About This Recipe
Luxe, bite-size chocolate hazelnut truffles with a satisfying crunch—no oven, no sugar, and just 10 minutes of hands-on time. These silky, no-bake bites are perfect for gifting, parties, or a quick make-ahead keto treat.
Recipe Overview
- Category: Dessert
- Difficulty: Easy
- Hands-on Time: ~10 minutes
- Yield: About 20 truffles
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar-free dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup hazelnut butter (unsweetened)
- 1/2 cup roasted hazelnuts, finely chopped, plus extra for rolling
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract)
- Pinch of fine sea salt
Instructions
- Line a small tray with parchment. Finely chop roasted hazelnuts; reserve 2–3 tablespoons for rolling.
- In a heatproof bowl, gently melt the sugar-free chocolate chips with coconut oil (microwave in 20–30 second bursts or use a double boiler), stirring until smooth.
- Whisk in hazelnut butter, vanilla, and a pinch of salt until glossy. Fold in most of the chopped hazelnuts for crunch.
- Refrigerate the mixture 20–30 minutes until scoopable (soft fudge texture).
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon per truffle, roll into 20 balls, then roll each in the reserved chopped hazelnuts (or unsweetened cocoa powder).
- Chill 10 minutes to set. Store in an airtight container in the fridge up to 10 days or freeze up to 2 months.
Keto Focus
Sugar-free chocolate and nut butter deliver high fat with minimal carbs; there’s no flour or added sugar. These portion-controlled bites come in at about 2g net carbs each, making them a smart low-carb sweet fix.
Nutrition Facts (per truffle)
- Calories: 130
- Protein: 2g
- Fat: 12g
- Total Carbs: 4g
- Fiber: 2g
- Net Carbs: 2g
Tips & Variations
- Swap the nut butter: Almond or pecan butter also works; choose unsweetened.
- Flavor boosts: Add 1/2 teaspoon espresso powder or a pinch of cinnamon. A touch of orange zest is lovely—use lightly to keep carbs low.
- Coatings: Roll in cocoa powder, finely shredded unsweetened coconut, or crushed freeze-dried raspberries.
- Dairy-free option: Ensure your chocolate is dairy-free and keep the coconut oil; no cream required.
- Nut-free variation: Use sunflower seed butter and toasted pumpkin seeds for crunch.
Storage & Make-Ahead
- Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 10 days.
- Freeze up to 2 months; thaw 10 minutes before serving for the perfect bite.