Ultra-fudgy and rich, these Chocolate Protein Truffles are a healthier way to satisfy a serious chocolate craving. Made with only 5 ingredients and boosted with protein powder, they deliver an indulgent bite with a practical, high-protein twist.
"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!" -Allyssa
A Quick Look At The Recipe
- ⏲️Ready In: 20 minutes prep time, 2 hours chilling.
- 👪Serves: 8
- 🍽 Calories and Protein: 167 kcals and 7 grams of protein
- 📋Main Ingredients: Mini chocolate chips, dairy-free milk, coconut milk, protein powder and vanilla extract.
- 📖 Dietary Notes: Dairy-free, gluten-free, and can be made vegan or paleo depending on the protein.
- ⭐ Why You'll Love It: This protein truffle recipe results in smooth, fudgy, and indulgent but secretly packed with protein and completely dairy-free.
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All the flavor of a classic dark chocolate truffle, but with a satisfying high-protein twist. These homemade chocolate protein truffles are the kind of sweet treat that you can feel good about enjoying, thanks to the balance of protein and healthy fats (just like these protein peanut butter cups).
While the truffles hold together beautifully on their own, I love finishing them with a drizzle of extra melted chocolate for that ultra-fudgy bite. Add sprinkles or crushed candy canes depending on the occasion.
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💭Why The Recipe Works
Texture: The truffles have an insanely fudgy texture and rich dark chocolate flavor that you can't get enough of.
Firm: The balls hold together firmly even when sitting at room temperature. This is mostly thanks to beef-based protein powder.
Delicious: These protein powder truffles taste so delicious that even regular people wouldn't guess they have protein in them.
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Chocolate protein powder: Originally made with vegan protein powder, I have since switched to beef isolate protein powder for health reasons, and the truffles turn out SO much better.
- Coconut milk: This will help make the protein truffles extra rich and similar to a traditional one. Make sure to use the coconut milk in a can, though, and only the thick, white part at the top (drain any excess water).
- Make them paleo or vegan: You can make these protein truffles paleo by using beef protein powder and a paleo-based chocolate chip. Or, use a vegan protein and chocolate chips to make them vegan-friendly.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Flavor Variations
There are a few ways to adapt these easy chocolate protein truffles to suit your preference.
Toppings: You can either roll the truffles in or drizzle them with chocolate and then sprinkle crushed candy canes, pink glitter, or mini heart sprinkles to make them festive.
Mint chocolate truffles: For a festive treat, add ¼ teaspoon of peppermint to the chocolate chip mixture and coat the truffles in candy canes. Pair them with candy cane chocolate fudge.
Coating: Initially, I coated the truffles in a white chocolate shell. This was done mostly to hold them together, but it can be tasty, too. To do this, melt coconut oil and white chocolate chips and dip the truffles right out of the freezer.
How To Make Chocolate Protein Truffles
Step 1: Heat the milk in a small pot.
Step 2: Add chocolate chips to the milk to melt.
Step 3: Mix in protein powder until smooth. Chill the mixture for 2 hours.
Step 4: Once chilled, scoop the truffles into balls and decorate them. Placing them into the freezer to set.
Expert Tips
Originally, I made these with vegan protein powder (see notes in the recipe card on how), and they will work. However, the texture doesn't hold together as well, so you NEED to drizzle or coat them or they lose shape and become sticky.
The best protein powder for the truffles is actually a beef protein powder, specifically Equip Protein. Not only does it have a crazy sweet flavor, but it makes a stickier texture, which results in the PERFECT truffle texture... without any coating.
Troubleshooting:
- If using a fermented vegan protein powder, you'll have a thicker texture.
- If your truffle mixture seems thin once the protein powder is mixed in, add more protein powder and whisk it smooth before you chill it. You want the mixture semi-sticky and slightly thick, not goopy and runny.
- You won't be able to make these truffles with a whey protein or collagen powder as they won't hold together as well.
Lastly, ensure you use canned coconut milk. You want the thick, cream part versus the liquid. This will result in a smoother consistency.
Storing Them
These protein truffles are great to make in advance and save yourself some time in the kitchen (mom win). Store them in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days or in the freezer for up to a month.
If they're in the freezer, let them sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before enjoying.
Chocolate Protein Truffles FAQs
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. If you've already made the mixture, melt down more chocolate chips and whisk them in.
Protein truffles can be dry if too much protein or a fermented vegan protein powder is used, as they absorb so much liquid. If possible, re-melt the mixture and add more coconut milk and chocolate chips.
If your truffles are sticky, you can either coat them in a melted chocolate topping or roll them in cocoa powder so that they're not tacky.
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Equipment
- 1 small sauce pan
Ingredients
Protien truffles
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips dairy-free as needed
- ½ cup non-dairy milk
- ⅓ cup coconut milk from a can
- ½ cup beef isolate protein powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional drizzle
- 2 tbs mini chocolate chips dairy-free
- 2 tbs crushed candy canes or sprinkles
Instructions
- Combine the dairy-free milk and coconut milk into a small pot, and heat it 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. It'll be sticky.
- 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 and place the balls on a parchment-lined cutting board. Place them into the freezer.
- If drizzling, 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
Disclaimer:
Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data"
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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!