Gluten-Free Vegan Matcha Avocado Chocolate Truffles

These Gluten-Free Vegan Matcha Chocolate Avocado Truffles are a healthy and easy recipe to make with only 6 clean, real food ingredients. They’re the perfect plant-based no-bake balls dessert that’s ready to enjoy in less than 30 minutes!

These Gluten-Free Vegan Matcha Chocolate Avocado Truffles are a healthy way to use avocados in a no-bake dessert.

Gluten-Free Vegan Matcha Chocolate Avocado Truffles

Here is why this recipe works – my top 3 reasons:

1. Ready to enjoy in under 30 minutes
2. Different topping options
3. Made with only 6 clean, real food ingredients

Ready To Enjoy In Under 30 Minutes

Making these truffles are as easy as mashing the avocados in a bowl until they are a creamy consistency, then stirring in the melted chocolate.

After the mixture firms in the refrigerator for about 15-30 minutes, you just scoop out a spoonful, roll it into a ball shape, then toss it in a small bowl of matcha powder.

That’s it!

Different Topping Options

While the bright green color is definitely stunning, the flavor of matcha green tea is not for the faint of heart.  

If you want a vibrant green color, but don’t care for the flavor of matcha green tea, you can substitute it with ground pistachios or moringa powder.  

And, if neither of those appeals to you, you can always eat them plain or rolled in raw cacao powder.

Want even more options? 

Try one of my other variations like Chocolate Fudge Truffles or my Strawberry Fudge Truffles.

Made With Only 6 Clean, Real Food Ingredients

If you want to get a daily dose of healthy fats from an avocado other than adding it to a salad, these truffles are an excellent alternative.  

This healthy, small bite dessert is vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, paleo-friendly and contains no refined sugar.

How To Make Matcha Chocolate Avocado Truffles: Step-by-Step Instructions

Here is how to make this recipe and I’ll show you with step-by-step instructions below.

Step 1: Combine Ingredients For The Truffles

Firstly, add all the ingredients for the avocado truffles to a medium-sized mixing bowl.

Mash the avocados with a fork until they become creamy and smooth.

Try to not leave any small chunks behind.

Step 2: Melt the Chocolate

Secondly, add all the ingredients for the chocolate add-in to a small saucepan.

Melt it on the lowest heat, stirring the entire time taking care to not let it burn.

Step 3: Assembly

Thirdly, add the melted chocolate to the mixing bowl with the truffle mixture.

Stir until everything is well combined and all ingredients are evenly distributed.

Cover the mixing bowl and place in the refrigerator to firm for 15-30 minutes, or until the mixture is firm enough to scoop with a cookie scooper.

Once the mixture is firm, take a scoop out at a time using a 1 1/2-inch cookie scoop and gently roll into a ball shape.

Add the matcha powder to a small bowl and roll each truffle in the matcha powder until it’s completely covered.

Step 4: How To Store The Truffles

Lastly, store the truffles in an air-tight BPA-free container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

They will get soft and lose their shape if left out at room temperature.

Expert Tips + Ingredient Substitutions for Matcha Chocolate Avocado Truffles

Here are some expert tips to make this recipe perfectly:

Avocados. For this recipe, you’ll want to use soft or very ripe avocados. This is the secret for the creamiest and smoothest truffles. When you mash the avocados, make sure there are no tiny chunks of avocado left and the mixture is as smooth as possible.

Vanilla Bean Powder. This can be substituted with organic pure vanilla extract in the same amount.

Chocolate Chips. I used the mini-chocolate chips because that’s what I keep on hand, but you can also use standard-size chocolate chips since they will be melted anyway. 

Coconut Oil. If you don’t like the taste or flavor of coconut oil, you can use organic refined coconut oil which has zero coconut taste or flavor. In addition, you can also leave this out if you prefer as I added it to make the chocolate smoother after it’s melted.

Himalayan Pink Salt. This is my salt of preference, however, it can always be substituted with sea salt.

Matcha Powder. It can be substituted with ground pistachios, moringa power or even raw cacao powder.

