• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Recipe Index
  • FAQ
  • About
  • Cookbooks

All Day I Dream About Food

menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipe Index
  • FAQ
  • About
  • Cookbooks
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • RSS
    • Twitter
  • search icon
    Homepage link
    • Recipe Index
    • FAQ
    • About
    • Cookbooks
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • RSS
    • Twitter
  • ×

    Home » Other Desserts » Keto Peppermint Oreo Truffles

    Published: Dec 9, 2021 by Carolyn

    Keto Peppermint Oreo Truffles

    This post may contain Amazon or other affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    3.6K shares
    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

    Delicious keto peppermint truffles that taste like Oreo cookies! These easy sugar-free cookie dough balls are a healthy nut-free holiday treat.

    Keto peppermint oreo truffles piled up on a metal cake stand.

    Everyone loves a good truffle around the holidays. They look so pretty nestled into a gift box, and they taste so indulgent.

    And if they happen to be keto truffles, they can make the world seem more merry and bright.

    These keto peppermint “Oreo” truffles are a dream come true. They’re easy to make and have that classic peppermint Oreo flavor, but with a fraction of the carbs.

    Oh and did I mention that they’re nut-free too? The perfect keto candy for everyone on your list!

    Keto truffles dipped in white and dark sugar-free dark chocolate, in red and white striped candy cups.

    Keto truffles for the holidays

    I have a bit of an obsession with truffles, cake balls, and cookie dough bites. I love making them because they’re easy and and delicious, and great for sharing and gift-giving.

    And the possible variations are seemingly endless! A few of my favorites include:

    • Keto Pecan Pie Truffles
    • Sugar-free Ferrero Rocher
    • Keto Peanut Butter Balls
    • Lemon Cake Balls

    And when keto-friendly white chocolate finally came on the scene, it took my sugar-free truffles to a whole new level. Thank you, ChocZero!

    Now all the delicious white-chocolate dipped treats I’d been eyeing for ages were within my low carb grasp. And these keto peppermint truffles were very high on my list of must-make recipes.

    Clickable banner: 10% off all ChocZero Products with Code FOODDREAMER
    A wooden plate filled with keto truffles, in front of a cake stand filled with more truffles.

    Ingredients

    You will need:

    • Sunflower seed flour (can sub almond flour)
    • Powdered sweetener
    • Extra dark or black cocoa powder
    • Butter
    • Peppermint extract (oil-based recommended)
    • Vanilla extract
    • Sugar-free chocolate chips (dark, white, milk, or a combination)
    • Cocoa butter or coconut oil
    • Sugar-free sprinkles (optional)
    Keto truffles dipped in dark and white chocolate, piled up on a silver cake stand.

    How to make keto peppermint “Oreo” truffles

    Of course this keto truffle recipes doesn’t use real Oreos or any such madness! Here are my best tips for getting it right:

    1. Use finely ground sunflower seed flour. This makes them nut-free but you can also use almond flour. You want the grind to be fine enough that you don’t see little flecks of the ground seeds or nuts in the truffles.
    2. Use black cocoa powder, if you can find it. This is the same trick I used in my keto oreo cookies, as it gives the cookies more of that classic Oreo flavor. If you can’t get black cocoa powder, try using extra dark or Dutch process.
    3. Whisk the dry ingredients. Before you add any of the wet ingredients, make sure to whisk the flour, sweetener and cocoa powder well and break up any clumps.
    4. Stir in the butter and extracts. The melted butter is the “glue” that binds the truffles together, but if it’s crumbly, you can stir in water until you can roll the dough into balls.
    5. Freeze the truffles. These are relatively soft truffles and freezing them makes it much easier to dip in chocolate. It also helps set the chocolate much faster.

