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Vegan Hazelnut Truffles with Coconut and Figs {GF}

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Hazelnut truffle recipe using just 9 ingredients. This 100 calorie vegan hazelnut truffle recipe has toasted coconut, figs, and walnuts, all pulsed together in the food processor before being dipped in melted dark chocolate. 9 ingredient 100 calorie vegan hazelnut truffle in a martini glassRaise your hand if you still can’t get back to real life after the holidays. Tell me I’m not the only one who just wants to watch Netflix and eat indulgent high calorie food, while simultaneously losing weight, building muscle and becoming a super efficient businesswoman.

Just me?

Tell me you’re dragging your feet a bit too.

Can we just hit pause on the world clock, and let me catch up and get ahead on everything. Deal?

If only it were that easy. Til then I guess I’ll continue brainstorming vegan hazelnut truffle ideas instead. That seems to be working for everyone around me. I seem to be on a bit of a truffle kick. Starting with my vegan energy balls with chocolate and then my honey avocado truffles with pistachios, they’re just so easy to make.

And so fun.

Just throw a bunch of ingredients into the food processor and poof dessert is ready. This time I crafted a medley of hazelnuts, figs, toasted coconut flakes, walnuts, cacao powder, vanilla extract and maple syrup. All that gets blended and crushed, formed into balls and frozen. Then the frozen hazelnut truffle balls are dipped in melted dark chocolate.

Super simple right? If you’ve got other nuts on hand you got sub those in. No figs? Use dates. No dates or figs, use maple syrup (just add more nuts to adjust for more liquid).

This recipe makes 18 vegan hazelnut truffle balls, which should last a while, unless of course you host a 13 person dinner party – in which case they’ll be gone in about 7 minutes. Or less.

You’ll definitely want to grab a hazelnut truffle of these before they’re all gone.

They’re rich and chocolatey on the outside and soft and nutty inside. Ever so slightly sweet but not overwhelmingly so.

Taking a bite out of my vegan hazelnut truffle

Don’t forget to celebrate your mom on Valentine’s Day! She will love any of these:

How to make my hazelnut truffle

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9 ingredient 100 calorie vegan hazelnut truffles with toasted coconut, figs, and walnuts, all pulsed together in the food processor before being dipped in melted dark chocolate.
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Vegan Hazelnut Truffle with Coconut and Figs {GF}
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
 
9 ingredient 100 calorie vegan hazelnut truffles with toasted coconut, figs, and walnuts, all pulsed together in the food processor before being dipped in melted dark chocolate.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Healthy, Vegan
Servings: 18
Calories: 140 kcal
Author: Vicky Berman
Ingredients
  • 1 cup toasted hazelnuts
  • 1/2 cup dried figs
  • 1 cup toasted coconut flakes
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1/3 cup walnuts
  • 1/4 cup cacao powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup vegan dark chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
  1. In a food processor combine hazelnut and figs. Process until broken down into small pieces.
  2. Add coconut, 1 tablespoon coconut oil, walnuts, cacao powder, vanilla extract and maple syrup. Process until almost smooth.
  3. Form 18 round balls out of the mixture. Freeze for 10-15 minutes.
  4. In a bowl combine chocolate chips and 1 teaspoon coconut oil. Microwave in 30 second increments, stirring in between until chocolate is melted and smooth.
  5. Dip vegan hazelnut truffles in melted chocolate. Repeat for all truffles. Freeze for additional 10 minutes.
  6. Store in refrigerator.
Recipe Notes

Instead of figs you could use dried dates, (in which case omit the maple syrup and add another tablespoon of coconut oil)
You could use 3/4 cup of toasted coconut flakes (in which case use 1/2 cup walnuts)
optional: 1 tablespoon Frangelico hazelnut liqueur

Nutrition Facts
Vegan Hazelnut Truffle with Coconut and Figs {GF}
Amount Per Serving
Calories 140 Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Sodium 2mg0%
Potassium 131mg4%
Carbohydrates 10g3%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin C 0.6mg1%
Calcium 28mg3%
Iron 1.1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  4. Tracy | Baking Mischief says

    5 stars
    Ugh. That first paragraph. It’s like you know my life. Why can’t we eat like it’s Christmas every day??

    These look like a pretty good compromise though. Hazelnuts and chocolate are one of my favorite combos. I bet these are absolutely delicious!

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  8. Shelley @ Two Healthy Kitchens says

    I would definitely not need to host a 13-person dinner party for these gorgeous babies to disappear in about 7 minutes (hello, self-control 😀 )! Absolutely loving all the nutritious, super-yummy ingredients in these! What a great recipe!

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    • Vicky says

      Haha I do think these would make perfect gifts – as long as you can keep your hands on them through the packaging : ))

      Reply

  14. Liz says

    I am SO with you! I want to just stay home, in my pjs, baking cookies ALL DAY! We need a post-holiday Holiday! These truffles look incredible by the way. I’ve never actually used figs before but I’m definitely going to have to give them a try! Thanks for sharing 🙂

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    • Vicky says

      haha YES a post-holiday holiday is in order! Glad to see you agree! Hope you enjoy these! You can use dates instead of figs if you prefer those.

      Reply

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