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Home » 300 Calorie Recipes » Dairy-Free Chocolate Protein Truffles

Dairy-Free Chocolate Protein Truffles

01/17/2022 by fitasamamabear

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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.

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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!

Multiple ingredients for dairy-free chocolate truffles in measuring cups with white chocolate chips around them. All ingredients labeled.

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

Small pot with coconut and hemp milk with white chocolate chips around it
Heat the milk in a small pot.
Small pot of dairy-free milk with mini chocolate chips being poured in
Add chocolate chips to the milk to melt.
Small pot of dairy-free chocolate truffle sauce with protein powder in the middle and white chocolate chips around it
Mix in protein powder until smooth.
Steel bowl with hardened chocolate truffles being scooped out with an ice cream scoop
Refrigerate, then scoop the protein truffles into balls.

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
Multiple chocolate protein truffles with candy canes on top on a wooden cutting board with more truffles and candy canes around it.

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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Frequently Asked Questions About Protein Truffles

How do you thicken white chocolate 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.

Should I refrigerate chocolate truffles?

The protein truffles should be stored in the fridge or the freezer in order to maintain their consistency.

Can you make peanut butter chocolate protein truffles?

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.

Should I use vanilla protein powder or chocolate protein powder?

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!

Close up of a chocolate protein truffle with a bit out of it held between two fingers.

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Close up of a chocolate protein truffle with a bit out of it held between two fingers.

The Best Chocolate Protein Truffles

Creamy, dairy-free, and with dark chocolate flavor. These chocolate protein truffles use vegan protein powder to make an indulgent dessert!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 0 minutes mins
Chilling Time 3 hours hrs
Total Time 3 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 174 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Trigger ice cream scoop
  • 1 Double Boiler
  • 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.

Video

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"

Nutrition

Calories: 174kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 5gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gTrans Fat: 0.05gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 78mgPotassium: 28mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 90IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 2mg
Keyword healthy dessert, protein powder, vegan protein powder recipe
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Shelby aka Mama Bear

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Meet Shelby – a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and Certified Nutrition Coach (PN1) who has spent the last 10 years teaching women how to show up for their goals.

A previous smoker and fast-food junkie turned into a super fit mom of 3, her website, Fitasamamabear.com is a crucial resource for busy moms who need help making fitness and healthy living practical.

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Comments

  1. Tessa

    January 17, 2022 at 3:00 pm

    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?

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear

      January 20, 2022 at 12:56 am

      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!

      Reply
  2. Allyssa

    January 18, 2022 at 10:15 am

    5 stars
    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!

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear

      January 20, 2022 at 12:57 am

      You're welcome!

      Reply

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