Healthy Chocolate Fudge Truffles
Guys. I’m excited. About these truffles. These Healthy Chocolate Fudge Truffles… REALLY EXCITED, GAHHHH!
Well, I’m clearly so excited that I can’t even form proper sentences 😉
So, in case you didn’t guess, I’m pretty pumped about this recipe. So pumped that I somehow forgot to mention that these are just 50 calories a piece.
*falls to knees and bows*
Me: “Hello, my pretty.”
Truffle: “BITE ME!”
Me: “If you insist…”
OhmygoodnesslifefreakingROCKSrightnow.
5-ingredient 50-calorie Chocolate Fudge Truffles!
No, you’re not dreaming. Yes, this is real life.
The FUDGE factor, people. I can barely handle it.
Healthy Chocolate Fudge Truffles
Ingredients
- 1½ cups Homemade Vegan Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 2 tsp Vanilla Creme-Flavored Stevia Extract
- 168g (1¼ cups, lightly packed ) Chocolate Brown Rice Protein Powder
- 20g (¼ cup) Unsweetened Dutch Processed Cocoa Powder
- ⅛ tsp Salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the condensed milk and stevia extract.
- Add in the protein powder, cocoa powder, and salt. Whisk together until completely combined (mixture should thicken like frosting). Cover and refrigerate the mixture for 5+ hours (mixture should firm up).
- Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Use a cookie scoop (for the food service peeps, I used the #40 1½ tbs purple disher) to portion the fudge onto the cookie sheet. Refrigerate uncovered for 30 minutes to an hour.
- Roll the scoops between your palms to form balls, then place back in the fridge for another 30 minutes to an hour. Serve and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
- The recipe above is my revised recipe. I originally posted a Chocolate Fudge Truffle recipe back in 2014 but felt like it could use some work on the flavor. Just in case you wanted to see the previous recipe and/or the changes I made, I'm providing the old recipe here:
- 1 Large Avocado, ripe
- 170g (¾ cup) Plain, Nonfat Greek Yogurt
- 1 tsp Vanilla Paste (I used homemade!)
- 1 tsp Stevia Extract
- 105g (¾ cup, packed) Chocolate Brown Rice Protein Powder
- 10g (2 tbs) Unsweetened Dark Cocoa Powder
- ⅛ tsp Salt
Feel free to coat the truffles in cocoa powder, shredded coconut, mini chocolate chips, natural rainbow sprinkles, or whatever you want!
I liked how the chocolate chips added a nice crunch to contrast the smooth and creamy fudge. But then again, the sprinkles were good too… because, well, what is life without sprinkles? While these truffles were good and I’m pretty sure I inhaled them in 2 days, I felt they could have been better. That’s why I revamped the recipe!
Each amazing-to-all-that-is-good chocolate fudge truffle has only 50 calories and 2.5g fat, along with 6g of protein!
Hi, um, yes. I’ll take seven of these to go, thanks. You only live once soooo… eat to your heart’s content.
This is chocolate nirvana. So if you are craving chocolate (WAIT, what kind of question is that? Of course you’re craving chocolate) then make these Chocolate Fudge Truffles. They’re super chocolatey, seriously decadent, and totally guilt-free!
Enjoy!
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With love and good eats,
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– Jess
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Indulge − no strings attached!
These look incredible! I’m not a huge fan of yogurt–does it taste like yogurt or do the other ingredients mask it?
Elena-
Thanks so much! I don’t taste the yogurt at all, I think the chocolate protein powder and cocoa powder help mask it. Also, the extra chocolate chip coating won’t hurt either 😉
-Jess
Is there something I can substitute for the vanilla paste? Would plain vanilla extract work?
Samantha-
Plain vanilla extract should work just fine! Since vanilla paste is slightly sweet, give the “dough” a taste and add more stevia to taste 🙂
I hope you like the truffles!!
-Jess
Is there any way to make these dairy free? Something else In place of that yogurt? My youngest has dairy allergy – but I really would love to try this
Recipe!!!
Amanda-
I’m coming out with a dairy-free version in a couple weeks 🙂
It’s going to publish on Monday, October 6th… (for my BDay, shhh!) 😉
I’m sorry for the wait, but it’ll be so worth it once you see the post!
-Jess
What a delicious and surprisingly healthy chocolate recipe! I am a serious chocolate lover so you can consider that I will be recreating these truffles.. thanks for the recipe.
Thalia @ Butter and Brioche-
Woop woop!! GO CHOCOLATE LOVERSSS 😉
I hope you like the truffles! 🙂
-Jess
is protein powder a must or can I sub it? I don’t have protein powder.
Thanks!
Is there any substitute for the protein powder or can it be eliminated? I don’t have any, and it’s a little expensive to buy just for this. 🙂 thanks
Arielle-
I’m afraid the protein powder is an important ingredient in this recipe. It adds flavor and helps thicken up the truffle “dough” … without it, it will probably be more like a pudding.
