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5 Ingredient Vegan Peanut Butter Coconut Truffles (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Protein-Rich, Healthy)

Published: Dec 3, 2018 · by Demeter | Beaming Baker 35 Comments · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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5 Ingredient Vegan Peanut Butter Coconut Truffles (V, GF): an easy recipe for decadent peanut butter coconut truffles enrobed in a thick layer of chocolate, and topped with coconut flakes. Made with healthy ingredients. Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Refined Sugar-Free.

5 Ingredient Vegan Peanut Butter Coconut Truffles (V, GF): an easy recipe for decadent peanut butter coconut truffles enrobed in a thick layer of chocolate, and topped with coconut flakes. Made with healthy ingredients. #PeanutButter #HealthyDesserts #ChristmasCandy #VeganChristmas #GlutenFreeVegan #BeamingBaker #Coconut #CandyRecipe | Recipe at BeamingBaker.com

Funny thing about having food be your job: food is everywhere, and you have to think about it constantly. For better or for worse. Make that for better or for hungrier. Hehe. Couple that with a person who already thinks about food 24/7… well, you’ve got a recipe for… oh, never mind.

Case in point: I wasn’t even going to do a homemade truffle candy-ish recipe this year until I went grocery shopping. Then I went again. And again, and again. Thing is, there are so many advertisements/pressures to make candy for the holidays!

5 Ingredient Vegan Peanut Butter Coconut Truffles (V, GF): an easy recipe for decadent peanut butter coconut truffles enrobed in a thick layer of chocolate, and topped with coconut flakes. Made with healthy ingredients. #PeanutButter #HealthyDesserts #ChristmasCandy #VeganChristmas #GlutenFreeVegan #BeamingBaker #Coconut #CandyRecipe | Recipe at BeamingBaker.com

And here I was, looking back at all of these past holiday shenanigans and thinking I was the sole reason to blame for the pop-up Beaming Baker homemade candy factory that rises up in my house every year. 😉 You can “blame” that for these admittedly yummy and fun-to-make recipes:

5 Minute Homemade Fudge Recipe

Paleo Vegan Chocolate Coconut Truffles

Paleo Almond Butter Cups

3 Ingredient Homemade Crunch Bars

Vegan Paleo Almond Joy

5 Ingredient Vegan Peanut Butter Coconut Truffles (V, GF): an easy recipe for decadent peanut butter coconut truffles enrobed in a thick layer of chocolate, and topped with coconut flakes. Made with healthy ingredients. #PeanutButter #HealthyDesserts #ChristmasCandy #VeganChristmas #GlutenFreeVegan #BeamingBaker #Coconut #CandyRecipe | Recipe at BeamingBaker.com

Anyway, every grocery shopping trip I went on, I saw ad after ad with the most gorgeous homemade truffles everywhere! I was convinced that homemade vegan truffles were THE only gift to give this holiday season, and that I am way too susceptible to advertising. Dang it!

So here I am relenting, and sharing the easiest, but still totally impressive peanut butter truffle recipe with you: gluten free and vegan peanut butter coconut truffles. They’re made with just 5 ingredients, just a few steps more than making homemade energy balls, and totally make you feel like a chocolatier, or candy connoisseur, or something else totally fancy and amazing. And who doesn’t want that? 😉

5 Ingredient Vegan Peanut Butter Coconut Truffles (V, GF): an easy recipe for decadent peanut butter coconut truffles enrobed in a thick layer of chocolate, and topped with coconut flakes. Made with healthy ingredients. #PeanutButter #HealthyDesserts #ChristmasCandy #VeganChristmas #GlutenFreeVegan #BeamingBaker #Coconut #CandyRecipe | Recipe at BeamingBaker.com

Alright, enough chit chat, let’s get down to the good stuff! Here are these Vegan Peanut Butter Coconut Truffles’ finest points (aka TL;DR). They’re:

  • made with just 5 ingredients
  • super easy to make, in just two bowls — seriously such an easy peanut butter truffles recipe!
  • delightfully vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free
  • easily customizable: just go ahead and mix in whatever add-ins you’d like, if you’re not a fan of coconut. Try: nuts, chopped up candy, seeds and more!
  • the best vegan gluten free healthy homemade truffles you’ll ever have! (including: Gluten Free Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles and Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles)
  • made with the simple, whole and healthy ingredients you know and love
  • so delicious paired with Peanut Butter Coconut Oatmeal Cookies and No Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Energy Bites (just 4 ingredients!)
  • the tastiest way to enjoy a satisfyingly sweet protein-rich treat!
  • soon to be your favorite homemade vegan peanut butter truffles or dark chocolate peanut butter truffles (if you use dark chocolate goodness to make these!)

