Vegan Avocado Truffles⏱ 15 min total

Vegan Avocado Truffles

Per 1 serving · 58 g · 5 ingredients

Calories
196
10%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    2.4g
    5% of calories
  • Carbs
    14g
    29% of calories
  • Fat
    15g
    67% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Low sodium
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Vegan Avocado Truffles (58 g) has 196 calories, with 2.4 g of protein, 14 g of carbohydrates and 15 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (67% of calories). It is high in iron (34% DV), copper (49% DV) and manganese (21% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat, which provides 34% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
336cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
1.2g
Net carbs
9g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
4.9g
6.6 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Iron34%
  • Copper49%
  • Manganese21%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Dietary fiber17%
  • Pantothenic acid11%
  • Magnesium14%
  • Phosphorus12%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Saturated fat34%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 5 min
  1. 1

    Ensure your dark chocolate is vegan (not all dark chocolate is vegan).

  2. 2

    Remove the avocado from the skins and pits, then pulse in a food processor until smooth. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl at 50% power for 1 minute, stirring well. Continue melting at 15-second intervals, stirring after each, until fully melted.

  4. 4

    Combine melted chocolate with avocado, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix well and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.

  5. 5

    Scoop chilled mixture into tablespoons, form into truffles, and roll in coconut. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to two weeks.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (58 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A3 μg
0%
Vitamin C3 mg
4%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E1 mg
5%
Vitamin K9 μg
7%
Thiamine0 mg
2%
Riboflavin (B2)0.1 mg
4%
Niacin1 mg
5%
Vitamin B60.1 mg
7%
Folate (B9)27 μg
7%
Vitamin B120.1 μg
2%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
11%
Choline5 mg
1%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium20 mg
2%
Iron3 mg
34%
Potassium326 mg
7%
Magnesium59 mg
14%
Phosphorus86 mg
12%
Zinc1 mg
8%
Copper0.4 mg
49%
Manganese0.5 mg
21%
Selenium2 μg
4%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene10 μg—
Arginine0 g—
Aspartic acid0.1 g—
Beta carotene25 μg—
Caffeine17 mg—
Cystine0 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride2 μg—
Fructose0 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose0.1 g—
Glutamic acid0.1 g—
Glycine0 g—
Histidine0 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine0 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine0.1 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine0.1 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0 g—
Monounsaturated fats6 g—
Phenylalanine0 g—
Polyunsaturated fats1 g—
Proline0 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Serine0 g—
Starch0 g—
Sucrose6 g—
Theobromine168 mg—
Threonine0 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60.3 g—
Tryptophan0 g—
Tyrosine0 g—
Valine0 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30 μg—

Burning 196 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 37min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 24min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 16min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 28min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Vegan Avocado Truffles?

One serving of Vegan Avocado Truffles (1 serving) has 196 calories, which works out to 336 calories per 100 g. That is about 9.8% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Vegan Avocado Truffles high in protein?

Not especially. It has 2.4 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 5% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Vegan Avocado Truffles keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 9 g of net carbs and 29% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Vegan Avocado Truffles?

30 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

How much sugar is in Vegan Avocado Truffles?

6.6 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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