These fantastically healthy dark chocolate truffles are full of antioxidant rich cacao powder and sweetened with honey and just a bit of vanilla stevia, which leaves a lot of room for the other flavors to come through.
Although I experimented and made these truffles with vanilla and raspberry, I ended up loving orange the best. I think orange zest and dark chocolate are a wonderful flavor combination.
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons coconut butter
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla stevia
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- ¾ cup cacao powder
- ½ cup cacao butter
- ¼ cup cacao powder
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ⅛ teaspoon vanilla stevia
- In a food processor combine coconut oil and coconut butter
- Pulse in honey, stevia, and orange zest
- Pulse in cocoa powder
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes, or until very firm
- Use a 1 teaspoon sized scoop to measure out truffles
- Roll into a ball and place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet
- In a small pot over very low heat, make shell for truffles
- Melt the cacao butter, then stir in cacao powder, honey and stevia
- Using a toothpick, dip truffles in shell one by one
- Chill for one hour
- Top with coarsely-ground salt if desired, then serve
This Dark Chocolate Truffle recipe is based on one from Against All Grain. While that recipe is delicious I have made a number of changes in order to cut down on the prep time and simplify the recipe quite a bit. I’ve also added stevia to this Paleo candy recipe in order to reduce the amount of honey and make it lower in carbohydrates.
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Elisabeth says
Elana these look wonderful! I have so enjoyed your website and recipes! On this recipe is it 1/4 or 3/4 of a cup of cacao powder in the shell? I’d love to try them but would like to know which measurement to use first. Thanks so much for all your hard work and attention to detail. The recipes speak for themselves!
Elana says
Hi Elisabeth, use the amounts of ingredients in the order listed, 3/4 cup cacao powder for the filling, and 1/4 cup for the shell. I hope you enjoy these as much as we do!
Ava Adams says
Is this recipe calling for powdered or LIQUID stevia?
Sonia G. says
Omg omg omg.. I gotta try this NOW!!! Thank you for this yummy recipe!
absolute health fitness says
The steps are just simple. Easy to make .
exotic travels and vacation says
I love dark chocolate truffles.
smalll business consultant says
I have a friend who makes and sell chocolates . I will share this recipe to her.
cheap glasses UK says
Dark chocolate truffle is expensive in the market. Great that you have shared the recipe . I will try making this at home.
Heather says
Cannot wait to try these this weekend. I love all of your sweet paleo-friendly recipes!
Elle says
This recipe looks absolutely delicious. I really enjoy chocolate, so this is perfect.
Although I am not much of a baker, this recipe doesn’t look too difficult to make.
I think I would add some chopped nuts or coconut flakes on top for some added flavour.
Is there a substitute for the raw cocoa butter? I haven’t come across it in stores.
Metabolic cooking says
Wow,lookin so delicious!
cheap prescription glasses says
I do love chocolate truffles. I have also a friend who makes chocolates. Thumbs up for your post.
Jackie says
Made them last night! Delish!
Shirley @ gfe & All Gluten-Free Desserts says
Love this recipe, Elana! Shared on All Gluten-Free Desserts! :-)
xo,
Shirley
Cassandra says
Wow, Elana! Thank you for the truffle mention! I can’t wait to try this recipe.
Debra Estes says
Where can I find raw cacao butter?
bev says
yes, i’d love to know where i could find cacao butter as well! i’m in canada…any one have any ideas? i’d LOVE to try these!
Lynnette says
Heard you on NPR tonight and adored hearing you advocate so articulately for all of us trying to heal our bodies with paleo diets.
Thank you Elana!
Lynnette
Sarah@WholeandHeavenlyOven says
Ohh yes..These look crazy good. :D I love how the coating has cacao butter in it!
Jacqui says
These truffles look AMAZING! I love that the filling uses coconut butter – one of my all-time favorite foods. I’ll bet the orange zest makes the favors pop. This will be on the “to make” list for this weekend!
Caralyn @ glutenfreehappytummy says
oh wow. yes please! :)
Holly @ EatGreatBEGreat says
Mmmm…so delicious! Thanks for another awesome recipe!
Mia says
Thank you for another wonderful recipe! I am looking forward to trying it!
Danielle says
Awe thank you Elana! So happy you enjoyed them. Will have to try this version without the cacao butter in the filling! Xo