These chocolate gingerbread truffles are rich and chewy with a sweet gingerbread flavor. They have an almond butter and date filling that's flavored with molasses and spices, then dipped in dark chocolate. These truffles are paleo, vegan, gluten free and dairy free.
Just like fudge and sugar cookies, truffles are a MUST during the holiday season! Can we all agree?
These chocolate gingerbread truffles are the perfect dessert to share with friends and family. Not only do they look stunning, but they're rich, with a chewy center and dark chocolate shell - 100% satisfying in every way!
Unlike most gingerbread truffle recipes (that contain cream cheese and gingerbread cookie crumbs) these truffles are completely grain free, gluten free and dairy free. They have a chewy date, almond butter and cacao filling that's flavored with dried spices and then coated in a dark chocolate shell.
Why You'll Love these Chocolate Gingerbread Truffles
- gluten free and grain free - made without oats and without cookie crumbs
- dairy free - no cream or butter
- paleo and vegan friendly - these truffles contain simple, wholesome ingredients you can feel good about consuming
- no added sugar - sweetened with dates
- flavored with real spices - like cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg
Ingredients
The full recipe for these paleo gingerbread truffles can be found in the recipe card below, but here's an overview of the ingredients you'll need:
- dates - I used Medjool Dates, but any variety will work.
- almond butter - almond butter has a fairly neutral flavor and adds to the thick, chewy texture of the filling. If you need these truffles to be nut free, sunflower seed butter will work, it will just change the flavor a little.
- molasses - for that classic gingerbread flavor.
- spices - ground ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg are added for flavor. Any of these can be left out if you don't have them on hand, or simply don't like their taste.
- salt - enhances the flavors
- cacao powder - or cocoa powder to get that chocolate filling.
- dark chocolate - for the chocolate shell around the filling. I recommend using chocolate with a 70-85% cocoa content.
- coconut oil - helps thin the chocolate coating.
- flaked sea salt - optional topping
How to Make Gingerbread Truffles
You'll need a food processor to make these vegan gingerbread truffles. It's possible a high powered blender may work, but the filling is quite sticky and it may be too much for a blender. Here are the steps:
- Place the dates in a small bowl. Pour hot water over the dates so that they are fully submerged. Soak for 5 minutes, then drain the water.
- Add the dates to your food processor, along with the almond butter and molasses. Blend well.
- Add in the cacao powder, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Blend until the mixture creates a sticky, cohesive dough.
- Roll the mixture into balls, about 1 tablespoon in size. Set them on a lined baking sheet and freeze.
- Melt the dark chocolate and coconut oil. Then dip the frozen fillings into the chocolate and place on a lined baking sheet to set.
- Optional: drizzle any remaining chocolate over the balls and top with a pinch of flaked salt. I also topped mine with some additional ground ginger.
Storage
These homemade gingerbread truffles are best kept in an airtight container or baggie in the fridge or freezer. They'll last about a month in the fridge, or up to 6 months in the freezer. The filling will harden a little in the freezer, but softens up quickly at room temperature.
You can keep these at room temperature for sharing or gifting, as they won't spoil quickly.
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FAQ
Yes, simply swap the almond butter with sunflower seed butter for a nut free version.
These truffles have a soft, chewy interior and a firm chocolate shell. They store well in the fridge or freezer, and defrost quickly to give you that chewy inner texture.
Chocolate Gingerbread Truffles (Paleo, Vegan)
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Freeze Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 truffles 1x
Description
These healthy gingerbread truffles have a creamy date, almond and gingerbread flavored filling and a dark chocolate coating. They're the perfect holiday treat to share!
Ingredients
Filling
- ½ cup pitted Medjool dates (about 6)
- ½ cup unsweetened almond butter (unsalted)
- 1 rounded Tbsp molasses
- 2 Tbsp cacao powder (or cocoa powder)
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp salt*
Coating
- ¾ cup dark chocolate chips
- ½ Tbsp coconut oil
Topping (optional)
Instructions
- Prep Dates: place pitted dates in a small bowl. Boil a pot of water and pour over dates, covering them so that they are fully submerged in water. Soak the dates for 5 minutes.
- Make the Fillings: drain the water from the dates and place them in the food processor, along with the almond butter, and molasses. Blend, stopping to scrape the sides a few times.
- Add the cacao powder, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Blend until the mixture creates a sticky, cohesive dough.
- Roll the mixture into balls about 1 tablespoon in size. Place the fillings on a parchment-lined baking sheet or plate.
- Freeze Fillings: Place the truffle fillings in the freezer and freeze for at least 30 minutes to harden.
- Make Chocolate Coating: place the dark chocolate and coconut oil in a small, microwaveable dish. Melt on high at 20-30 second intervals, stirring between.
- Remove the fillings from the freezer and dip them, one at a time, into the melted chocolate. Place the truffles back on the parchment-lined baking sheet to set.
- Decorate: drizzle leftover chocolate on the dipped truffles and add a pinch of flaked sea salt.
- Storage: keep truffles in an airtight container or baggie in the fridge or freezer.
Notes
*omit salt if almond butter is salted
Susi Gebauer
Hello. Is chocolate not dairy?
Katie
Hi! It depends on the brand and type of chocolate you purchase. Not all brands contain dairy.
Amanda
Could the finish product be frozen (after dipped in the chocolate) for a couple weeks?
Katie
They should keep well in the freezer 🙂
Kate Schofield
Hi do these have a calorific value please per truffle.
Some of my household are doing calorie counting others paleo/Leto
This would really help.
Kate
Katie
These gingerbread truffles are fantastic! Been making them for years. I hope you all love them.