Are you ready to learn how to make peanut butter truffles? 😉 Let’s do it! I’ll grab the creamy peanut butter, you grab the vegan chocolate. I’m so happy to be here with you, making all of the homemade treats for our loved ones this holiday season. Make sure to carve out a little time for yourself. You deserve it. ‘Til next time…

Sending you all my love and maybe even a dove, xo Demeter ❤️

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5 Ingredient Vegan Peanut Butter Coconut Truffles (V, GF): an easy recipe for decadent peanut butter coconut truffles enrobed in a thick layer of chocolate, and topped with coconut flakes. Made with healthy ingredients. #PeanutButter #HealthyDesserts #ChristmasCandy #VeganChristmas #GlutenFreeVegan #BeamingBaker #Coconut #CandyRecipe | Recipe at BeamingBaker.com

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Gluten Free Vegan Peanut Butter Recipes

If you enjoyed this Vegan Peanut Butter Coconut Truffles recipe, then you’ll just love these healthy peanut butter dessert recipes:

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5 Ingredient Vegan Peanut Butter Coconut Truffles (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Protein-Rich, Healthy)


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  • Author: Demeter | Beaming Baker
  • Yield: 26-33 (mine made 29 truffles) 1x
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5 Ingredient Vegan Peanut Butter Coconut Truffles (V, GF): an easy recipe for decadent peanut butter coconut truffles enrobed in a thick layer of chocolate, and topped with coconut flakes. Made with healthy ingredients. Protein-Packed, Dairy-Free, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Refined Sugar-Free.


Ingredients

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Peanut Butter Coconut Balls

  • 1 cup natural, unsalted creamy peanut butter
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
  • ½ cup coconut flour
  • ¼ cup gluten-free small coconut flakes

Chocolate Peanut Butter Topping

  • ¼ cup vegan chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons natural, unsalted creamy peanut butter

Coconut Garnish

  • 1–2 tablespoons gluten-free small coconut flakes

Instructions

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper. Clear some space in the freezer for this sheet. Set aside at room temperature.
  2. In a medium bowl, add peanut butter, maple syrup, and coconut flour. Whisk as long as you can. When the mixture gets harder to stir, use a rubber spatula to fold until well incorporated. Fold until thickened. Fold in coconut. Cover bowl and freeze for 15-25 minutes, until firm.
  3. Remove from freezer. Using a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop and drop peanut butter balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spaced evenly apart. Here is the 1-tablespoon cookie scoop that I use. Place in the freezer to chill while preparing the topping.
  4. Use the double-boiler method to make the chocolate topping, or do the following. Add Chocolate Peanut Butter Topping ingredients to a small, microwave-safe boil. Heat in 20-second increments until chocolate is softened and melty. Stir in between heating increments, until smooth. Spoon ¼ to ½ teaspoon of chocolate topping onto each ball. Sprinkle Coconut Garnish on top.
  5. Chill in the freezer for about 10-15 minutes, or until chocolate topping is firm. Enjoy! Storing instructions below.

    Adapted from my 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Bites.

    Also try my Peanut Butter Coconut Oatmeal Cookies and my Paleo Vegan Almond Joy Truffles.

Notes

– Truffles will become firmer and less moist the next day.
– Store in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
– Freezing instructions: store in an airtight container in the freezer for 1-2 months. Very firm, but soft enough to eat straight out of the freezer.

  • Category: Candy, Snacks, Dessert, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Protein-Rich

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Here are a few items I used in today’s recipe. 🙂

Coconut Flour | Maple Syrup | 2-Tablespoon Cookie Scoop | OXO Mixing Bowls | Unbleached Parchment Paper | Stainless Steel Measuring Cups | Paleo Vegan Chocolate Chips

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  1. Trish says

    January 8, 2019

    Would these work without the addition of coconut? My husband hates the taste of it. Or is there something else I could sub in them?

