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Homemade Ferrero Rocher Recipe {GF, Vegan }

Last Updated on April 7, 2019 By Vicky 19 Comments

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Eight ingredient healthy, high protein, refined sugar free copy cat vegan homemade Ferrero Rocher recipe make for the perfect guilt free dessert. Home made in minutes! No cooking required. 

homemade Ferrero Rocher Truffles from scratch

I’m not a huge sweets fan nowadays but as a child, boy did I love chocolate. In first place was always those Kinder Surprise chocolate eggs, you know the ones with the toy in the middle. I don’t know if those were as popular in the US, but in Australia (where I lived from the age of 4-9) they were everywhere. And after years of collecting those toys I had a pretty solid hippo collection — the Kinder surprise lovers will know what I’m talking about.

Aside from those the homemade ferrero rocher truffles have to be in second place. I mean hazelnuts are the best nuts ever right?

I used to think I loved cashews or pistachios the best, but hazelnuts might be my new favorite. There’s just something so warm, comforting and nutty about them. Toasted hazelnuts almost taste like chocolate on their own.

So when paired with chocolate, they really outdo themselves. Remember nutella? Another household staple when I was growing up.

Those homemade Ferrero Rocher truffles always exuded an elegance and festiveness unlike any other chocolates out there. I mean each one is even wrapped in individual gold wrappers. How regal.

And then when you tear that wrapper off you get the hardened chocolate shell with nut crumbles thrown in, which all makes way for a smooth chocolate hazelnut mix inside along with more chocolate and a hazelnut.

Best sweet treat ever.

Except far from healthy.

homemade Ferrero Rocher recipe formed into truffled and plated in a martini glass

And that’s what I needed to change. Who says you have to say no to your favorite flavors, or even worse, feel guilty after indulging in a few.

I couldn’t accept that.

There had to be a way to turn my all time favorite homemade Ferrero rocher truffle into a healthier better for you version. One that you could feel good about eating.

One that is gluten-free, refined sugar free, high in protein and vegan Ferrero Rocher truffle.

Could it be done?

I had to find a way.

First order of business – toasted hazelnuts. If you can get your hands on some of these in the store please do, if not, just buy the raw hazelnuts and toasted them in the oven at 400 degrees F for 15-20 minutes, until browned. Wait for them to cool, and enjoy that magical aroma that they envelop the whole kitchen in, and then peel off those pesky hazelnut skins.

Now, not all hazelnuts are created equal – I mean seriously some of them do not taste as good as others. After a recent family vacation my dad brought back a huge bag of hazelnuts from Spain, which he declared to be the best hazelnuts ever – and trust me, this man knows his hazelnuts.

So they really do differ.

From there the other seven ingredients in this vegan homemade Ferrero Rocher truffles recipe include oats, cacao powder, protein powder, agave (or your sweetener of choice), almond butter, vanilla extract, and coconut oil.

The dry ingredients get pulsed in the food processor into a flour, and then the melted and mixed wet ingredients get added in and pulsed again.

Then take small scoopfuls of the mix and form into balls with your hands. Freeze for 20-30 minutes and serve as is, or melt some chocolate and drizzle over the vegan homemade Ferrero Rocher truffles (or dip them into it) for an even richer experience.

These were no less than amazing. I absolutely love love loved them, as did my parents. As soon as I took my first bite I was instantly transported back to my childhood eating days of Ferrero Rocher truffles, except this time I knew my adult copy cat vegan ferrero rocher bites were made with high quality ingredients, free of animal products, gluten, refined sugars and packed with protein.

Can you ask for a better dessert?

For more healthy dessert options check out my: vegan chocolate coconut balls (ready in 5 mins), vegan high protein fudge brownies, and vegan energy balls with chocolate.

homemade ferrero rocher truffles drizzled with dark chocolate

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homemade ferrero rocher truffles
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Homemade Ferrero Rocher Truffles {GF, Refined Sugar Free, Vegan}
Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
 

Eight ingredient healthy, vegan, high protein and refined sugar free copy cat homemade ferrero rocher truffles make for the perfect guilt free dessert. Home made in minutes! No cooking required.

