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Overhead view of a pile of gingerbread truffles in a white bowl

Gingerbread Truffles

These Gingerbread Truffles are easy to make with a soft gingerbread cookie dough center covered in a creamy dairy-free white chocolate coating. They are naturally sweetened and full of cozy warm spices and perfect for holiday gifting, snacking and Christmas cookie trays! Gluten-free, vegan, paleo with low carb and keto options.

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword christmas dessert, christmas dessert recipes, gingerbread truffles, holiday dessert recipes, no bake dessert recipes, truffles recipe, vegan truffles
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 18 truffles
Calories 146 kcal
Author Kelly

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup creamy unsalted cashew butter (or any nut butter / seed butter of choice)
  • 4 tbsp maple syrup , or you can also use coconut nectar syrup, organic agave or honey, if not vegan. For low carb keto truffles, use Organic Yacon SyrupLakanto Sugar-Free Maple Syrup or another liquid sweetener.
  • 2 tablespoons molasses , to add sweetness and that classic gingerbread flavor. We like unsulphured blackstrap molasses but you can leave this out if you prefer.
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce , may sub with mashed ripened banana or pumpkin puree
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup superfine blanched almond flour
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons coconut flour - or add 2-3 tablespoons more of almond flour. You can also sub with plant-based protein powder for an extra boost of protein. We like NuZest Just Clean or Sprout Living Pea Protein but you can use your favorite. 
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1/4 cup crushed grain-free / gluten-free pretzels of choice or roughly chopped pecans. We like Fit Joy.

For the chocolate coating

Instructions

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, use a fork to mix the nut butter together with the maple syrup, molasses, applesauce and vanilla. Slowly add in the almond flour, coconut flour, spices and salt then continue stirring until the mixture resembles cookie dough. Add a little bit more nut butter or maple syrup if the mixture is too dry or add more flour if the mixture is too wet.

    Stir in the pretzels or pecans.

  3. Scoop out 1/2 - 1 tablespoon-sized dough and roll it 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 minutes, or until firm.
    Overhead view of pumpkin truffle balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet
  4. 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.

    Use a spoon to dip the truffles into the melted chocolate, then return them to the lined pan.

    A bowl of icing with a whisk
  5. Use a spoon to dip the truffles into the melted chocolate, then return them to the lined pan.

    Drizzle in a zig zag any remaining chocolate overtop the truffles and top with crushed grain-free cookies or gluten-free graham crackers

  6. Return the pan to the fridge or freezer, for 10-15 minutes, or until the chocolate is set. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.
    Overhead view of a pile of pumpkin truffles in a white bowl

Recipe Notes

How to store

Leftover truffles 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.

How to freeze

You can store these truffles in the freezer for 2-3 months. Just thaw them overnight in the fridge when you're ready to eat them.

Nutrition Facts
Gingerbread Truffles
Amount Per Serving (1 truffle)
Calories 146 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Carbohydrates 13g4%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 3g6%
* 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.