Facebook Twitter Instagram
    Pinterest Twitter Instagram RSS Facebook
    Buy GO DAIRY FREE and EAT DAIRY FREE today!
    Go Dairy Free
    • Need to Know
      • Newbies Start Here!
      • Take the Challenge!
      • Dairy-Free FAQs
      • Latest News
      • Milk Allergies
      • Lactose Intolerance
      • Other Health Issues
      • Testimonials
      • Calcium Guide
      • Holidays & More
      • Best Books
      • The Community
    • Recipes
      • Recipes by Category
        • Alisa’s Recipes
        • Sarah’s Recipes
        • Appetizers
        • Beverages
        • Bread
        • Breakfast
        • Cheese Substitutes
        • Condiments & Dressings
        • Cream Substitutes
        • Desserts
        • Entrees
        • Kids Can Cook
        • Milk Substitutes
        • Pasta
        • Salad
        • Sandwiches
        • Sauces
        • Sides
        • Snacks
        • Soup
      • Full Dairy-Free Recipe Index
      • Gluten-Free Recipe Index
      • Vegan Recipe Index
    • Reviews
      • Dairy Substitutes
        • Butter
        • Cheese
        • Cream
        • Creamer
        • Dessert Toppings
        • Ice Cream
        • Ice Cream Novelties
        • Milk
        • Yogurt
        • More Kitchen Essentials
      • Sweets & Snacks
        • Protein Shakes
        • More Creamy Beverages
        • Snack & Protein Bars
        • More Snacks
        • Chocolate
        • Cookie Dough
        • Cookies & Brownies
        • Pies & Cakes
        • Pudding & Mousse
        • More Sweet Treats
      • Meal Makers
        • Baking Mixes
        • Bread Products
        • Breakfast Pastries
        • Cereal & Granola
        • Cheesy Pasta & Rice
        • Frozen Pizza
        • More Entrees
        • Dip and Spreads
        • Salad Dressing
        • Sauces
      • All Product Reviews
        • New Product Reviews!
        • Browse by Product Type
        • Full Review Index
        • Gluten-Free Review Index
        • Vegan Review Index
    • Grocery Guide
      • Alisa’s Dairy-Free Kitchen
      • Brands We Love
      • Dairy Substitutes
      • Dairy Ingredient List
      • Understanding Food Labels
      • No Dairy Product Lists
      • Ordering Specialty Foods
      • Best Grocery Stores
    • Eating Out
      • Fast Food Listings
      • Recommended Restaurants
    • My Books!
      • Go Dairy Free 2nd Edition (best seller!)
      • Eat Dairy Free 1st Edition (full color!)
      • eBooks & Printables
      • Book Supplements & Resources
    • About Us
      • Meet Us
      • Contact Us
      • Join Us
      • Work With Us
    Go Dairy Free
    You are at:Home»Dairy-Free Recipes»Dairy Free Desserts»Vegan Chocolate Almond Truffles: Just What the Doctor Ordered

    Vegan Chocolate Almond Truffles: Just What the Doctor Ordered

    1
    By Alisa Fleming on May 7, 2017 Dairy Free Desserts, Dairy-Free Recipes

    This Vegan Chocolate Almond Truffles recipe was originally submitted by the Cooking Cardiologist, Dr. Richard E. Collins, as an official entry in our So Delicious Dairy Free Recipe Contest. And it seemed like the perfect recipe from the heart to fix up and re-share in time for Mother’s Day.

    Vegan Chocolate Almond Truffles Recipe (by a Cooking Cardiologist!)

    Dr. Collins has since retired, but his reputation as the Cooking Cardiologist lives on with this Vegan Chocolate Almond Truffles recipe:

    This recipe uses the awesome agave plant (pronounced uh-gah-vay). It is cultivated from the hilly, semi-arid soils of Mexico. Ancient Mexicans considered the plant sacred with the fleshy leaves of the plant containing a sweet sticky juice. The Spaniards came and fermented them, creating tequila. Agave syrup (nectar) is about 90% fructose. Its sweet content is slightly more than sugar, so less goes further in any recipe, approximately 25% less. Two teaspoons of agave equals 1/2 carbohydrate exchange for diabetics. – The Cooking Cardiologist

    Vegan Chocolate Almond Truffles Recipe (by a Cooking Cardiologist!)