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      January 10, 2019

      Hi Trish! Yep, you can make these without the coconut. Hope your husband enjoys!

      Reply
  2. Sandra | A Dash of Sanity says

    December 9, 2018

    I love that these are gluten free! A perfect treat for my gluten free friends!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      December 10, 2018

      Yay! I think they’ll definitely enjoy these. .

      Reply
  3. Melanie Bauer says

    December 4, 2018

    These look so yummy! Definitely making a batch of these, such a great treat!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      December 5, 2018

      Thanks Melanie! Hope you enjoy! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Des says

    December 4, 2018

    Chocolate and peanut butter are the perfect combinations. I love that you have added coconut!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      December 5, 2018

      Seriously, they go so well together!

      Reply
  5. Jacque Hastert says

    December 4, 2018

    If truffles were a food group it would be my favorite! These sound amazing and as a bonus, they are gluten-free count me in.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      December 5, 2018

      Hehe! I’m all for having that as a food group! 😉

      Reply
  6. Brittany Audra @ Audra's Appetite says

    December 4, 2018

    Love literally everything about these! Chocolate, peanut butter, coconut, no bake….YES! 🙂

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      December 5, 2018

      Yeah!!! The best of everything in one truffle! 😉

      Reply
  7. Catalina says

    December 4, 2018

    Looks divine! My whole family will go crazy over these!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      December 4, 2018

      Thanks Catalina! Hope y’all enjoy!

      Reply
  8. Annissa says

    December 4, 2018

    These truffles looks amazingly delicious! Perfect for a holiday gift too!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      December 4, 2018

      Thanks Anissa! I’m totally gifting these to so many folks this year! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Lora says

    December 4, 2018

    Is it wrong that I want one now for breakfast? These look great!!

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      December 4, 2018

      LOL nope! These are a wonderful sweet treat for those busy mornings! .

      Reply
  10. Dorothy Reinhold says

    December 3, 2018

    I am so excited!! Love that these are dairy and refined sugar free! Can’t wait to whip these up!

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      December 4, 2018

      Yay! I think you’re going to love these Dorothy!

      Reply
  11. Amanda says

    December 3, 2018

    Love the coconut on top such a great idea !!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      December 4, 2018

      Yes! The topping is one of my favorite parts. 🙂

      Reply
  12. Allena Whittaker says

    December 3, 2018

    These look great! I am wondering how you think it would work to roll the mixture out, chill in freezer, then cut out with cute mini cookie cutters instead of rolling into balls? Thanks for the great recipes!

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      December 4, 2018

      Hi Allena! Ooh what a fun idea! They’ll definitely soften up once they’re out of the freezer, but otherwise they should be good. Let me know how it goes!

      Reply
      • Allena Whittaker says

        December 4, 2018

        Thanks for the reply! I will give it a shot. Also I asked the same question twice because my page wasn’t displaying it .

        Reply
  13. kim says

    December 3, 2018

    These look like the perfect poppable bites! So perfect for holiday gift giving too!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      December 3, 2018

      Yes! These seriously make the best gifts! .

      Reply
  14. Mary Bostow says

    December 3, 2018

    Ohhh yes! I absolutely love these little truffles. Now, this recipe will be one of my favorites. Looks incredible!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      December 3, 2018

      Woohoo! Hope you enjoy them Mary!

      Reply
      • Stacey Pospisil says

        December 16, 2018

        I just made these today for a Christmas party and they are peanut butter heaven! Thank you for all you do! 🙂

        ★★★★★

        Reply
        • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

          December 18, 2018

          Woohoo! I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed them Stacey! . And thank you for taking the time to leave such kind words! .

          Reply
  15. Natalie says

    December 3, 2018

    These truffles look and sound amazing! Perfect for Christmas too!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      December 3, 2018

      Exactly! The best kind of gift to give (or get .)

      Reply
  16. SHASHI AT SAVORYSPIN says

    December 3, 2018

    I can never have enough peanut butter and chocolate combos around – especially this time of year and I so love that these are on the healthy side which means I can enjoy two of these with my morning cuppa right!? 🙂

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      December 3, 2018

      Same here Shashi! . Oh yes, these would be soo good with coffee! .

      Reply

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