Reminiscent of Raffaello but with different flavors, these coconut peppermint truffles with freeze-dried raspberries and pistachio butter are an easy-to-make and delicious festive sweet treat.
Sugar-free, gluten-free, lectin-free, and vegan, these peppermint truffles made with wholesome ingredients are a much healthier alternative to any Christmas candy.
I love peppermint-flavored cookies and chocolate, but it’s hard to find products or even recipes that are clean and healthy. We used shredded coconut, 100% pistachio butter, freeze-dried raspberries, pure peppermint extract, two Medjool dates, and 90% dark chocolate to make these festive peppermint truffles.
Why we love these coconut peppermint truffles with raspberries and pistachio butter:
- they are sugar-free
- they are gluten-free
- they are lectin-free
- they are dairy-free
- they are vegan
- no baking needed
- can be made in advance and frozen
- they are festive looking
- they are full of healthy fats and nutrients
- they are easy to make
- only require a few ingredients
- they are delicious
Complete list of ingredients
You only need a few ingredients to make these truffles:
- 1 1/4 cups shredded coconut (desiccated coconut)
- 1/3 cup pistachio butter
- 1/2 cup freeze-dried raspberries + more for decorating
- 2 big Medjool dates, chopped (if you have small dates, use 4)
- 1/4 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- 100 grams dark chocolate (90%), chopped
- For decoration (about 2 tablespoons of each): shredded coconut, finely ground pistachios, ground freeze-dried raspberries
How to make coconut peppermint truffles
These sugar-free peppermint truffles need no cooking other than melting the chocolate.
- Mix the coconut, pistachio, raspberries, dates, peppermint, and vanilla in a food processor.
- Take out in a bowl, and make small balls with the composition. Even if it seems crumbly, it will stick together. Put them in the fridge for 1 hour.
- Warm the chocolate in a small saucepan, on very low heat, until melted.
- Coat the truffles in the melted chocolate and sprinkle with the three toppings: raspberries, coconut, and pistachio.
- Refrigerate before serving, or freeze.
More holiday sweet treats
For more healthy holiday sweet treats, check out these recipes:
- Chocolate Chestnut Truffles (Sugar-Free)
- Healthy Sweet Potato Muffins (No Added Sugar, Gluten-Free)
- Healthy Fruitcake with Chocolate and Meringue (Gluten-Free, No Sugar)
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PrintCoconut Peppermint Truffles with Raspberries and Pistachios
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 17 truffles
Description
Reminiscent of Raffaello but with different flavors, these coconut peppermint truffles with raspberries and pistachios are an easy-to-make and delicious festive sweet treat. Sugar-free, gluten-free, lectin-free, and vegan, these peppermint truffles made with wholesome ingredients are a much healthier alternative to any Christmas candy.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup shredded coconut
- 1/3 cup pistachio butter
- 1/2 cup freeze-dried raspberries + more for decorating
- 2 big Medjool dates, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- 100 grams dark chocolate (90%), chopped
- For decoration (about 2 tablespoons of each): shredded coconut, finely ground pistachios, ground freeze-dried raspberries
Instructions
- Mix the coconut, pistachio, raspberries, dates, peppermint, and vanilla in a food processor.
- Take out in a bowl, and make small balls with the composition. Even if it seems crumbly, it will stick together. Put them in the fridge for 1 hour.
- Warm the chocolate in a small saucepan, on very low heat, until melted.
- Coat the truffles in the melted chocolate and sprinkle with the three toppings: raspberries, coconut, and pistachio.
- Refrigerate before serving, or freeze.
Notes
If the freeze-dried raspberries are whole, ground them in a food processor for decoration. Also, ground a few pistachios to almost powder for sprinkling on top of the truffles. You can make these truffles in advance and freeze them.
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