If you are looking for an easy sweet treat that’s packed with goodness, then try these easy almond truffles.
You don’t need a food processor or blender to make them. Just mix to combine and roll into balls. They only take minutes to make and just pop into the fridge to set, and you are good to go!
The middle is made from just three easy ingredients, which when combined make the most gorgeous truffle centre. They are then coated in dark chocolate. You can also top with a few extra chopped almonds.
They are one of my favourite treats to make when I don’t have a lot of time to spare. And because they only have a few easy store cupboard ingredients, I usually have all the ingredients to hand.
what ingredients do you need to make an easy almond truffles:
- Almond butter
- Ground almonds
- Maple syrup
- Dark chocolate
- A few chopped almond to top
Almond Butter
This helps bring the truffles together without the need for extra refined fats. Almonds are a great source of vitamin E and contain healthy monounsaturated fats as well as plant-based protein
Almond flour (ground almonds)
A great source of protein, vitamin E and healthy fats, almond flour gives these bites a lovely soft texture while keeping them gluten-free.
Dark Chocolate
Dark chocolate is a good source of antioxidants and minerals such as iron, magnesium, and copper. I also opt for one that has minimal sugar and at least 70% cocoa solids.
STORAGE & SHELF LIFE
Fridge: Store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Freezer: For longer storage, pop them in the freezer (again in a sealed container) for up to 3 months. Just let them thaw for 5–10 minutes before eating or enjoy them straight from the freezer if you like a firmer texture.
Recipe Tips
- I use quite a runny almond butter for this recipe. If yours is a little thicker, just add a little more so that it comes together well. It should be quite soft and sticky and roll into balls easily.
- I use ground almonds for the middle but if you are in the US this is called almond flour so make sure you use this.
- If you prefer another nut or seed butter then please substitute with that. Just keep the quantities the same.
- I have used dark chocolate chips in this recipe, but any dark chocolate will do. Just try and make sure it is at least 70% cocoa solids and that way it’s more chocolatey and less sugary!
If you liked this easy almond truffles recipe, why not try:
Easy Almond Truffles
Ingredients
Base ingredients
- ½ cup almond butter (120g)
- ½ cup ground almonds (almond flour) (50g)
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- Pinch sea salt optional
Topping ingredients
- ½ cup dark chocolate (75g)
- Chopped almonds to top
Instructions
- Add the almond butter, ground almonds, maple syrup and salt, if using, to a bowl and mix well.
- Roll into balls and freeze them whilst you melt the chocolate.
- Melt the chocolate in a bowl over a pan of hot water. Coat each truffle in chocolate and top with nuts. Refrigerate to set.
Notes
- Store in the fridge and they will last for up to a week
- They also freeze well. You can eat from frozen or let them defrost before eating.
- If you struggle to coat the balls with the chocolate, add a tsp of melted coconut oil to the chocolate to thin it slightly.
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