Looking for a low-carb treat that’s quick, easy, and perfect year-round? These Almond Butter Truffles are just what you need! Ready in under 30 minutes, they’re not only a breeze to whip up but can also be made ahead of time for added convenience.
Over the years, we’ve experimented with countless truffle recipes—and for good reason! Truffles are a crowd-pleaser at parties, a fantastic option for meal prep, and endlessly customizable to suit your cravings. Plus, their bite-sized goodness makes them ideal for any occasion.
While some of our past truffle recipes were designed with seasonal flavors or coffee lovers in mind, these Almond Butter Truffles stand out for their versatility. They’re the perfect treat no matter the time of year!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Keto-Friendly and Gluten Free. This recipe is grain-free, low-carb, and gluten free! It’s a great sweet treat for anyone following a low-carb diet.
- Party Favorite. These truffles are perfect for the dessert table at group gatherings regardless of the time of year!
- Easily Make Ahead. These truffles keep well in the fridge or freezer so you can easily make this recipe ahead of time!
Ingredients Overview
Below are the simple ingredients you will need to make this keto truffles recipe. Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the page to see the exact amounts for each ingredient.
- Cream Cheese: Full-fat cream cheese is best for the creamiest taste and texture.
- Almond Butter (no sugar added): You can use your personal preference for the brand of almond butter just be sure to choose a low carb option.
- Confectioners Monkfruit Sweetener: This will be the low carb sweetener for the truffle filling.
- Vanilla Extract: This will be used to add flavor to the truffle filling.
- Sugar-Free White Chocolate Chips: These will be used to create the chocolate truffle coating.
- Coconut Oil: Helps smooth out the melted chocolate and adds a delicious rich flavor.
- Almonds: finely chopped and salted
How to Make Almond Butter Truffles
Below are photos and recipe steps so you can easily make this sugar-free truffles recipe at home. You will also need a stovetop burner or microwave, a saucepan or microwave safe bowl, a whisk, a mixing bowl, a baking sheet, parchment paper, and a double boiler (if not using microwave to melt chocolate coating).
Melt Filling Ingredients
Combine the cream cheese, almond butter, sweetener, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
Shape the Truffles
Roll the cheesecake mixture into tablespoon-sized balls (this is easier if you chill it for a few minutes first). Freeze the cheesecake balls at least 20 minutes so it is easier to dip them into the warm chocolate.
Make the Chocolate Coating
Melt the chocolate and coconut oil to make the chocolate coating. You can use a double broiler or melt in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30 second increments at 50% power.
Coat the Truffles
Dip the cheesecake balls into the chocolate, and place on a silicone or wax paper lined baking sheet. Then sprinkle the top of the truffles with the chopped salted almonds before the chocolate dries.
Serve
These almond butter truffles are a tasty treat with a hot drink, or you can serve them on a dessert platter with other sweets for get-togethers or parties! Below are some of our favorite recipes to pair them with.
- Keto Milkshake
- Peppermint Mocha Truffles
- No Bake Cheesecake Parfait
- Gingerbread Latte
- Lemon Blondies
Storage Instructions
Store any leftover truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can also freeze them in a freezer-safe container for up to 1 month. Thaw frozen truffles in the refrigerator overnight before enjoying them for the best biteable texture.
Tips and Tricks
- You can use a small cookie scoop to dish out the batter to keep the truffles uniform in size.
- Add extra toppings to the truffles for more texture, flavor, and presentation like sprinkles or a dusting of cocoa powder or matcha powder.
- This recipe could be dairy-free by swapping the cream cheese for a dairy-free alternative and using dairy-free white chocolate chips.
Recipe FAQ
Yes, this recipe is gluten free when prepared as described.
Absolutely! You can come up with your own flavor variations or try one of our other truffle flavors. We have lemon truffles, coconut truffles, and espresso truffles just to name a few!
Other Sweet Snack Recipes
Almond Butter Truffles
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup creamy almond butter sugar free
- ½ cup confectioners monkfruit sweetener
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¾ cup Lily’s white sugar-free chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped salted almonds
Instructions
- Combine the cream cheese, almond butter, sweetener, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Roll the cheesecake mixture into tablespoon-sized balls (this is easier if you chill it for a few minutes first). Freeze the cheesecake balls at least 20 minutes so it is easier to dip them into the warm chocolate.
- Melt the chocolate and coconut oil to make the chocolate coating. You can use a double broiler or melt in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30 second increments at 50% power.
- Dip the cheesecake balls into the chocolate, and place on a silicone or wax paper lined baking sheet.
- Sprinkle the top of the truffles with the chopped salted almonds before the chocolate dries.
