These Gluten-Free Vegan Chocolate Chip and Pistachio Brownie Truffles are an easy no-bake treat that's ready in about 10 minutes.
I had originally planned to share these as a St. Valentine's Day treat but ended up posting this recipe instead.
These easy-to-make truffles are a slight variation of my Pistachio Sesame Seed Balls recipe which is a reader favorite on my website with over 20,000 pins!
In place of the sesame seeds, I added chocolate chips and raw cacao powder to give them a deep chocolate brownie taste and texture, then added chopped pistachios.
They're a perfect snack to go with a cup of warm herbal tea and are raw, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, no-bake, paleo-friendly and contain no refined sugar.
5 Fast Facts About Almonds (Almond Butter):*
- helps to regulate cholesterol and blood pressure
- energy booster
- loaded with calcium and fiber
- ¼ cup contains 8 grams of vegan protein
- high in antioxidants
5 Fast Facts About Pistachios:*
- contains 90% healthy unsaturated fat
- super high in antioxidants
- supports cardiovascular health
- excellent source of fiber, protein, manganese and copper
- high in thiamine, vitamin B-6 and potassium
5 Fast Facts About Raw Cacao Powder:*
- super high in antioxidants
- promotes cardiovascular health
- contains essential fats
- can help to decrease blood pressure
- contains over 300 compounds including protein, calcium, copper, zinc and iron
5 Fast Facts About Medjool Dates:*
- natural energy booster
- high in iron content
- rich in potassium
- good source of dietary fiber
- excellent source of vegan protein
5 Fast Facts About Coconut Oil:*
- super high in lauric acid
- rich in antioxidants
- contains natural microbial and anti-bacterial agents
- helps to improve metabolism
- improves cholesterol levels
5 Fast Facts About Vanilla Bean Powder:*
- anti-microbial
- high in antioxidants
- can help reduce inflammation
- contains small traces of minerals
- 1 tablespoon contains 2 g of fiber
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Gluten-Free Vegan Chocolate Chip and Pistachio Brownie Truffles
Ingredients
For the truffles:
- ½ cup organic almond butter
- 1 cup organic medjool dates pitted
- 2 tablespoons organic raw cacao powder
- 1 tablespoon organic coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon filtered/purified water
- ⅛ teaspoon organic vanilla bean powder or organic 100% pure vanilla extract
- 1 pinch Himalayan pink salt
For the add-ins:
- ½ cup organic pistachios crushed
- ¼ cup Enjoy Life mini-chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the pistachios: Crush the pistachios into small pieces using the flat side of a butter knife. Set aside.
- Add all ingredients for the truffles to a food processor and process until it becomes a wet, thick mixture.
- Add the chopped pistachios and chocolate chips and stir in by hand until they are evenly distributed.
- Take out a spoonful at a time and roll into a ball shape between the palms of your hands.
- Place the truffles on a plate lined with parchment paper.
- Enjoy immediately or place in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to firm.
- Store in an air-tight BPA-free container.
Recipe Notes
The recipe and photographs for "Gluten-Free Vegan Chocolate Chip and Pistachio Brownie Truffles" by Karielyn Tillman of The Healthy Family and Home™ website are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial No Derivatives 4.0 International License and cannot be used without my written permission.Nutrition Information
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Want More Healthy Vegan Ball and Truffle Recipes?
Check out these:
- Crispy Cashew Butter Energy Balls
- Vegan Peanut Butter Protein Balls
- Clean Eating Vegan Raspberry Truffles
- or my Clean Eating Cookbook with an entire chapter of 20 healthy, clean eating ball and truffle recipes just like this one that you will love!
Did You Make This Recipe?
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Kathryn says
Looks awesome
But no coconut oil listed in ingredients for quantity?
Karielyn says
Hi there Kathryn! #embarrassing, I completely left out the coconut oil in the recipe! It should read "1 tablespoon organic coconut oil" and I've updated the recipe to add it in.
Thank you ~so~ much for letting me know and I hope you enjoy the recipe 🙂