    Dipping and decorating

    1. Melt the chocolate. As always, melting keto chocolate double boiler style to keep it from seizing. The addition of a little cocoa butter or coconut oil helps it melt much more smoothly.
    2. Use oil-based peppermint extract. Melted chocolate is finicky and keto melted chocolate is even more so. It can seize easily with the addition of liquid, so using oil-based flavorings helps prevent this.
    3. Dip the truffles. Grab a couple of forks so that you can roll the balls around quickly in the chocolate. As you lift out the coated ball, tap the fork gently on the side of the bowl to remove excess drips.
    4. Let them set. If you froze the balls, the chocolate will set quite quickly but you still want to get them into the fridge to make sure it hardens properly
    5. Decorate! If you are planning on adding a few sprinkles, be sure to sprinkle them on top right after dipping the balls and before the chocolate hardens. But you can also use any leftover melted chocolate to drizzle on top decoratively.
    Close up shot of keto peppermint truffles with a bite taken out of one.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Do I have to use sunflower seed flour?

    Not at all! Almond flour works just as well in these keto peppermint truffles. Really any finely ground nut or seed flour will work but you want to make sure it doesn’t have a strong flavor to compete with the chocolate and peppermint.

    Can I use a different sweetener?

    You should be able to use any powdered sweetener, but keep in mind that Swerve has added fiber that contributes to the consistency. If your truffle mixture is too soft, you may need to add a bit more flour to make up for it. D

    I don’t like white chocolate, can I just use dark?

    The chocolate coating is up to you. You can use all dark, all milk, all white, or a combination of these. I thought it was fun to do a mix of dark and white chocolate truffles.

    Where do you get black cocoa powder?

    I purchased this brand of organic black cocoa on Amazon. But other dark cocoa, like Hersheys Extra Dark, should work quite well too. They won’t have that black Oreo look but it will be close enough!

    Can you make these keto truffles dairy-free?

    Yes, you can! Try using melted coconut oil instead of butter, and using only dark chocolate chips for the coating.

    A red bowl filled with keto peppermint truffles dipped in white and dark sugar-free chocolate.
    Close up shot of keto peppermint truffles with a bite taken out of one.

    Keto Peppermint “Oreo” Truffles

    Delicious keto peppermint truffles that taste like Oreo cookies! These easy sugar-free cookie dough balls are a healthy nut-free holiday treat. 
    5 from 5 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: keto peppermint truffles
    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Chill Time: 1 hour
    Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
    Servings: 15 servings
    Calories: 180kcal

    Ingredients

    Truffles

    • 1 ¾ cups sunflower seed flour (or almond flour)
    • ¾ cup powdered Swerve Sweetener
    • ⅓ cup extra dark cocoa powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ½ cup butter melted
    • 1 teaspoon oil-based peppermint extract
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 2 tablespoon water as needed

    Chocolate Coating

    • 2 ½ ounces dark chocolate chips, sugar-free
    • 2 ½ ounces sugar-free white chocolate chips
    • ½ ounce cocoa butter or 1 tablespoon coconut oil divided
    • ½ teaspoon oil-based peppermint extract divided

    Decorations

    • Sugar-free sprinkles
    US Customary – Metric

    Instructions

    Truffles

    • In a large bowl, whisk together the sunflower seed flour, sweetener, cocoa powder, and salt. Stir in the melted butter and extracts until the dough holds together. If it is too crumbly, add water a little at a time until it's more cohesive.
    • Scoop the dough out by the rounded tablespoon and squeeze in your palm a few times to help it stick, then roll into a ball. Place on a waxed paper lined cookie sheet and repeat with remaining dough (you should get about 30 truffles).
    • Freeze 1 hour.

    Chocolate Coating

    • In a heatproof bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water, combine the dark chocolate chips and half of the cocoa butter or coconut oil. Stir until melted and smooth. Stir in half of the peppermint extract.
    • Drop a frozen truffle into the chocolate, tossing to coat thoroughly. Lift out with a fork and tap gently on the side of the bowl to remove the excess chocolate. Dip about half of the truffles.
    • Return to the baking sheet to set. If using sprinkles to decorate, add them right away before the chocolate hardens. Repeat with remaining truffles.
    • Repeat with the white chocolate, the remaining cocoa butter, and peppermint extract. (Stay near the white chocolate at all times, stirring until smooth, as it's more finicky and likely to seize).
    • You can also use any leftover white chocolate to drizzle over the dark chocolate coated truffles.
    • Set in fridge for 20 minutes or so until chocolate is set.
    Nutrition Facts
    Keto Peppermint "Oreo" Truffles
    Amount Per Serving (2 truffles)
    Calories 180 Calories from Fat 149
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 16.6g26%
    Carbohydrates 7.8g3%
    Fiber 4g16%
    Protein 3.9g8%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    3.6K shares

    free email series

    Secrets to Keto Baking

    Tips and tricks to delicious and healthy recipes!


