Strawberry Truffles

These Strawberry Truffles are an easy no bake treat made with almond flour, maple syrup, cashew butter with a dairy-free white chocolate coating. They make a simple and fun way to enjoy the classic strawberry shortcake. Gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo and refined-sugar free.

Updated June 2021

Easy Strawberry Truffles Recipe

Looking for an easy no bake treat now that it’s strawberry season? These Strawberry Truffles are easy to make with almond flour, cashew butter, maple syrup, dairy-free white chocolate chips and sweet strawberries. They are no bake and the perfect way to satisfy that strawberry shortcake craving.

Not only is this cookie dough recipe easy and tasty, but it’s also a healthier dessert option that works with all sorts of special diets. These easy vegan truffles are dairy-free, gluten-free and paleo, and you can use a low-carb sweetener to make them keto or use my Keto Chocolate Truffles recipe!

What Are Truffles?

Truffles are rich and decadent little round candies with a chocolate coating and some sort of sweet filling. They’re often made with chocolate and delicious any time but especially great for the holidays! These healthy strawberry truffles are sweet, creamy and made with a no bake cookie dough filling without the need for a food processor or oven.

Healthy Truffles Recipe Ingredients

The ingredient line-up for these dairy-free truffles is pretty quick and simple. All you mainly need are a few simple gluten-free ingredients plus vanilla, cinnamon and salt for extra flavor. The 2-ingredient chocolate coating surrounds a sphere of creamy, mouth-watering chocolate goodness!

For the Truffle Batter

• Nut Butter: we like cashew butter for the best truffles but you can also use almond butter, peanut butter, sun butter or tahini if you want nut-free cookie dough balls.
• Pure maple syrup: you’ll need 3 tablespoons or add more or less to taste. You can also sub with Lakanto SF maple syrup OR preferred sticky liquid sweetener of choice. Date syrup, coconut flower nectar syrup or honey if not vegan
• Almond milk: or use any plant-based dairy-free milk such as oat milk or cashew milk. You can use regular milk if not vegan.
• Almond Flour: I used superfine blanched almond flour for this vegan truffles recipe.
• Coconut flour – adds structure and sweetness to help give these truffles the perfect soft cookie-dough texture. You can also
• Vanilla extract – A good quality vanilla extract is essential for maximum yumminess.
• Cinnamon + Sea Salt: for flavor and helps to balance out the sweetness
• Strawberries – just a 1/4 cup of chopped fresh strawberries.

For the White Chocolate Coating

• Dairy-Free Chopped White Chocolate or Chocolate Chips: Use a good quality dairy-free brand – we like Lily’s Sweets. You can also sub with melted coconut butter / coconut manna (and omit the coconut oil) or use cacao butter to keep these strict paleo.
• Coconut Oil: Melt your chocolate with ease by adding a teaspoon of coconut oil.

Optional toppings

How to Make Strawberry Truffles

No oven is needed for this no-stress truffles recipe. The chocolate is easy to melt on your stove or in your microwave – whichever you prefer!

For the Truffles

1. Line Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
2. Mix the dough: In a medium mixing bowl, combine all the truffle ingredients together in the order they appear (starting with the cashew butter) using a fork followed by your hands to knead into a dough. Add more liquid sweetener, milk or cashew butter if the dough seems too dry and alternatively, add more almond flour if the dough seems too wet.
3. Shape Truffles & Chill: In a medium mixing bowl, combine all the truffle ingredients together in the order they appear (starting with the cashew butter) using a fork followed by your hands to knead into a cookie-dough texture. Add more liquid sweetener, milk or cashew butter if the dough seems too dry and alternatively, add more almond flour if the dough seems too wet. Scoop out 1 teaspoon of the mixture and roll it into a ball, then use your palm to flatten it. Add 1 or 2 small strawberry chunks to the middle. Scoop another 1 teaspoon of the mixture and place it on top. Use your fingers to pinch and seal the truffle and shape into a ball. Repeating with the remaining dough. Place your truffles onto the prepared baking sheet and place the pan in the freezer for 10-15 minutes, or until firm.

For the Coating

1. Melt Chocolate: Add white chocolate and coconut oil into a heat-safe bowl and melt over a double-boiler. Or, heat in the microwave in 20 second increments, mixing well in between, until smooth.
2. Coat Truffles: Use a spoon to dip the truffles into the chocolate, then return them to the lined pan. Top with crushed cookies or freeze-dried strawberries, if desired.
3. Chill: Return the pan to the fridge or freezer for 10-15 minutes, or until the chocolate is set.

