Looking for a healthy chocolate treat that doesn’t require baking or a long ingredient list? These 4-ingredient chocolate truffles are here to change your snack game! Made with just dates, coconut, cocoa powder, and water, they’re soft, rich, chocolatey, and completely guilt-free. Perfect for anyone following a vegan, paleo, or gluten-free lifestyle – or for those simply trying to ditch processed snacks.
No stove, no oven, no stress. Just blend, roll, chill… and devour.
Why You’ll Love These No-bake Chocolate Truffles
These sweet little bites are one of my go-to healthy snacks. Not only are they incredibly easy to make, but they’re also:
- Naturally sweetened with dates (no refined sugar!)
- Rich in fiber and healthy fats
- Portable, freezer-friendly, and kid-approved
- So much cheaper than store-bought energy bites!
Ready to roll?
How to Make 4-Ingredient Chocolate Truffle Recipe
Ingredients (Makes about 12 truffles)
- 400 g (2 ¼ cups — approx. 14 oz) pitted dates
- 130 g (1 ⅓ cups) coconut flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons cold water
Step-by-step Instructions
Soften the dates
Place the pitted dates in warm water and let them soak for about 10 minutes to soften them up. This will help them blend easily and give the truffles that soft, chewy texture.
Blend the mixture
Drain the dates and place them in a food processor along with about 2/3 of the coconut flour, the cocoa powder, and the cold water. Blend for about a minute, scraping down the sides every 20 seconds. Keep blending until a soft dough forms and pulls together into a ball.
If the mixture seems too dry and crumbly, add a bit more cold water (1 teaspoon at a time). If it’s too sticky, add more coconut flour and cocoa powder in equal parts.
Chill
Let the mixture rest in the fridge for about 30 minutes. This step helps the flavors develop and makes shaping the truffles a lot easier.
Roll the truffles
Spread the remaining coconut on a plate. Line another plate or tray with parchment paper. Scoop out about 1–2 tablespoons of the mixture and roll into a ball using your hands. Gently roll the truffle in the shredded coconut to coat.
Serve or store
Place the finished truffles on the prepared plate. Repeat until all the mixture is used. Enjoy right away or keep them stored for later.
4-ingredient chocolate truffles: Storage Tips
Store the truffles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 10 days. They’re also freezer-friendly! Just place a sheet of parchment between the layers and freeze for up to 2 months. Let them thaw in the fridge overnight before enjoying.
Tips for Perfect Chocolate Truffles
- Use Medjool dates if possible – they’re naturally soft and sweet.
- Make it your own: add a pinch of cinnamon, a few drops of vanilla, or a handful of chopped nuts.
- Want them more chocolatey? Roll in cocoa powder instead of coconut for a deep chocolate finish.
4-Ingredient Chocolate Truffles: Healthy, Sweet, and Ready in Minutes
Ingredients
- 400 g pitted dates
- 130 g coconut flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- Place the pitted dates in warm water and let them soak for about 10 minutes to soften them up. This will help them blend easily and give the truffles that soft, chewy texture.
- Drain the dates and place them in a food processor along with about 2/3 of the coconut flour, the cocoa powder, and the cold water. Blend for about a minute, scraping down the sides every 20 seconds. Keep blending until a soft dough forms and pulls together into a ball.
- If the mixture seems too dry and crumbly, add a bit more cold water (1 teaspoon at a time). If it’s too sticky, add more coconut flour and cocoa powder in equal parts.
- Let the mixture rest in the fridge for about 30 minutes. This step helps the flavors develop and makes shaping the truffles a lot easier.
- Spread the remaining coconut on a plate. Line another plate or tray with parchment paper.
- Scoop out about 1–2 tablespoons of the mixture and roll into a ball using your hands. Gently roll the truffle in the shredded coconut to coat.
- Place the finished truffles on the prepared plate. Repeat until all the mixture is used.
- Enjoy right away or keep them stored for later.
