Healthy Peppermint Dark Chocolate Truffles (Vegan & Gluten-Free)

If you’re looking for a healthy peppermint dark chocolate truffle recipe, these no-bake truffles are the perfect better-for-you holiday treat. Made with simple, wholesome ingredients, they’re gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan, with significantly less added sugar than traditional truffles. They’re rich, chocolatey, and easy to make — no baking required.

You can enjoy them as-is or dress them up by rolling in cocoa powder or dipping in extra melted dark chocolate for a more decadent finish.

Ingredients (yields ~8-10 truffles):

• ¼ cup finely ground almond flour

• 1 Tbsp coconut flour

• ¼ cup cocoa or cacao powder

• 1½–2 Tbsp pure maple syrup (to taste)

• 2 Tbsp almond butter

• ¼ tsp peppermint extract

• ⅛ tsp vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

• ½ cup 70% cacao dark chocolate chips

• 2 Tbsp unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)

Directions:

1. Melt the dark chocolate chips using a double boiler or microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each interval.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond flour, coconut flour, cocoa powder, and salt.

3. Stir in almond butter, maple syrup, peppermint extract, vanilla extract, and almond milk.

4. Fold in the melted dark chocolate until a thick, smooth dough forms.

5. Refrigerate for 15–20 minutes, then roll into small truffles (about 1½–2 Tbsp of dough each).

6. Optional: roll in cocoa powder, cinnamon, or shredded coconut before serving.

Note: Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.