How do these truffles get their red color?

The vibrant red hue in these truffles comes naturally from the addition of Salus Red Beet Crystals, which are blended directly into the avocado and cacao mixture.

Can you taste the avocado in these Red Velvet Truffles?

No, the ripe avocado is blended with strong flavors like cacao powder, vanilla extract, and sweetener, which masks its taste while providing a rich, creamy texture to the truffles.

What if my truffle mixture is too soft to roll?

If your truffle mixture is too soft after chilling, you can add 1-3 tablespoons of coconut flour as needed to achieve a firmer, more rollable consistency.

How should I store leftover Red Velvet Truffles?

Store these truffles in the refrigerator in an airtight container. The recipe instructs to chill them until firm, indicating they hold well when kept cold.

What kind of sweetener should I use for these truffles?

You can use sugar-free confectioners' or powdered monkfruit sweetener, or any sweetener of choice, adjusted to your personal taste preference.

7 years ago

Red Velvet Truffles
[Vegan]

Name: Red Velvet Truffles [Vegan]
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 8-12
Ingredients: 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted; 1/4 cup raw cacao powder; 2 tablespoons Salus Red Beet Crystals; 2 tablespoons coconut manna, melted; 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1/8 teaspoon sea salt; sugar-free confectioners’ or powdered monkfruit sweetener, or sweetener of choice, adjusted to taste; 1-3 tablespoons coconut flour (optional/as needed for desired consistency); unsweetened desiccated coconut; crushed nuts or seeds; cacao powder; 1/2 cup sugar-free chocolate chips; 2 teaspoons coconut oil

TW By: Tara Weir

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Ingredients You Need for Red Velvet Truffles [Vegan]

For the Truffles:

1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
1/4 cup raw cacao powder
2 tablespoons Salus Red Beet Crystals
2 tablespoons coconut manna, melted
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon sea salt
sugar-free confectioners’ or powdered monkfruit sweetener, or sweetener of choice, adjusted to taste
1-3 tablespoons coconut flour (optional/as needed for desired consistency)

For the Toppings:

unsweetened desiccated coconut
crushed nuts or seeds
cacao powder

Optional Chocolate Coating:

1/2 cup sugar-free chocolate chips
2 teaspoons coconut oil

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How to Prepare Red Velvet Truffles [Vegan]

Place avocado, cacao, Red Beet Crystals, coconut manna, vanilla extract, and sea salt in a food processor container.
Blend until a uniformly silky-smooth texture is achieved, stopping to scrape the sides and bottom with a spatula as needed. Sweeten to taste.
Put the truffle mixture in the fridge until firm, approximately 1 hour.*
Using a tablespoon, scoop out the truffle mixture and roll into balls.
For the toppings option: Roll the formed balls in desired toppings.
For the chocolate coating option: Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil over low heat in a small pot or double boiler.
Drizzle or dip each truffle in the melted chocolate and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Chill until firm. Enjoy!

Notes

Note: If the mixture is too soft to roll into balls, try adding coconut flour, one tablespoon at a time, until a truffle-like consistency achieved. Red Velvet Truffles can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months.