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: gluten free, Healthy, Vegan
Servings: 20 truffles
Calories: 167 kcal
Author: Vicky
Ingredients
  • 1 and 1/2 cups toasted hazelnuts skinned
  • 1/2 cup gluten free oats
  • 2 scoops chocolate flavored organic vegan protein powder
  • 6 tablespoons cacao powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup almond butter
  • 1/4 cup agave or maple syrup, honey for non vegan version, or soaked dates
  • 3 tablespoons coconut oil
  • Optional: 3-4 ounces dark chocolate melted,
Instructions
  1. In a food processor process hazelnuts until they are broken down into a flour.
  2. Add oats, protein powder and cacao powder and process until oats are broken down.
  3. In a bowl heat up liquid ingredients - vanilla extract, almond butter, agave and coconut oil and mix until smooth.
  4. Add liquid ingredients to food processor and process until mixed (you might have to use a fork to mix the mixture a few times)
  5. Make 20 truffles out of the mixture.
  6. Freeze for 20-30 minutes.
  7. Melt chocolate and drizzle truffles with melted chocolate.
  8. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts
Homemade Ferrero Rocher Truffles {GF, Refined Sugar Free, Vegan}
Amount Per Serving
Calories 167 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Sodium 2mg0%
Potassium 178mg5%
Carbohydrates 9g3%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin C 0.6mg1%
Calcium 40mg4%
Iron 1.6mg9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Comments

  1. Janette@CulinaryGinger says

    September 12, 2016 at 4:13 pm

    I’m loving the healthy spin on a delicious treat. Must try this soon.

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      September 19, 2016 at 1:59 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  2. Catherine says

    September 12, 2016 at 4:20 pm

    I must give these a try! They won’t last long in my house…this is getting pinned for later! xo

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      September 19, 2016 at 1:59 pm

      Haha they didn’t last long at my house either!

      Reply
  3. Platter Talk says

    September 12, 2016 at 4:43 pm

    Who doesn’t love these little gems? Beautiful. Thank you for the recipe. Gonna try it out!!!

    Reply
  4. Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says

    September 12, 2016 at 4:44 pm

    Ferrero Rocher are a must in my house every Christmas, maybe I’ll try these this year instead!

    Reply
  5. Mark, Compass & Fork says

    September 12, 2016 at 5:13 pm

    That is a very creative recipe. I do admire your passion for finding alternatives gluten. So many people are intolerant to it.

    Reply
  6. Holly says

    September 19, 2016 at 2:10 pm

    I love that these chocolate bombs are packed with protein! The perfect snack when you need something decadent and healthy!

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      September 27, 2016 at 12:53 pm

      Thanks! Definitely a guilt free treat!

      Reply
  7. Mama Harris says

    September 19, 2016 at 2:25 pm

    What a great idea! Lovely twist on a classic favorite.

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      September 27, 2016 at 12:54 pm

      Thanks! Def a healthier twist : )

      Reply
  8. Lisa says

    September 19, 2016 at 2:58 pm

    These look and sound amazing! What a great healthy treat to keep in mind for Christmas dessert trays – nobody would even know they were eating something good for them!

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      September 27, 2016 at 12:54 pm

      Yep – no one will even know that they’re actually getting some good ingredients and hidden protein!

      Reply
  9. Igor @ Cooking The Globe says

    September 19, 2016 at 3:17 pm

    Wow, love the macros. These little guys look fantastic!

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      September 27, 2016 at 12:55 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  10. Anjali @ Vegetarian Gastronomy says

    September 26, 2016 at 2:46 pm

    I just started getting into using protein powder and am always looking for delicious ways to incorporate it. These sound delicious!

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      September 27, 2016 at 12:58 pm

      Protein powder is great for sneaking into all sorts of chocolately desserts!

      Reply
  11. Mary says

    February 27, 2018 at 1:50 pm

    5 stars
    I know my family will love this!

    Reply

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