I linked to the large protein powder bag because it’s more cost-effective in the long run, but you can get the small bag if you won’t use it that often 🙂
Here is the small bag: http://www.amazon.com/Sunwarrior-Classic-Rice-Protein-Chocolate/dp/B00638EYF0
I have a bunch of recipes with brown rice protein powder though, maybe you can try some of those out too! 😉
-Jess
Would a brown rice flour work? I only use whey protein powder but found brown ride flour. I know I’m not getting the same protein ? But I’m super anxious to try this recipe!
Brown rice flour and brown rice protein powder are very different, so the flour won’t work here. Sorry!
-Jess
Would plant based protein powder, like Vega work?
The recipe uses plant based protein already (brown rice protein powder). In my experience, Vega’s protein powder absorbs SO much liquid, that I doubt it would work here without making some other adjustments.
I think some crushed nuts would also make a delicious coating…maybe add some pb2 and then crushed peanuts…whoa, I just blew my own mind.
Miq-
HAHA!! You blew my mind too 😉
Great idea with the crushed nuts. And PB2… you are a genius. I think I need to try that ASAP! 😀
-Jess
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Humm, looks taste. I would like to prepare apiece of this one.
hello! I’m wondering how long you think these might keep in the freezer? it seems like I’d be able to freeze them and eat them as ice cream substitutes but I’m not sure if those ingredients keep well in the freezer. thank you! I can’t wait to try these either way 🙂
Paige Rita-
Hmmm, I haven’t tried freezing these before! Everything keeps for quite some time in the freezer, but just to be safe, I’d say ~3 months in the freezer?
I hope you like the fudge! 🙂
-Jess
I have a Whey/Caesin Protein mix because this is what I drink – am I able to use this protein for t his recipe? I don’t really want to invest in another protein at this point without having tried it is other reciepes. Thanks
Natalie-
Whey/casein doesn’t absorb as much liquid as brown rice protein powder so I don’t think it’ll work here. Sorry!
-Jess
I just made these and WOW. Most of the batter didnt even make it to the truffle stage…… 😉 Thank you for your genius recipes!
Stephanie K-
YAYAYAY! So glad to hear that 🙂
Thanks for making the recipe!
-Jess
Hi,
I don’t know why but mine turned out goopy (like a REALLY thick pudding). What I mean is that it’s overly sticky and can be rounded into a ball, but it then it can’t be picked up as it semi droops out of my hand. Any ideas on how to fix this?
Thanks!
A-
Oh no! Did you make any ingredient substitutions, like whey protein in place for the brown rice protein? That’s the only reason I could think of as to why it didn’t firm up.
-Jess
This looks like a great healthy alternative to my favorite holiday treat! What sugar would be best to substitude for the stevia? Could a liquid sweetner like honey be substituted or would that mess up the consistancy?
Hi Katie!
This fudge recipe is pretty difficult to change around, so I’m not sure about the stevia replacements… I would try replacing the 1 tsp of stevia extract with 3/4 cup of pure maple syrup + 10g (2 tbs) unsweetened dark cocoa powder + ~70g (1/2 cup, packed) chocolate brown rice protein powder. I haven’t tried this but I hope it works out for you!! 😀
-Jess
I just made these and could not stop eating the “batter”. I just read through the above comments and now see why mine stayed rather soft. I used whey protein. So I just ordered the brown rice protein powder and will try again. I dipped them in hemp seeds and will eat them anyway. I just had a great idea though, the soft “batter” would be GREAT for icing on the carbquik brownies! I used vanilla Stevia and just a little vanilla paste to keep the sugar lower. Super delicious! Thank you so much for the recipe! Off to make brownies now!
I have an Intolerance to rice. Can another protein powder be used here? I have a soy based protein powder….Any suggestions?
I haven’t made this recipe using any other protein powder so I can’t be sure. All I know is that whey and egg protein powders won’t work. It’s worth a shot using your soy protein though! 🙂
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I don’t understand how it can only have 3 grams of fat when 150 gram avocado has 22 grams of fat. Please explain…
22g of fat divided by 15 truffles = 1.47g fat.
1 serving is 2 truffles, so 1.47 x 2 = 2.94g fat.
Thanks. I missed where it said it makes 15.
Hey! These look beyond amazing.
Question: any way I can use almond milk instead of the condensed milk? That might be too thin…maybe plain ol’ canned coconut milk would work?
Any chance regular ol’ coconut milk (or almond milk) would work instead of the condensed milk? I realize it’s less thick…but maybe by adding only 3/4 cup or 1 cup of liquid?
LOVE how these look and cannot wait to make them.
Thanks!
I’m sure full fat coconut milk would work here, but then you’d also need to compensate for the missing sweetness and vanilla flavor that is in the condensed milk recipe.
High protein truffles that are macro-friendly?! Sign me up, girl! These look so delectable and perfect!
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These look really awesome 🙂 I never thought about adding protein powder to truffles, that’s really clever!
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Wow, I’m impressed! This is chocolate fudge in the truest sense. This looks and sounds delish and love that there’s no sugar. Really a must try!
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hey! can I make them with regular milk using you’re recipe for convinced milk and keep the same values?
is there any substitute for the milk ? I’m afraid the convinced milk is a bit much for me to make..
I only tested this recipe as is, so I wouldn’t recommend substituting anything. Condensed milk is very different than regular milk, so regular milk won’t work in this recipe.