These dark chocolate fig truffles have a delicious filling made of dried figs, walnuts and shredded coconut. They're dipped in dark chocolate and topped with a pinch of sea salt. This healthy fig recipe is no bake, paleo and vegan friendly.
After updating my chocolate covered fig bars, I knew I needed to make some more fig recipes asap! That recipe reminded me just how much I adore the taste of figs, especially dried figs.
While this recipe is similar, it has a different flavor profile. Both recipes use dried Turkish figs and are covered in dark chocolate. But, this chocolate fig recipe has a walnut, fig and coconut filling. If you love my fig bars, you'll love these too!
These easy fig bites are great for the summer because they're no bake and store well in the fridge or freezer. My kids even gave them their full approval!
Why You'll Love these Fig Truffles
- paleo and vegan: made with real food ingredients
- gluten free & grain free: no flour and no oats
- no bake: these bites don't require any baking
- no added sugar: just sweetened with dates and whatever chocolate you choose for the coating
Ingredients
Here's what you need to make these vegan fig truffles:
- dried figs - I used dried Turkish figs, but most varieties should work.
- unsweetened, shredded coconut - if needed, swapping the coconut for more walnuts should work.
- walnuts - the best swap for walnuts would be pecans. They will give the filling a similar texture. That being said, you can try swapping the walnuts for any nut or seed and the recipe should still work.
- salt - brings out more flavor. You can also sprinkle flaked salt on top of the finished fig truffles for a decorative touch.
- dark chocolate - to dip the truffles in.
How to Make Fig Truffles
These paleo fig truffles are made in a food processor, chilled in the freezer, then dipped into melted chocolate. This recipe is no bake and easy to make! Here are the steps:
- Place the figs, walnuts, coconut and salt in your food processor.
- Blend, blend, blend until the filling starts to clump and can be pressed to hold together.
- Shape the filling into balls, each about 1 tablespoon in size. Then freeze for at least 30 minutes.
- Dip the balls in melted chocolate and add any desired toppings.
Storage
These fig truffles need to be kept in the fridge or freezer. Place them in an airtight container or baggie and store them in the fridge for up to two weeks, or the freezer up to three months.
More Healthy Truffle Recipes
Dark Chocolate Fig Truffles (Paleo, Vegan)
- Prep Time: 50 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: about 12 truffles 1x
Description
Healthy truffles made with dried figs, walnuts and coconut and topped with dark chocolate.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried figs, stems removed and sliced into thirds
- ⅓ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- ⅓ cup walnut pieces
- ⅛ tsp salt
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Place the figs, coconut, walnuts and salt in your food processor. Blend, stopping every so often to scrape the sides until the mixture starts to clump and sticks together (this takes a few minutes).
- Shape the filling into balls, each about 1 tablespoon in size. You should get about 12 balls.
- Put the balls on a baking sheet or plate and place in the freezer for at least 30 minutes.
- Place the dark chocolate in a small saucepan. Melt over low heat, on the stovetop. (Or at 20-30 second intervals in the microwave.)
- Once melted, grab the truffles from the freezer. Dip the truffles, one at a time, into the melted chocolate and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet or plate.
- Optional: Drizzle any remaining chocolate over the balls and decorate with flaked salt, shredded coconut or sprinkles.
Katie
If you love dried figs then you'll LOVE these fig truffles!