Vegan Chocolate Avocado with Coconut (Printable)

Creamy avocado-based chocolate confections rolled in coconut for a decadent vegan treat.

# Components:

→ Truffle Base

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

→ Coating

06 - 0.5 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

# Directions:

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 smooth.
02 - In a medium bowl, mash the avocado thoroughly until completely smooth and creamy with no lumps remaining.
03 - Add the melted chocolate, vanilla extract, sea salt, and maple syrup if using to the mashed 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 Advice:

01 -
  • They taste indulgent and sinful, but you're actually eating something that makes your body feel good.
  • No baking required, which means even on chaotic Tuesday nights you can have homemade truffles ready in under an hour.
  • The coconut coating gives them that boutique candy shop look, but they're so simple you'll wonder why you ever bought them before.
02 -
  • If your avocado is too warm when you fold it into the chocolate, the mixture will separate and become oily—room temperature or slightly chilled avocado is your friend.
  • Don't skip the initial chocolate melting step by thinking you can just stir in raw cocoa powder; the real chocolate creates that silky, sophisticated mouthfeel that makes these feel like a splurge.
03 -
  • Chill your hands briefly under cold water before rolling the truffles—it keeps the mixture from softening too quickly and turning sticky.
  • If the mixture feels too soft after the first chill, you can always pop it back in the freezer for 10 minutes without ruining anything.
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