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    Home » Recipes » Bars and Brownies

    Chocolate and Peanut Butter Truffles

    Published: Jan 29, 2018 · Modified: Feb 25, 2021 by Anna · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 23 Comments

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    These sweet chocolate and peanut butter truffles are an excellent and easy treat for any day! Made with just few, natural ingredients and no refined sugars! 

    Chocolate and Peanut Butter Truffles #vegan #truffles #refinedsugarfree | via @annabanana.co

    New week, new treat!

    And despite my intentions to put more salads recipes on the blog this month, it appears that most of the recipes are a complete opposite... Oh well, at least today's treat is a healthy one!

    Chocolate and peanut butter truffles. Soft and gooey, made with healthy ingredients #vegan #refinedsugarfree #healthysnack | via @annabanana.co

    And when I say 'healthy' I actually mean it! These chocolate and peanut butter truffles are made with only 7 wholesome, natural ingredients, and couldn't be easier to make. Plus, they will be a great, homemade gift to the loved ones for the upcoming Valentines, hence the pink appearance on my version today...

    Delicious chocolate and peanut butter truffles. Great as a Valentine's gift for the loved ones! #vegan #truffles #healthysnack | via @annabanana.co

    Healthy chocolate and peanut butter truffles, made with just a handful of natural ingredients! #vegan #healthysnack #truffles #valentines | via @annabanana.co

    However, if Valentines are not necessarily your cup of tea, these peanut butter truffles are still definitely worth making! They will be great for any occasion gift-giving, birthdays, or just simply stuffing your face in the front of TV on Monday evening, which is kinda an event too (or is it just me?). And because they are made with only handful of natural ingredients, you don't need to feel bad or guilty about eating them.

    I'm using dates as a main ingredient, so the most of the sweetness comes from them. There is a small addition of the maple syrup, however, it can be skipped, and you will hardly notice the difference. Same goes for the beetroot powder, it is totally optional (I have used it purely for the aesthetic reasons!).  You can actually leave them as they are, without dusting them in any sort of powder, and they will still taste amazing!

    Chocolate and peanut butter truffles recipe #vegan #healthysnack #truffles | via @annabanana.co

    Easy and absolutely delicious recipe for chocolate and peanut butter truffles #refinedsugarfree #dairyfree #vegan | via @annabanana.co

    With their lusciously  soft and gooey texture, these chocolate and peanut butter truffles will disappear probably even quicker than they took to be made! And it is incredibly difficult not to eat them all straight away, so you may want to double the recipe 😉

    Chocolate and peanut butter truffles, soft and gooey in the middle, made with only handful of ingredients! #vegan #dairyfree #healthysnack | via@annabanana.co

    Delicious and easy recipe for chocolate and peanut butter truffles. They are #refinedsugarfree and #vegan! Made with only natural ingredients! #dairyfree | via @annabanana.co

    Also, if you are looking for more inspiration for the Valentines Day delicious gift ideas, make sure to check out my Caramel Mocha Chocolates post!

    Have a great week ahead guys, and talk soon!

    A.

    📖 Recipe

    Soft and smooth chocolate and peanut butter #vegan truffles #refinedsugarfree #healthysnack | via @annabanana.co
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    5 from 8 votes

    Chocolate and Peanut Butter Truffles

    These will steal your heart with the first bite! Super easy to make, with no refined sugars and made with just a handful of healthy ingredients! 
    Prep Time2 hrs 25 mins
    Cook Time5 mins
    Total Time2 hrs 30 mins
    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: Vegan
    Servings: 20 truffles
    Calories: 107kcal
    Author: Anna

    Ingredients

    • 45 ml coconut oil (melted and cooled)
    • 40 ml maple syrup (you can also use agave or rice malt)
    • 45 g cocoa powder (plus more for dusting)
    • 200 g medjool dates (pitted)
    • 50 g smooth peanut butter
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt
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    Instructions

    • In a small bowl, mix together melted coconut oil, maple syrup and cocoa powder until smooth.
    • Place your dates, peanut butter, vanilla and sea salt in a food processor and pulse until you have a smooth paste. Add melted chocolate mixture and pulse more until well combined and a soft 'dough' is formed.
    • Transfer into a bowl, cover with cling film and place in the fridge for at least 2 hours, allowing it to firm up.
    • Spoon out the small amounts of the cooled mixture and roll into small balls using your hands (you can also use melon baller or measuring spoon). Roll the truffles in some more cocoa powder (beetroot powder or matcha powder will also work well and will give your truffles some great colours). Enjoy!

    Please note that all my recipes are developed and tested in metric grams. I recommend that you use digital scales for a more accurate results. I have provided a conversion to US customary in the recipe but please note that I haven’t tested using this method.

