Vegan Peppermint Truffles

Raise your hand if you think you’re going to develop a serious illness from all the sugar you are consuming this holiday season. (Raises hand ever so slowly.) Well, these vegan peppermint truffles are a healthy treat with no refined sugars, but still taste indulgent. Basically, you should make these immediately.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword holiday, no-bake dessert, vegan recipe

Prep Time 25 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 55 minutes

Servings truffles

Calories 412kcal

Author Abbey Rodriguez

Ingredients

1 cup dates pitted
1 tablespoon coconut oil
½ cup peanut butter
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the chocolate shell:

3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon coconut oil
½ teaspoon peppermint extract
¼ cup white chocolate candy melts optional
Crushed peppermint candies

Instructions

In a food processor, blend together the dates and coconut oil until well-combined. Add in peanut butter, chocolate chips, and vanilla. Blend until it forms together into a thick paste.
Roll the paste into 1" inch balls. Place on a parchment-lined cookie sheet or plate. Set aside.
Melt the remaining chocolate chips and coconut oil in a heatproof bowl. Heat in microwave on medium power for 30 seconds. Stir, then melt for another 30 seconds. Remove and stir until it forms into a smooth liquid. Stir in peppermint extract. Place each ball in the chocolate and cover entirely. Use a fork to lift out the ball, allowing the chocolate to drip off the bottom. Place on cookie sheet and chill truffle balls in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, allowing the chocolate to set.
If desired, heat white chocolate in a piping bag in microwave. Set on medium power and heat for 30 seconds. Mix together, and heat for an additional 30 seconds, as needed, until melted. (Be sure not to overheat white chocolate, or it will harden.) Fit the piping bag with a #2 tip, and pipe on stripes. Top with crushed peppermint candies. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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