Brownie Truffles (Vegan)
No bake vegan brownie truffles are made with only 6 ingredients and made without using cream cheese! These bite sized desserts are the perfect portions and great for the holidays!
You guys know I am all about some brownies, including the brownie batter! Except I made a version that is totally safe and edible, you’ll want to see that. It also makes the best fruit dip!
Today I’m going to show you how easy it is to make brownie truffles that taste delicious and no special skills are required! You’ll also love the fact that they are healthy! Each truffle is vegan, gluten free, and natural ingredients. If you like peanut butter and chocolate chips, try these brownie bites.
If you have leftover dates, I have a whole recipe to make the fudgiest date brownies if you want them like a normal batch.
What Are Truffles?
So originally truffles were an expensive delicacy in Europe that are fungi (in the mushroom family). However, these are not the same as dessert truffles. These are called truffles because they resemble the mushroom like fungus.
Chocolate truffles are typically made with ganache, but since we want these to be vegan friendly and healthier, my version is a little different.
Ingredients Needed
- unsalted creamy almond butter – you can also swap this for your favorite nut or seed butter. Use the natural drippy kind.
- pitted medjool dates – add natural sweetness
- high quality cocoa powder – because the chocolate taste is very prominent in this dessert be sure to use high quality powder. If you don’t you will be able to tell the difference.
- maple syrup – if you aren’t vegan you could also use honey instead.
- vanilla extract
- salt
How to Make Healthy No Bake Brownie Truffles
Place the dates into a food processor or high speed blender and pulse until they form a paste. Then add the almond butter and puree until smooth.
Add the cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt. Pulse until combined.
Scoop out the dough into your hands or use a cookie scoop to make 2 inch balls. Rough them between your hands so that they are perfectly round.
Serve immediately or chill for later!
Tips for Making and Storing
- Keep leftover brownie truffles in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. To freeze, place them on a baking sheet and in the freezer for at least 30 minutes. Then transfer to a freezer safe bag or container.
- While these are delicious plain, they are perfect for decorating and edible gifts!
Decorating Ideas
- Dip with melted white or milk chocolate
- Add sprinkles
- Dust with cocoa powder or powdered sugar.
- Add melted chocolate to a piping bag and draw a pattern over each one.
- Dip in chocolate then add crushed cookies, brownie crumbles, or nuts.
More Easy Healthy Brownie Recipes:
- Half Batch Dairy Free Brownies
- Candy Cane Brownies (Christmas Brownies)
- Tahini Brownies
- Healthy Zucchini Brownies
- Flourless Vegan Pumpkin Brownies
- Vegan Chickpea Brownies | Gluten-free, Nut-Free, Paleo
Vegan No Bake Brownie Truffles
Ingredients
- 2 cup unsalted creamy almond butter can sub any nut or seed butter
- 8 oz pitted medjool dates ~1 2/3 cups
- 1/2 cup high quality cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a food processor or high powered blender, Add in dates and puree to a paste. Next, add your almond butter or nut butter of choice. Puree/blend until smooth and evenly combined.
- Add in cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Pulse until everything is well combined. Mixture will be thick with tiny balls formed- similar to that of dip-n-dots!
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, scoop ~2 tbsp of dough into your hands. Rolling between your palms to get the truffles perfectly round. Leave plain, drizzle with chocolate, or roll in cocoa powder to lightly coat if you want that distinct truffle look. Refrigerate and enjoy for up to 3 weeks!
