National Chocolate Truffle Day: 15 Delicious, Dairy-Free Recipes!

Truffles are delicious little bite-sized treats. They can be made raw, with minimal ingredients, and in little time. Even when you make very healthy truffles, they taste incredibly smooth and indulgent. To celebrate National Chocolate Truffle Day, we’re bringing you 10 delicious creamy, dairy-free recipes from the Food Monster App!

1. Whiskey Truffles With Almond Praline 

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Who says whiskey is only for drinking? Try these chocolatey Whiskey Truffles With Almond Praline by Clémence Moulaert.

2. Dark Chocolate Almond Truffles 

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It’s always important to treat yourself and your sweet cravings when you can, which is what Molly Patrick‘s Dark Chocolate Almond Truffles are perfect for! Toasted almonds and dates are thrown into the mix of these rich sweet bites. Make yourself a delicious dessert when you get the chance with these dark chocolate almond truffles.

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3. Peanut Butter and Cardamom Truffles 

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The distinct flavor of cardamom stands out in these decadent Peanut Butter and Cardamom Truffles by Kathryn Geyer. Coated with crunchy roasted peanuts, these little bites are great for gift-giving – or you can keep them all to yourself!

4. Decadent Chocolate Truffles 

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This recipe by Holly Bertone is the best dairy-free and vegan Decadent Chocolate Truffles recipe out there. It tastes just like the traditional version.

5. Lavender Truffles 

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Just 3 ingredients and a bit of time are all you need to make these Lavender Truffles by Natasha Minocha. You can play around with any flavoring of your choice. Add some coffee, chai masala, pumpkin spice, and maybe even some peanut or almond butter. You can roll them in cocoa powder, ground almonds/hazelnuts/pistachios, dip them in chocolate, or just eat them plain. They are rich, decadent, and irresistible! Perfect as fuss-free dessert when entertaining or for gifting.

6. Dark Chocolate Avocado Truffles 

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Do you love healthy chocolate truffles? This vegan easy healthy Dark Chocolate Avocado Truffle recipe by Petra Vogel is sure to become a favorite in your home. They are so delicious!

7. Macadamia and Hazelnut Chocolate Truffles 

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It takes a few simple ingredients to put together these Macadamia and Hazelnut Chocolate Truffles by Marta Ansaldo and Mimma Sangiorgio. Because if you want to celebrate, you have to do it with all the love you can!

8. Raw Truffles 

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Nothing beats handmade, and making these cute little Raw Truffles by Ambra Torelli will impress your loved ones with a gift they won’t forget!

9. Dark Chocolate Coconut Truffles 

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No-bake, one bowl, and one pan, no fuss, but delicious! These little Dark Chocolate Coconut Truffles by Kristina Jug and Mitja Bezenšek not only taste and smell amazing, to us, but they are also even better than the old bounty bar, and you can have more control over the ingredients!

10. Samoa Truffles 

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Samoas are among the most popular Girl Scout Cookies, and these little bite-sized Samoa Truffles by Kristen Genton transform them into delicious truffles. If you love Samoa cookies then you must try these decadent bites, as they perfectly capture that chocolatey coconut taste!

If you love recipes like this, you should also check out 20 Types of Truffles That Will Tantalize Your Taste Buds and 15 Decadent Recipes for Dark Chocolate Lovers.

Learn How to Cook Plant-Based Meals at Home!

Reducing your meat intake and eating more plant-based foods is known to help with chronic inflammation, heart health, mental wellbeing, fitness goals, nutritional needs, allergies, gut health, and more! Dairy consumption also has been linked to many health problems, including acne, hormonal imbalance, cancer, prostate cancer and has many side effects.

For those of you interested in eating more plant-based, we highly recommend downloading the Food Monster App — with over 15,000 delicious recipes it is the largest plant-based recipe resource to help reduce your environmental footprint, save animals and get healthy! And, while you are at it, we encourage you to also learn about the environmental and health benefits of a plant-based diet.

Here are some great resources to get you started:

• Weekly Vegan Meal Plans
• Plant-Based Health Resources
• Plant-Based Food & Recipes
• Plant-Based Nutrition Resources
• The Ultimate Guide to Plant-Based Nutrition
• Budget-Friendly Plant-Based Recipes
• High Protein Plant-Based Recipes
• Plant-Based Meal Prep

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