Creamy and rich these protein truffles are a hit for any occasion! Made using dairy-free chocolate chips and thickened with protein powder, these chocolate truffles have a healthy but indulgent twist.
All the flavor of a dark chocolate truffle but with a high protein twist!
As a Certified Nutrition Coach, these homemade protein truffles are the perfect pick-me-up dessert because they have a boost of protein paired with some healthy fat to keep you full.
Though the protein truffles hold their form as is, they're drizzled with a bit more melted chocolate to give them an ultra-rich flavor.
Top them with your favorite sprinkles or crushed candy canes depending on the occasion and enjoy this high-protein treat!
- EASY to make
- Naturally dairy-free, gluten-free, paleo, and vegan
- Can be customized for the gathering
- Solid at room temperature.
Ingredients You Need
The best part about these chocolate protein truffles is that they contain minimal ingredients!
And though most homemade truffles use a base of nut butter, this recipe is a bit unique.
Vegan Chocolate protein powder: the protein powder you choose will make a difference to the recipe. Protein is one of the ingredients responsible for the thick, rich consistency of the truffles.
Paleo Chocolate Chips: Enjoy life chocolate chips are free from dairy, gluten, and soy. They’re paleo, vegan and non-GMO. If you want the protein truffles to be dairy-free you’ll need to stock up on them.
Coconut milk: adds a boost of healthy fats to the recipe and makes the inside of the healthy chocolate protein truffles ultra-creamy. Make sure to use the coconut milk in a can.
Hemp Milk: I use homemade help milk for maximum creaminess but any non-dairy milk should work.
Tapioca flour: this helps make it so that the protein truffles stay solid and thick at room temperature!
How To Make Chocolate Protein Truffles
- Heat the milk and pour it over the chocolate chips.
- Once mixed, add in the protein powder and vanilla until smooth.
- Refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Scoop out the truffles and place them into the fridge.
- Melt the dark chocolate chips over low heat.
- Drizzle the melted chocolate over the truffles, sprinkle with your preferred toppings and pop them into the fridge to finish off.
Step By Step photos
Important Teaching Tips
Different protein powders will affect both the taste and the texture of the recipe because each chocolate vegan protein powder absorbs differently (learn more about how to choose a protein for your goals).
Fermented vegan protein powder absorbs liquid. So, using an unfermented powder might make the truffles not hold together as well.
Store them in the freezer and let them sit for 15 minutes before eating.
Lastly, ensure you use canned coconut milk. You want the thick, cream part versus the liquid. This will result in a smoother consistency (learn about the difference between canned coconut milk and that from a carton).
Both vanilla and chocolate protein powder will work for the recipe.
Note: you'll notice in the video I originally made these protein truffles as "zebra" truffles dipped into white chocolate. That was a hot mess.
I have since revamped the recipe to be better and thus the consistency and the final product are slightly different (they used to melt more!).
Make Them Festive
These dairy-free chocolate truffles work for any gathering. Switch up the topping based on what you need.
Over the melted chocolate sprinkle any of the following:
- For a birthday party use glittery mini sprinkles
- Use mini heart sprinkles for a baby shower
- Sprinkle crushed candy canes to make them for Christmas
Products You Need For Protein Truffles
These chocolate protein truffles use Genuine Health’s Fermented Vegan Protein Powder.
It is one of my favorites because it helps you truly fuel.
Made with 20 grams of plant-based protein, this vegan protein powder is dairy-free, gluten-free, non-GMO, and certified organic.
But my personal favorite is that this protein is fermented. This normally means a little less "protein powder bloat" because it helps break down the grains, nuts, and legumes.
This protein powder literally gives you the best of both worlds.
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Fast, crave-worthy snacks that hit your protein goals (without tracking or extra cooking time).
Frequently Asked Questions About Protein Truffles
For most homemade truffles, if you want a thicker texture, you need a higher chocolate-to-liquid ratio. Scale back on the cream or dairy-free milk and increase the number of chocolate chips you’re using. Or, add something like tapioca flour to absorb more.
The protein truffles should be stored in the fridge or the freezer in order to maintain their consistency.
Though you can add 1 tablespoon of peanut butter to the protein truffle filling, they will come out with more of a "raw brownie" texture than a silky truffle texture.
It depends on what kind of filling you want inside the truffles. If you want chocolate, use a chocolate protein powder. You can switch up the flavor of the protein truffles by using different protein powders!
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The Best Chocolate Protein Truffles
Video
Equipment
- 1 small sauce pan
Ingredients
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips enjoy life
- ½ cup hemp milk
- ⅓ cup coconut milk
- ⅛ cup vegan protein powder
- ¼ cup vegan protein powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For The Coating
- 2 tbs mini chocolate chips dairy-free
- 2 tbs crushed candy canes or sprinkles
Instructions
- Combine the hemp and coconut milk into a small hot and heat just over medium until it JUST starts to boil.
- Remove from heat and pour it over the chocolate chips. Stir until they’re mostly melted. Add in the vanilla and protein powder.
- Mix really well until everything is combined and no clumps remain.
- Pop the bowl into the fridge and let sit for 2.5 hours.
- Remove the bowl and use a trigger ice cream scoop to portion the mixture into truffles. Place the balls on a parchment-lined cutting board and place them into the freezer.
- Once ready, melt the 2 tablespoons of chocolate chips in a saucepan on low. Heat until JUST melted.
- Remove the truffles from the freezer. Take a large spoon of melted chocolate and drizzle it over the truffles.
- Sprinkle any sprinkles or crushed candy canes you're using over top.
- Pop the dairy-free truffles back into the fridge to set.
Notes
- Make sure not to overheat the milk or it will burn.
- Different protein powders will affect both the taste and the texture of the recipe because each vegan protein powder absorbs differently
- Store the truffles in the fridge or freezer. If in the freezer, let them sit at room temperature for 15-30 minutes.
- Top the protein truffles in crushed candy canes or sprinkles on top of the drizzles chocolate. Switch it up depending on the season!
- Grab everything you need form my gluten-free pantry staples.
Disclaimer:
Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data"
Allyssa says
Thank you so much for sharing this amazing chocolate protein truffles recipe! Will surely have this again! It's really easy to make and it tasted so delicious! Highly recommended!
fitasamamabear says
You're welcome!
Tessa says
Oh, my! I want to make these today! I'm out of protein powder, though - do you think coconut milk powder would work in its place?
fitasamamabear says
Coconut milk powder won't absorb like the protein powder would. You could probably do a combo of coconut milk powder with some tapioca flour but I can't give you ratios on that. Sorry!