    Notes

    • Prep time may vary
    • I used beetroot powder to get that deep, red colour on my truffles
    • You can store the truffles in air-tight container in your fridge for 3-4 days
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 107kcal
    Did you make this?Tell me how you like it? Leave a comment or take a picture and tag @anna_wierzbinska on Instagram. I love seeing your take on my recipes!
    Super indulgent, yet healthy chocolate and peanut butter truffles! Made with only natural ingredients #vegan #refinedsugarfree #dairyfree | via @annabanana.co

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Tom

      February 27, 2018 at 7:32 am

      5 stars
      Lovely photos 😀

      Reply
      • annabanana

        February 27, 2018 at 1:07 pm

        Thanks Tom! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Valerie Z

      February 02, 2018 at 2:19 am

      Yesss so good looking! And that beetroot powder is gorgeous!

      Reply
      • annabanana

        February 06, 2018 at 12:00 pm

        Hey Valerie, and thanks so much!
        It's a pretty pink, isn't it? Fits with Valentine's theme... 😉

        Reply
    3. Nicole | What She Ate

      February 02, 2018 at 1:27 am

      You're speaking my language with this one! The beet powder really makes these truffles pop. Lovely presentation!

      Reply
      • annabanana

        February 06, 2018 at 11:59 am

        Thanks so much Nicole!
        I love adding beet powder to desserts or sweets, it turns everything into this lovely pink, and you can't really taste it.
        Glad you like them!

        Reply
    4. Mary Ellen | VNutrition

      February 01, 2018 at 1:50 pm

      5 stars
      These look absolutely beautiful (and delicous). My husband is obsessed with chocolate and pb so I'll try these for valentine's day for him!

      Reply
      • annabanana

        February 06, 2018 at 11:58 am

        That is so great to hear Mary!
        I hope he's going to love them, let me know!

        Reply
    5. Uma

      January 31, 2018 at 5:21 am

      Looks cute and perfect treat for Valentine’s Day! I love peanut and dates energy bites:)

      Reply
      • annabanana

        January 31, 2018 at 10:31 am

        Hi Uma!
        Thanks so much! Dates are such great sugar or sweetener replacement in so many snacks/ desserts, aren't they? Glad you like them!

        Reply
    6. jess@choosingchia

      January 30, 2018 at 4:38 pm

      These look so yummy and I love the beetroot powder to turn them red!

      Reply
      • annabanana

        January 31, 2018 at 10:29 am

        I'm so glad to hear you like them Jess!
        Beetroot powder makes everything look so pretty!

        Reply
    7. Linda from Veganosity

      January 30, 2018 at 2:26 pm

      These are perfect for Valentine's Day, or any other time I'm craving something sweet and healthy.

      Reply
      • annabanana

        January 31, 2018 at 10:29 am

        That's it Linda! They are my 'go-to' when the cravings strike, the only problem is that it's very hard to stop at one!

        Reply
    8. Julia

      January 30, 2018 at 2:12 pm

      5 stars
      These look so perfect! They would make a great present. I must check if I can find beet powder around here!

      Reply
      • annabanana

        January 31, 2018 at 10:28 am

        Thanks so much Julia!
        It's a quiet common ingredient in health stores, and I'm sure Amazon will have some too! Hope you will find it!

        Reply
    9. Liz @ I Heart Vegetables

      January 30, 2018 at 1:34 pm

      5 stars
      There is literally nothing better than chocolate + peanut butter. These truffles are so cute!

      Reply
      • annabanana

        January 31, 2018 at 10:27 am

        Thank you Liz, I couldn't agree more, the best combo ever!
        Glad you like these little balls of goodness! 😉

        Reply
    10. Shashi at SavorySpin

      January 30, 2018 at 12:54 pm

      Wow - your photos are simply gorgeous! So well styled and angled! And - these truffles are blowing me away - love that they don't have any refined sugar in them - delicious!

      Reply
      • annabanana

        January 30, 2018 at 1:02 pm

        Hi Shashi!
        Thanks so much for your kind words! And I hope you get to try them, definitely won't regret doing so!

        Reply
    11. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry

      January 30, 2018 at 12:29 pm

      5 stars
      I love anything with chocolate and peanut butter! I need a few of these!

      Reply
    12. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry

      January 30, 2018 at 12:14 pm

      5 stars
      These look absolutely delicious! I love combining peanut butter and chocolate - it is such a good pairing!

      Reply
      • annabanana

        January 30, 2018 at 1:00 pm

        Thanks so much Bintu!
        It is a combo that is simply too good not to like!

        Reply

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