Cookie Scoop. I used a 1 1/2-inch cookie scoop but you could also use a regular spoon if you don’t have a cookie scoop. Just take out about a tablespoon at a time using a spoon.

Want More Healthy Plant-Based No-Bake Dessert Recipes?  

Check out these:

• Crunchy Raw Protein Balls 
• Raspberry Truffles 
• Crispy Cashew Butter Energy Balls 
• or my CLEAN DESSERTS Cookbook with 72 plant-based vegan + gluten-free no-bake desserts made with clean, real food ingredients just like this one that you will love!

Gluten-Free Vegan Matcha Chocolate Avocado Truffles

These Gluten-Free Vegan Matcha Chocolate Avocado Truffles are a healthy and easy recipe to make with only 6 clean, real food ingredients. They're the perfect plant-based no-bake balls dessert that's ready to enjoy in less than 30 minutes!

{ Plant-Based | Vegan | Gluten-Free | Dairy-Free | Soy-Free | Nut-Free | No-Bake | Paleo-Friendly | No Refined Sugar }

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Inactive Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Yields: 12 truffles

Calories : 188

Ingredients

For the avocado truffles:

• 2 organic avocados
• 1/8 teaspoon organic vanilla bean powder
• 1-2 pinches Himalayan pink salt

For the chocolate add-in:

• 1 cup Enjoy Life semi-sweet mini chocolate chips
• 2 teaspoons organic coconut oil

For the topping:

• 1/4 cup organic matcha green tea

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Instructions

Prepare the avocado truffles:

• Add the avocados, vanilla bean powder and Himalayan pink salt to a small bowl and mash it together with a fork until it becomes smooth and creamy. Set aside.

Prepare the chocolate add-in:

• Add the chocolate chips and coconut oil to a small saucepan and melt on low heat, stirring the entire time to make sure it doesn't burn.

Assembly:

• Add the melted chocolate to the bowl of mashed avocados and stir together until it is creamy and smooth.
• Cover and transfer the bowl to the refrigerator for approximately 15-30 minutes, or until the mixture is firm enough to scoop in a cookie scooper, but not hardened.
• Once the mixture is firm enough, use a cookie scooper to take a scoop out at a time and gently roll each truffle in the palms of your hands to get a smooth ball shape.
• Add the matcha powder to a small bowl and gently roll each truffle in the matcha powder to make sure they are completely covered.
• Store in an air-tight BPA-free container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Notes

Avocados. For this recipe, you'll want to use soft or very ripe avocados. This is the secret for the creamiest and smoothest truffles. When you mash the avocados, make sure there are no tiny chunks of avocado left and the mixture is as smooth as possible.

Vanilla Bean Powder. This can be substituted with organic pure vanilla extract in the same amount.

Chocolate Chips. I used the mini-chocolate chips because that's what I keep on hand, but you can also use standard-size chocolate chips since they will be melted anyway. 

Coconut Oil. If you don't like the taste or flavor of coconut oil, you can use organic refined coconut oil which has zero coconut taste or flavor. In addition, you can also leave this out if you prefer as I added it to make the chocolate smoother after it's melted.

Himalayan Pink Salt. This is my salt of preference, however, it can always be substituted with sea salt.

Matcha Powder. It can be substituted with ground pistachios, moringa power or even raw cacao powder.

Cookie Scoop. I used a 1 1/2-inch cookie scoop but you could also use a regular spoon if you don't have a cookie scoop. Just take out about a tablespoon at a time using a spoon.

Nutrition

Serving: 1svg | Calories: 188kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 37mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Calcium: 16mg

Course:Dessert

Cuisine:American

Keyword:No-Bake,Truffles

Recipe Author: Karielyn Tillman

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Karielyn Tillman

Hi, I’m Karielyn! I’m a cookbook author and creator of The Healthy Family and Home website. I specialize in creating easy, healthy plant-based recipes that are gluten-free + vegan and made with clean, real food ingredients that you can feel good about eating.