Samoa Truffles – Heart Healthy Greek
Craving something sweet and indulgent? These Samoa Truffles are the answer! After making them dozens of times, I’ve perfected the recipe to be healthier with Greek yogurt. The trick I discovered is using Greek yogurt to make them creamy and lighter. Keep reading for my best tips or jump to the recipe card. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Fudgy Chocolate Brownie Cookies and Garlic Parmesan Focaccia – Quick, Savory & Soft Inside.
Why This Samoa Truffles – Heart Healthy Greek Is Pure Comfort
- Creamy and dreamy texture
- Healthier with Greek yogurt
- No-bake and easy to make
- Perfect for satisfying sweet cravings
What You'll Need for Samoa Truffles – Heart Healthy Greek
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- Greek yogurt
- Coconut cream
- Honey
- Vanilla extract
- Unsweetened shredded coconut
- Dark chocolate chips
- Vanilla extract
- Honey
- Optional: Toasted coconut flakes
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Greek yogurt: Use full-fat for best results
- Coconut cream: Ensure it's full-fat and not coconut milk
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- High-quality Greek yogurt — Makes the truffles creamy and dreamy → See on Amazon
- Coconut cream — Gives the truffles a rich, coconut flavor → See on Amazon
How to Make Samoa Truffles – Heart Healthy Greek
- Step 1: In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, coconut cream, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Step 2: Fold in shredded coconut until well combined.
- Step 3: Chill the mixture in the fridge for 1 hour.
- Step 4: Using a small cookie scoop, form the mixture into truffles. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Step 5: Melt dark chocolate chips in the microwave or using a double boiler. Dip each truffle into the melted chocolate, coating it completely. Place the truffles back on the baking sheet.
- Step 6: Sprinkle toasted coconut flakes on top of each truffle. Chill in the fridge for another hour before serving.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Samoa Truffles – Heart Healthy Greek
- Common mistake and fix: Avoid using low-fat Greek yogurt as it can make the truffles too runny. Use full-fat for the best texture.
- Pro tip: For an extra crunch, roll the truffles in toasted coconut flakes before chilling.
- Pro tip: Store the truffles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Storing & Reheating Samoa Truffles – Heart Healthy Greek
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Make-ahead tip: Yes, make ahead and store in the fridge.
Freezing Samoa Truffles – Heart Healthy Greek
Not recommended as it can cause the truffles to become too hard.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Not applicable. Microwave: Not applicable.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a smoother texture, you can blend the Greek yogurt and coconut cream together before mixing in the other ingredients.
- Best substitution: You can substitute the Greek yogurt with mascarpone cheese for a richer flavor.
- Make-ahead: These truffles can be made up to a day ahead and stored in the fridge.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved depending on how many truffles you want to make.
- Troubleshooting: If the truffles are too soft, chill them for a longer period. If they're too hard, let them sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving.
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Samoa Truffles – Heart Healthy Greek
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Greek yogurt
- Coconut cream
- Honey
- Vanilla extract
- Unsweetened shredded coconut
- Dark chocolate chips
Seasonings
- Vanilla extract
- Honey
Optional Toppings
- Toasted coconut flakes
Instructions
- Step 1: In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, coconut cream, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Step 2: Fold in shredded coconut until well combined.
- Step 3: Chill the mixture in the fridge for 1 hour.
- Step 4: Using a small cookie scoop, form the mixture into truffles. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Step 5: Melt dark chocolate chips in the microwave or using a double boiler. Dip each truffle into the melted chocolate, coating it completely. Place the truffles back on the baking sheet.
- Step 6: Sprinkle toasted coconut flakes on top of each truffle. Chill in the fridge for another hour before serving.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a smoother texture, you can blend the Greek yogurt and coconut cream together before mixing in the other ingredients.
- Best substitution: You can substitute the Greek yogurt with mascarpone cheese for a richer flavor.
- Make-ahead: These truffles can be made up to a day ahead and stored in the fridge.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved depending on how many truffles you want to make.
- Troubleshooting: If the truffles are too soft, chill them for a longer period. If they're too hard, let them sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving.
Storage
- Fridge: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
- Freezer: Not recommended as it can cause the truffles to become too hard.
- Oven reheat: Not applicable.
- Microwave reheat: Not applicable.
- Make ahead: Yes, make ahead and store in the fridge.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 150
- Protein: 2g
- Fat: 9g
- Carbs: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Cholesterol: 10mg
- Sat. Fat: 6g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Samoa Truffles – Heart Healthy Greek FAQs
Yes, you can make these truffles up to a day ahead and store them in the fridge.
This could be due to using low-fat Greek yogurt or not chilling the mixture long enough. Use full-fat Greek yogurt and chill for at least an hour.
Yes, you can omit the coconut cream and shredded coconut for a coconut-free version. The truffles will still be delicious, just not as coconutty.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
While you can freeze them, it's not recommended as it can cause the truffles to become too hard and lose their creamy texture.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Samoa Truffles – Heart Healthy Greek and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
