Coconut Almond Truffles
Delightful bite-sized truffles inspired by Almond Joy, combining sweet coconut, almond butter, and rich chocolate—perfect for holiday gifts or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 20 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling and Coating
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped almonds
Instructions
- Combine the coconut and almond butter, honey or maple syrup, almond flour, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl. Stir until well blended.
- Roll small portions into bite-sized balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill truffles for about 15 minutes to firm them up.
- Melt the dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Coat each truffle in melted chocolate and let excess drip off.
- Add chopped almonds before the chocolate sets.
- Set the chocolate in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes until hard.
- Serve and enjoy on a platter or in gift boxes.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks or freeze for up to three months. Experiment with nut butters and sweeteners.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg