Vegan Chocolate Avocado Truffles Coconut (Printable)

Decadent chocolate avocado truffles coated in coconut for a creamy vegan dessert.

# What You'll Need:

→ Truffle Base

01 - 1 large ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
02 - 7 oz vegan dark chocolate, chopped
03 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
04 - Pinch of sea salt
05 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup, optional for extra sweetness

→ Coating

06 - 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

# How to Make It:

01 - Melt the vegan dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water using a double boiler method, or in the microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring until completely smooth.
02 - In a medium bowl, mash the avocado thoroughly until completely smooth and creamy, breaking down any lumps.
03 - Add the melted chocolate, vanilla extract, sea salt, and maple syrup if using to the avocado. Mix until fully combined and glossy.
04 - Cover the bowl and chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 40 minutes, or until firm enough to scoop.
05 - Place the shredded coconut in a shallow dish for rolling.
06 - Scoop out heaping teaspoons of the chilled chocolate mixture and roll into balls using your hands.
07 - Roll each truffle in the shredded coconut to coat evenly on all sides.
08 - Place the finished truffles on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They taste indulgent and decadent but you're actually eating something made with real fruit and good chocolate.
  • No baking, no tempering, no special equipment—just melting and rolling, which somehow feels more manageable than it should.
02 -
  • If your avocado isn't ripe enough, the mixture will be grainy and won't coat your mouth with that luxurious feeling—wait an extra day if it feels firm.
  • The coconut coating works best when you put the shredded coconut in a shallow bowl and roll the truffle around instead of trying to press it on; it adheres more evenly that way.
03 -
  • If the mixture gets too warm and starts to melt, pop the whole bowl back in the fridge for 10 minutes rather than fighting it—patience saves the truffles.
  • Use a small cookie scoop instead of a spoon to get uniform truffles that look professionally made without any extra effort.
Go Back