Posted Nov 21, 2017, Updated Oct 12, 2021 These Healthy Matcha Truffles are the perfect healthy treat to make for family and friends for the holidays – especially Christmas and St. Patty’s day! They are vegan & paleo with no refined sugar, but no one would ever guess they’re made with good-for-you ingredients! The creamy centers are melt-in-your-mouth delicious and naturally dyed green with matcha powder!
How to make Matcha Truffles
There are two ways to make this recipe. 1) in the Vitamix and 2) on the stovetop.
1. Use a Vitamix.
I prefer to make this recipe in the Vitamix {are you surprised?!} for two reasons. First, if you choose the second option you will need to use cashew butter instead of whole cashews. I personally always have cashews on hand, but cashew butter is pricey and harder to find. Second, I love how easy it is to just dump the ingredients in the container and let the blender work it’s magic. There’s no need to melt the cocoa butter (as long as you have grated it) because the Vitamix even does that for you!
2. On the stovetop.
If you do not have a high-powered blender like the Vitamix, then I suggest making this recipe on the stovetop. You will need to use 1/4 cup cashew butter instead of the whole cashews. Simply add all the ingredients to a saucepan and whisk until combined. Then refrigerate overnight.
A few more notes to make these Matcha Truffles….
A note about coconut cream: You can either use the solid portion of a can of coconut cream or full-fat coconut milk in this recipe. Do NOT use the liquid. Instead, save it to use in other recipes or to make a yummy smoothie! Form the truffles. I used a truffle mold, but tried rolling a few by hand and it worked well (although was definitely messier). Freeze before dipping. After the truffles are formed, toss them in the freezer while you prepare the chocolate coating. This will ensure that they don’t melt as you coat them!
Healthy Matcha Truffles: Ingredients & Substitutions
I have only made this recipe as written. I believe that the cashews {or cashew butter} are key to it’s absolutely creamy texture and irresistible flavor! But if you need to make some substitutions here are a few possibilities:
Cashews. If making these on the stovetop substitute 1/4 cup cashew butter for the 1/2 cup roasted, unsalted, soaked-overnight cashews! I do not recommend using any other nuts. You can choose to substitute 1/4 cup almond butter.Honey. Maple syrup can be used in place of honey for a vegan option.Chocolate/Honey. To make sure this recipe is 100% paleo and refined-sugar free, use unsweetened chocolate and honey (or maple syrup) to coat the truffles with. If you are looking to save time, simply use your favorite variety of chocolate chips, semi-sweet baking chocolate, or white chocolate.
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