Recipe: Dark Chocolate Truffles (Vegan)

Published by on February 13, 2026

Courtesy of 40aprons.com

These truffles are intensely chocolatey and perfectly sweet. And the best part is they are easy to make and very difficult to mess up!

 

Ingredients:

For the Truffle Center:

Medjool Dates: 14 dates (approx. 1 ½ cups), pitted

Dark Cocoa Powder: 6 tablespoons (dark or black cocoa is recommended for a richer flavor)

Coconut Oil: 4 tablespoons, softened (refined coconut oil is best if you want a neutral taste)

Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon

 

For the Chocolate Coating (Optional):

Vegan Chocolate Chips: ½ cup

Coconut Oil: 1 tablespoon

Topping: Flake salt, coconut flakes

 

Instructions:

  1. Soak the Medjool dates in hot water. Let them soak for about 5 minutes until they are soft and pliable. Drain the water thoroughly.
  2. Remove the pits.
  3. Add the softened dates, dark cocoa powder, softened coconut oil, and vanilla extract into a food processo and process to a paste. Continue processing until the mixture pulls away from the sides and begins to form a cohesive ball.
  4. Line a plate with parchment paper. Scoop out rounded teaspoons of the mixture and place them on the plate. (Tip: Dip your fingers in warm water if the mixture is too sticky to handle).
  5. Place the plate of truffle mounds in the freezer for 5–10 minutes. This firms up the dough so they are easier to handle.
  6. Remove from the freezer and roll each piece between your palms to create smooth, even spheres.

Coating:

  1. If using the chocolate coating, combine the chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon of coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until completely smooth.
  2. Using a fork, dip each date ball into the melted chocolate. Tap the fork on the side of the bowl to let excess chocolate drip off, then slide the truffle back onto the parchment paper.
  3. Immediately sprinkle with the topping while the chocolate is still sticky. Place the truffles in the refrigerator for a few minutes to allow the chocolate shell to harden completely.

 

Nutrition facts per serving (1 truffle, ~25 g, ~0.9 oz):

Calories 125 kcal, Fat 6.5 g, Saturated Fat 4.8 g, Carbohydrates 16.5 g, Dietary Fiber 2.2 g, Sugars 12.5 g, Protein 1.2 g, Sodium 20 mg, Calcium 18 mg, Iron 1.3 mg, Potassium 210 mg.

Posted in