Description
Craving something sweet but want to keep it light and simple? These Healthy No-Bake Truffles are the answer. Rich, chocolatey balls made with wholesome ingredients, they require no oven and come together in minutes. Whether you’re looking for a snack, dessert, or something to gift, they’re delicious, elegant—and healthier.
Ingredients
For the Truffle Base
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1 cup smooth yogurt (or blended cottage cheese) or ⅔–1 cup nut or seed butter (almond, peanut, cashew)
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¾ cup cocoa powder (or cacao powder)
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3 Tbsp liquid sweetener (maple syrup or honey; or agave for vegan)
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Optional: ¼ cup almond flour or coconut flour (for thicker texture)
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Pinch of salt
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Optional mix-ins: chopped nuts, mini chocolate chips, shredded coconut
For the Coating (Optional)
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½ cup dark chocolate chips (or dairy-free chocolate for vegan)
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1 tsp coconut oil (to smooth the melt)
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Optional toppings: sea salt flakes, chopped nuts, cocoa powder, shredded coconut
Instructions
1. Prepare the Base Mixture
In a bowl, combine your chosen base (yogurt/blended cottage cheese or nut butter) with cocoa powder, liquid sweetener, and salt. If adding almond or coconut flour (for thickness) or mix-ins (nuts/chocolate chips), fold them in now.
Stir until the mixture is smooth and holds together when pressed.
2. Chill & Shape
Cover the mixture and refrigerate for about 10–15 minutes (or until firm enough to roll). Then scoop out portions (using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon), roll into balls with clean, slightly dampened hands and place on a parchment-lined tray.
If you like, freeze the balls for 10 minutes to firm up before coating.
3. Prepare the Coating
In a microwave-safe bowl (or using a double-boiler), melt the dark chocolate chips together with coconut oil in short bursts, stirring between each until smooth and glossy.
Dip each chilled truffle ball into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off, and place back on the parchment sheet. Immediately sprinkle toppings (sea salt, nuts, coconut) if desired.
4. Set & Serve
Refrigerate the coated truffles for another 10–15 minutes or until the chocolate shell is firm. Then they’re ready to serve!
Store extras in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week, or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
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Using smooth-textured base ingredients helps things roll easily and give a nice bite.
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Chilling before coating is key to avoid the base melting through the chocolate.
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Keep the melted chocolate warm but not hot — too hot and it might cause the truffles to melt or the coating to seize.
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Be mindful of size: smaller truffles chill and set faster; larger ones take longer and may be more indulgent.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 95kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Protein: 3g