    Special Diet Notes: Chocolate Almond Truffles

    By ingredients, this recipe is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, grain-free, peanut-free, soy-free, vegan, and vegetarian.

    For nut-free truffles, use one of the coconut-based options and roll the truffles in unsweetened shredded coconut instead of almonds.

    Vegan Chocolate Almond Truffles
     
    Print
    Prep time
    20 mins
    Cook time
    8 mins
    Total time
    28 mins
     
    Author: Richard E. Collins, MD
    Serves: Makes 40 small ½-inch size or 30¾-inch larger size
    Ingredients
    • ½ cup plain or vanilla dairy-free almondmilk creamer (can substitute coconut creamer or lite coconut milk for less sweet)
    • 10 ounces dairy-free dark chocolate (the doctor prefers around 70% cacao), chopped
    • ½ cup agave nectar
    • 2 tablespoons dairy-free buttery spread (can substitute coconut butter or coconut oil)
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ½ cup almond meal or crushed almond slices
    Instructions
    1. Place the creamer in a heavy saucepan over low heat. Add the chopped chocolate, agave nectar, buttery spread, and vanilla. Heat and stir until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
    2. Place the mixture into an 8-inch square pan and chill in the refrigerator for about an hour to firm.
    3. Toast the almonds and coarse crush in a food processor, short pulses (1 cup will equal ½ cup of crushed, chopped almonds).
    4. When the chocolate is firm, remove from refrigerator and using a teaspoon form a ½-inch to ¾-inch ball. Roll each in the almonds and the other side in coconut if desired.
    3.5.3229
    Alisa Fleming
    • Website

    Alisa is the founder of GoDairyFree.org, Food Editor for Allergic Living magazine, and author of the best-selling dairy-free book, Go Dairy Free: The Guide and Cookbook for Milk Allergies, Lactose Intolerance, and Casein-Free Living, and the new cookbook, Eat Dairy Free: Your Essential Cookbook for Everyday Meals, Snacks, and Sweets. Alisa is also a professional recipe creator and product ambassador for the natural food industry.

    Related Posts

    Panago Pizza Dairy-Free Menu Guide with Vegan & Gluten-Free Options

    Panago Pizza is Unsurpassed for Dairy-Free and Plant-Based Options

    Dairy-Free Cinnabon Recipe - Copycat for those famous Cinnamon Rolls! Also nut-free and soy-free

    Dairy-Free Cinnabon Copycat for Tender, Gooey Cinnamon Rolls

    East Side Mario's is an Italian restaurant chain in Canada with a full food allergy guide and gluten-free menu.

    East Side Mario’s offers Many Options to Build Your Own Dairy-Free Pasta

    1 Comment

    1. Pingback: 100+ Vegan Recipes: From Sweet Cheesecakes to Savory Entrees

    Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

    Rate this recipe:  

    Go Dairy Free - The Guide and Cookbook for Milk Allergies, Lactose Intolerance and Casein-Free Living
    Over 50 Dairy-Free Valentine's Day Treats you can Buy at the Store with Allergen Notes and Vegan Options!

    50 Dairy-Free Valentine’s Day Treats you can Buy at the Store

    The 10 Best Dairy-Free Queso Dips & Nacho Toppers - all vegan-friendly and gluten-free

    The Best Dairy-Free Queso & Nacho Cheese Sauces

    Enjoy Life FoodsFames Chocolates. From Brooklyn with loveEat dairy free bookChocolate Emporium
    Go Dairy Free is the leading website for information on the dairy-free diet. We share dairy-free recipes, product reviews, news, recommendations and health guides to aide those with milk allergies, lactose intolerance or a general need or desire to live without dairy. Dairy-free does include milk-free, lactose-free, casein-free and whey-free, too! We also offer ample resources for gluten-free, soy-free, food allergy, vegan and paleo diets. Please note that ingredients, processes and products are subject to change by a manufacturer at any time. All foods and products should be considered at risk for cross-contamination with milk and other allergens. Always contact the manufacturer prior to consumption. Disclaimer - All Rights Reserved - Privacy Policy Go Dairy Free © 2005-2022 Fleming Marrs Inc.

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.