Decorating Tips for This Truffles Recipe

These easy decorating ideas will make your strawberry energy bites ultra fun and festive. There are so many ways to make them even more eye-catching than they already are!

• Top with Salt or Sugar: When it comes to topping off these truffles, I usually go for a quick and easy sprinkle of flaky sea salt or raw sugar crystals.
• Add Some Festive Spices and Extracts: Add some gingerbread spices and molasses to make gingerbread truffles. You can even decorate these chocolate truffles by adding a dusting of ground ginger and cinnamon on top.

How to Store Homemade Truffles

Leftover strawberries bliss balls should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will keep well for at least a week, and you definitely want to enjoy them within 2 weeks.

Is This Truffles Recipe Freezer Friendly?

You can absolutely freeze your paleo strawberry truffles for extended storage, if desired. As long as you keep them in an airtight container, they should last for 2-3 months. Just thaw them overnight in the fridge when you’re ready to eat them.

More easy strawberry recipes

• Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Lemon Protein Balls
• Vegan Banana Bread

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Strawberry Truffles

Prep Time

15 mins

Chill Time

15 mins

Total Time

30 mins

 

These Strawberry Truffles are an easy no bake treat made with almond flour, maple syrup, cashew butter with a dairy-free white chocolate coating. They make a simple and fun way to enjoy the classic strawberry shortcake. Gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo and refined-sugar free.

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: no bake dessert recipes, no bake truffles, strawberry truffles, truffles recipe, vegan strawberry truffles

Servings: 9 truffles

Calories: 195 kcal

Author: Kelly

Ingredients

Truffles

• 3 tablespoons cashew butter , for the best flavor but can also sub with macadamia nut butter, peanut butter, almond butter, tahini or sunbutter
• 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup , can sub with Lakanto SF maple syrup OR preferred sticky liquid sweetener of choice. Date syrup, coconut flower nectar syrup or honey if not vegan
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened almond milk OR preferred milk
• 1 1/4 cup superfine blanched almond flour
• 2 tablespoons coconut flour , can also sub with plant-based protein powder
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp. sea salt

Filling

• 1-2 strawberries cut into small chunks, OR 2 tsps crushed freeze-dried strawberries (we buy ours from Amazon or Trader Joe's)

Chocolate Coating

• 1 cup dairy-free white chocolate chips , we like Lily's Sweets. You can also sub with melted cacao butter to keep these strict paleo OR coconut butter / coconut manna (and omit the coconut oil)
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil

Optional Toppings

• 1-2 tsp finely crushed freeze-dried strawberries ,
• 1-2 tsp crushed Grain-free cookies , we like Hu's Kitchen Snickerdoodles, Simple Mills Crunchy Cinnamon Cookies or Catalina Crunch Vanilla Creme Sandwich Cookies

Instructions

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.

2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine all the truffle ingredients together in the order they appear (starting with the cashew butter) using a fork followed by your hands to knead into a cookie-dough texture. Add more liquid sweetener, milk or cashew butter if the dough seems too dry and alternatively, add more almond flour if the dough seems too wet.

   

3. Scoop out 1 teaspoon of the mixture and roll it into a ball, then use your palm to flatten it. Add 1 or 2 small strawberry chunks to the middle. Scoop another 1 teaspoon of the mixture and place it on top. Use your fingers to pinch and seal the truffle and shape into a ball.

   

4. Repeating with the remaining dough. Place your truffles onto the prepared baking sheet and place the pan in the freezer for 10-15 minutes, or until firm.

   

5. Meanwhile, add chocolate and coconut oil into a heat-safe bowl and melt over a double-boiler. Or, heat in the microwave in 20 second increments, mixing well in between, until smooth.

   

6. Use a spoon to dip the truffles into the chocolate, then return them to the lined pan. Top with crushed cookies or freeze-dried strawberries, if desired.

   Return the pan to the fridge or freezer for 10-15 minutes, or until the chocolate is set. 

   

Nutrition Facts

Strawberry Truffles

Amount Per Serving (1 truffle)

Calories 195 Calories from Fat 117

% Daily Value*

Fat 13g20%

Saturated Fat 4g20%

Carbohydrates 17g6%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 13g14%

Protein 4g8%

* Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy using the WPRM recipe calculator. It is best to make your own calculations to ensure accuracy. We expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.