark chocolate, but they are not as healthy for you as using at least 70% dark chocolate. Enjoy!
You can also use ENJOY LIFE chocolate if you are avoiding Soy ingredients.
How long can we keep them?
I just made these, and at first I didn’t think they were going to set properly. The mix seemed oily and wet. I didn’t follow the recipe exactly, because I used a 4 oz bar of fair trade vegan baking chocolate instead of 6 oz of chips, and I sweetened it with coconut sugar. I didn’t measure my avocado. I figured I got the proportions off, but the chocolate I used was expensive and I dreaded the thought that it might go to waste. I rolled them into slimy little balls despite my concerns about the texture, left them in the fridge for a while, and when I remembered to check on them, I was very impressed. They had firmed up perfectly, and they were just as rich and smooth as the milk-based truffles I used to eat around this time of year before I became a vegan. My husband doesn’t usually like sweets, but he ate four of them in one sitting. I will definitely be making these again, perhaps for my family Christmas party.
These look delicious! Can you use raw cacao powder, coconut oil (melted) and maple syrup/agave instead of the store bought chocolate?
How long do they keep for?
Just made these today and they are amazing! The problem will be to not eat all of them today.
I’m actually really intolerant to caffeine (chocolate included. LAMEST intolerance, I know), but I made these for my neighbor. At first, she was pretty skeptical when she found out there was avocado in them, but a few seconds into a bite and her eyes grew wide with utter delight. She absolutely loved them! So much so, I keep thinking about biting into one myself, but it’s just not worth the consequences 🙂
Cannot wait to try this! Those look scrumptious!
XO Chloe
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What is the carb, calories and fat content?
This recipe was fantastic! I cook for clients who follow food combining principles, and this is perfect for an after dinner dessert! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Just made these the other day and they were fantastic!
I added a tablespoon of coconut oil for health and taste and I used my very favorite Lily’s dark chocolate chips because they use stevia and not sugar. Amazon has them and Vitacost has them for less than Amazon.
If I melt the chocolate in the microwave, would I have the vanilla and salt in with the chips, or add them once the chips have melted, right before I add the avocado, or does that matter?
These look delicious, thanks, in advance, for your answer!
And forgot to ask, how long do they keep in the fridge?
Thanks again!
These were amazing, so rich and creamy! I also love the fact that this recipe didn’t include dates of any sort. I’m a fan but everything ends up tasting the same with dates. These were different, thank you!
I did a carb count on these & if my calculations are right if you use Lindt dark chocolate it comes to about 4 carbs per serving.
Hi, Megan. These truffles were the perfect recipe to make in a hurry for a dinner party! The theme of the dinner was Mexican, so the avocado (and addition of chipotle & cayenne powder) were my contribution. 🙂 I also added pure maple syrup, coconut oil, chopped dark cherries, almond extract, and ground almonds on a whim. I then coated the truffles in shredded coconut, ground almonds, and a cocoa powder/powdered sugar blend. They were a huge success and so incredibly delicious!! As you’ve stated, the avocado taste was undetectable. I have your base recipe to thank, as I was looking for dark chocolate chipotle dessert recipes, and when I stumbled upon this one, I thought the avocado was a brilliant ingredient choice! Bravo!
Amazing recipe!
Any idea on the calories, fat etc of each? I just started WW and have no idea what the points value would be.
How Many Carbs are in one truffle?
Do these last in the fridge for a few days, or need to be eaten the same day they are made?
Can I use raw cacao powder in place of the chips? If I wet it with oil and stir it? or just mix it in with the avocado? I cant have regular choclate but the 100% raw cacao I can have. Your recipes are awesome by the way!! ❤
I made these last night and they wouldn’t set. I also tasted them and I could literally taste the avocado. I think maybe it’s because I wasn’t supposed to use the whole avocado. And I also realized that I forgot to add vanilla extract. Do you think that could of been the problem?
I made these last night and they were gone the next day. These are so delicious. I couldn’t even taste the avocado 🤯. If someone else made this for me, I would never guess that it was vegan.
There are no words in the english language to describe how fabulous these Truffles are. Followed the recipe exactly. Used one medium haas avocado, partially semi sweet morsels and partially unsweetened baker’s chocolate. I am paleo and wanted to use as little sugar as possible. Also rolled in a combination of unsweetened cocoa powder and organic coconut flakes. THANK YOU!!
I’m looking for satisfying vegan sweets to make with minimal fuss and this is the bees knees Thank you *
You’re a genius!
Omgoodness these are amazing, I rolled mine in sugar free strawberry jelly crystals! Game changer, also I made 17 so were very tasty. Can these be frozen? Thank you
Very rich+ very chocolate=what my friend who I am making for will love! (BONUS: you cannot taste the avocado) I used orange extract because I didn’t have vanilla and I rolled them in powdered sugar. My friend is very much a sugar fanatic.
Thank you for the recipe!
OOPs! I also used bittersweet chocolate (66%) because I had that on hand.
Oh, Megan….let me count the ways that you have helped my family and me!!!
These truffles were a special treat after a 15 day detox that you helped us through with your detox soup and your “beef” stew…You gave us so much beautiful sustenance and really helped change our lives…and then…
I made these! I was nervous at first, because the consistency was really greasy…even after the fridge. But, I balled them up and put them back in the fridge after the cacao coating and the reviews were AHMAZING! My friend’s daughter couldn’t believe that I made them.
You are incredible & we are are so grateful!
Wow this is incredible and super easy to make!!!!!!!!Thanks
I enjoyed making this recipe I’m sure they are delicious. However I wanted to make 20 servings and the recipe called for .56 cups or 1 small avocado. This surprised me because I thought I was going to get 20 truffles and I ended up with only 10 truffles. Did I do something wrong?
Thanks so much for this healthy recipe for a chocolatey treat 🙂 Was lovely, and I will definitely be making this again!
I tried to shortcut these by melting the chocolate in the microwave in 30s increments until smooth, then adding to avocado and vanilla extract. Just a note to others, if you do this too, do not add the vanilla extract as it will seize and harden the chocolate instantly, so my truffles had chocolate chip-like clumps in the middles (not bad if you like a chocolate chip occasionally in the truffles). So for a super quick version, that works! And so satisfying! But I will try the stove method next time and see if I prefer those. Really excited for this recipe though, thank you for creating it, Megan! By the way, your Instant Pot cookbook is hands-down our FAVORITE cookbook out of the 20+ cookbooks I own. My husband dies for the African Peanut Stew, we make that at least twice a month.