These easy vegan chocolate truffles are made with just a few ingredients!

I am in love with these black bean chocolate truffles because they are 1) chocolatey and delicious, 2) made with just a few ingredients, and 3) made with black beans, which makes this dessert more nutritious than traditional chocolate truffles. And no, you do not taste the black beans at all. Promise! It just so happens that black beans blend up perfectly and make a great base for anything that needs a soft ‘cookie dough’ -like texture. Nature gave us black beans for many reasons, and yes you can use black beans to make chocolate truffles!

I am a huge fan of sneaking veggies and fruits into our food to make it more nutritious. The health benefits of black beans are numerous! They contain good amounts of protein and fiber as well as other good-for-you vitamins and minerals. Black beans are not usually used in desserts, but the fact that they work perfectly in these vegan black bean truffles is pure magic. Once you give these a try, let me know what you think by leaving a comment below or chatting with me on Instagram.

Why black beans?

Black beans are a magic ingredient that are surprisingly versatile in chocolate desserts. When blended, black beans form a sticky paste that thickens into something resembling cookie dough. Plus, black beans are super nutritious so you get to enjoy a dessert that also has added protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. While black beans do have a taste, the chocolate that’s used in this recipe covers it up so you don’t taste the beans at all.

What do these black bean truffles taste like?

Imagine a ball of chocolate cookie dough dipped in more chocolate and refrigerated so the outside becomes a chocolate shell. That’s essentially what these black bean chocolate truffles are. The black beans here are used as a creamy base that brings it all together. And no, you won’t taste the black beans!

What are the ingredients for these truffles?

These black bean chocolate truffles only need a few ingredients! Here’s what you need:

Chocolate: I like to use really dark chocolate to reduce the amount of sugar. The chocolate bar I used is 85% cacao, but you can use whatever chocolate fits your taste!
Vegan Caramel: I recommend using my three ingredient homemade vegan caramel for this recipe. You can sub with just cashew butter or almond butter if you don’t have the ingredients needed to make this easy caramel.
Black Beans: Rinse and soak your black beans in water overnight to remove the indigestible substances that cause excess gas.

How do you make black bean chocolate truffles?

The truffles themselves come together in just a few minutes. I recommend soaking the black beans in water overnight (about 8 hrs) to remove the gas. Start by pulsing all of the ingredients together in a food processor. After the truffles are scooped out and formed into balls, freeze them for about 20 minutes so they are solid. Then, dip the truffles in more melted chocolate and place them in the freezer again for about 20 more minutes. Altogether, you can expect to enjoy these truffles about an hour after you start.

How do you store these truffles?

Store these truffles in an airtight container in the fridge for about a week.

Recipe

Active Time: 15 mins

Rest Time: 40 mins

Yield: about 12 truffles

INGREDIENTS

1 can (15.5 oz) black beans, rinsed and soaked in water overnight
2 c chocolate, melted (I use 85% dark chocolate. Use whatever you like!)
1/2 c vegan caramel (sub: cashew butter or almond butter)

DIRECTIONS

Drain the black beans when ready to use.
Blend the drained beans, 1 c melted chocolate, and vegan caramel together in the bowl of a food processor until completely smooth.
Scoop out the truffles in 1 1/2 tbsp rounds. Place them on a baking sheet and freeze for about 20 minutes.
Remove the truffles from the freezer and dip them in the remaining melted chocolate. I do this by first pouring the chocolate in a bowl and dropping a truffle in the chocolate. Use two forks to flip the truffle around until it’s evenly coated. Place the chocolate-coated truffle on the baking sheet again and repeat until finished. Drizzle the remaining chocolate on top of the truffles to make them look pretty!
Place in the freezer again for about 20 minutes. Once the chocolate has set, it’s time to dig in!
Transfer the truffles to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to a week.

Black Bean Chocolate Truffles