Chocolate Orange Truffles. Nut-free, Oil-free, Gluten-free.

Vegan Chocolate Orange Truffles by An Unrefined Vegan

Once again I’ve taken inspiration from the free foodie magazine, Edible OKC (Chocolate Rose Truffles) for these ridiculously easy and happily healthy chocolate orange truffles. I went with bright orange flavor instead of rose and swapped out the tahini for black beans. Scout’s honor, you won’t taste the black beans. The beans give these treats an incredibly soft and creamy texture. Best thing to love about this recipe, though – it comes together in minutes for near instantaneous sweet-craving gratification.

Chocolate Orange Truffles by An Unrefined Vegan

I use Boyajian orange oil and NuNaturals Cocoa Dutch Process powder. I’ve made these with raw cacao powder as well and they’re delicious, but I think the Dutch process cocoa dials up the rich chocolate flavor to number 11. I’ve included a mint version, too – you’ll find it in the Notes section of the recipe.

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Vegan Chocolate Orange Truffles by An Unrefined Vegan

Vegan Chocolate Orange Truffles by An Unrefined Vegan

Chocolate Orange Truffles. Nut-free, Oil-free, Gluten-free.
Yields 18
So soft and luscious, you'll feel guilty eating these beauties. But no need - these are made with healthful, whole food ingredients.
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56 calories
14 g
0 g
0 g
1 g
0 g
25 g
1 g
10 g
0 g
0 g
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
25g
Yields
18
Amount Per Serving
Calories 56
Calories from Fat 3
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g
1%
Saturated Fat 0g
1%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 1mg
0%
Total Carbohydrates 14g
5%
Dietary Fiber 2g
9%
Sugars 10g
Protein 1g
Vitamin A
1%
Vitamin C
2%
Calcium
2%
Iron
3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Truffles
  1. 10 Medjool dates, roughly chopped
  2. 2 Tbsp. fresh orange juice
  3. 2 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
  4. 1/2 cup Dutch process cocoa powder
  5. 1/2 cup salt-free canned black beans, rinsed well and drained
  6. 1/8 tsp. orange oil
  7. zest from one medium-sized orange
Dusting
  1. 2 Tbsp. cacao powder
  2. 1/8 tsp. powdered cardamom
  3. 1/8 tsp. cinnamon
  4. 1/8 tsp. powdered ginger
Instructions
  1. Place the chopped dates, orange juice and maple syrup in the bowl of a food processor. Process until dates are broken down and the mixture is mostly smooth.
  2. Add the cocoa powder through the orange oil and process again, stopping the machine and stirring a few times to make sure the ingredients are fully incorporated. The mixture will be thick and very sticky. Add the orange zest and pulse a few times. Scrape the truffle mixture into a small bowl.
  3. In another small bowl or small plate, whisk together the 2 tablespoons cacao powder and spices.
  4. Working w/ damp/wet hands, form small balls - about 18 - and roll them into the cacao powder/spices mixture. Place truffles on parchment paper in an air-tight container. Keep refrigerated.
Notes
  1. MAKE THEM MINTY!
  2. - replace the orange juice with non-dairy milk
  3. - replace the orange oil with 1/2 tsp. peppermint extract + 5 drops peppermint-flavored stevia liquid (if you don't have peppermint stevia, just omit)
  4. - for dusting, just use cacao powder; don't add the spices
  5. This is a very sticky dough. I find that chilling the dough for a few hours helps reduce the stickiness a tad.
  6. You can use cacao or regular cocoa powder in place of the Dutch process, but I think the chocolate flavor is much richer.
  7. If you use another type of date, you may need to increase the number. Medjools are particularly large and sweet.
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calories
56
fat
0g
protein
1g
carbs
14g
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Vegan Chocolate Orange Truffles by An Unrefined Vegan

Vegan Chocolate Orange Truffles by An Unrefined Vegan

 

 

 

15 thoughts on “Chocolate Orange Truffles. Nut-free, Oil-free, Gluten-free.

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  2. Angela @ Canned Time

    Bet these didn’t last long past your photos
    And the beans are such a great base with the dates, I have to try these out just to try the ginger added to the dusting, love that idea. I’ve gone the oil free route as well so these really have my chocolate y orange name on them !!

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  3. The Vegan 8

    These are stunning Annie and I’m dying over the addition of the ginger on the coating. I LOVE ginger and that is such an amazing idea!

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  4. Kelly | Maverick Baking

    These look unreal! Never thought about making energy balls/truffles with black beans, but I certainly will now!

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  5. Nora Sorci

    I’ve been seeing more and more dessert recipes with black beans as an ingredient! I’m very curious if you can taste the bean flavor. BTW: I subscribed, but don’t know how I get the book?!

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    1. An Unrefined Vegan Post author

      Hi Nora! You absolutely do not taste the beans – I promise! As for the e-book, you’ll get an email asking if you are sure that you want to subscribe to the site and then another email with a download link. If you DON’T get the email(s) please let me know and I’ll get it to you another way. THANKS for subscribing!

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      1. Nora Sorci

        Well now I’m excited to try them!! I subscribed some time ago. Maybe I accidentally deleted the email with the download link because I don’t see it.. : /

  6. Nath @ BEAUTYCALYPSE

    Sounds so good and easy to make, but one Q bother me: why does it matter to choose Dutch (or dutched) cacao powder?

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      1. Nath @ BEAUTYCALYPSE

        Ah, you’re right, it makes sense, since raw and untreated cacao doesn’t have that “chocolate” taste we got used too. I love the raw cacao but it can indeed have too nutty a flavour for the expected result. Thank you 🙂

  7. Sophie33

    A very unique recipe using beans in here to make it more healthy! They look irresistible too!
    fab photos! xxxx MMMMMM!

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  8. Melissa Berry

    Chocolate and orange are a DIVINE flavor combo…I can’t believe I never thought to pair them up for a truffle! This is going on my Halloween Bash menu for sure. Thank you!

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