Healthier Raspberry Truffles (vegan, paleo-friendly, dairy-free)
Servings 20 truffles
These healthier raspberry truffles only have four ingredients and are vegan, dairy-free, paleo-friendly and naturally grain-free and gluten-free.
Ingredients
- 80 grams avocado about 1/2 avocado
- 6 ounces (170 grams or 1 cup) chocolate semi-sweet chips or chocolate chopped (use paleo / vegan, if desired), melted
- pinch salt
- 2 tablespoons raspberry liqueur or another liquor of choice or a mix of vanilla and liquor
- 20 freeze-dried raspberries
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, mash the avocado flesh with the bottom of a drinking glass or with an immersion blender.80 grams avocado
- Add the melted chocolate and pinch of salt and stir. If there are any chunks of avocado, use a silicone spatula to smooth them out.6 ounces (170 grams or 1 cup) chocolate semi-sweet chips, pinch salt
- Add the raspberry liqueur and stir. It will almost immediately start firming up.2 tablespoons raspberry liqueur
- Once everything is well combined (and no chunks of avocado remain), place the bowl in the refrigerator for 20-45 minutes or until firm enough to roll into balls. The mixture shouldn't be sticky after refrigerating.
- Crush the freeze-dried raspberries with your fingers and place on a small plate.20 freeze-dried raspberries
- Form 3/4" balls of the truffle mixture and roll in the crushed raspberries.
- Can be eaten immediately or refrigerated for 1 day in an airtight container. They can also be frozen.
Notes
- To make these truffles paleo-friendly, use dark dairy-free chocolate and omit the alcohol. To make them vegan or dairy-free, make sure you use appropriate chocolate.
- The nutrition information provided is calculated as a courtesy and is only an estimate. I am not a licensed nutritionist or dietitian. For the most accurate nutritional data, consult a professional or use your preferred calculator.
Nutrition
Calories: 61kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 1mgPotassium: 71mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 11IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 1mgNet Carbs: 5
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