    Nutritional Disclaimer

    Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I am simply recounting and sharing my own experiences on this blog. Nothing I express here should be taken as medical advice and you should consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program. I provide nutritional information for my recipes simply as a courtesy to my readers. It is calculated using MacGourmet software and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count, as it does not affect my own blood glucose levels. I do my best to be as accurate as possible but you should independently calculate nutritional information on your own before relying on them. I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.

    Reader Interactions

    We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

    Comments

      Leave a Reply Cancel reply

      Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

      Recipe Rating




    1. Tree says

      December 10, 2022 at 4:01 pm

      5 stars
      Holy cow these are heavenly! So rich and chocolaty with just a hint of peppermint. I was afraid the peppermint would be overbearing but it wasn’t at all. I have good quality oil so that could make a big difference too. I tried doing the fancy drizzle but it didn’t quite work out. Major fail LOL, but they still taste amazing!

      Reply
    2. Tarra says

      December 06, 2022 at 2:06 pm

      Can you sub coconut flour in this recipe?
      If so how would you suggest to adjust the amount.

      Thank you.

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        December 07, 2022 at 2:03 pm

        I am sorry, no. It’s going to be awful with coconut flour.

        Reply
    3. Laura says

      November 18, 2022 at 9:25 pm

      Any other thoughts instead of peppermint? Not a fan of peppermint but a huge fan of Oreo truffles.

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        November 19, 2022 at 3:52 pm

        of course, just use vanilla.

        Reply
    4. Amanda says

      December 23, 2021 at 11:31 am

      Can I use alcohol based peppermint extract?

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        December 23, 2021 at 3:38 pm

        The biggest issue there is that it may make the chocolate seize when you add it.

        Reply
    5. Jennifer says

      December 22, 2021 at 11:14 pm

      5 stars
      These are addicting! But the best part is, I don’t feel bad about eating a few because they’re keto! SO yummy!

      Reply
    6. Betsy says

      December 21, 2021 at 10:52 pm

      5 stars
      Incredible flavor in these delicious morsels! Love that they’re keto but still so incredibly delicious! YUM!!

      Reply
    7. Lily says

      December 21, 2021 at 8:41 pm

      5 stars
      I can’t stop snacking on these oreo truffles, they are so good with a cup of coffee and so festive, what’s not to love?! ????❤️

      Reply
    8. JEAN says

      December 18, 2021 at 3:06 pm

      I see that Lily’s has peppermint flavored white chips for the holiday season. Do you think addtional peppermint flavor would be needed with these chips?

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        December 18, 2021 at 4:23 pm

        I haven’t yet tried them but I think you could skip it.

        Reply
    9. Annette says

      December 11, 2021 at 2:33 pm

      Can’t wait to make these! Would this recipe be a good candidate for making now and freezing until Christmas? Or maybe I should ask, how long are they good when kept in the refrigerator. Thank you!!

      Reply
    10. Tiffany Jones says

      December 09, 2021 at 9:43 am

      These look divine! I am wondering if I could use essential oil peppermint vs the oil based? Maybe add some coconut oil to make it less strong?

      Thank you for being amazing and making Keto easier for us all!

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        December 09, 2021 at 10:11 am

        Probably! I don’t use the essential oils but since this has no eggs, you can taste and adjust as you like.

        Reply

    Primary Sidebar

    FREE Secrets to Keto Baking

    Tips and tricks to delicious and healthy recipes!

    NEW E-COOKBOOK!
    The cover of Easy Dairy-Free Keto Desserts ebook.

    Carolyn Portrait

    Looking for the best low carb recipes? You’ve come to the right place! I’m Carolyn, a major carnivore and an unrepentant sweet tooth. Here you will find all you need to enjoy the low carb keto lifestyle to the fullest! Read more

    COPYRIGHT © 2023 · ALL DAY I DREAM ABOUT FOOD · DISCLOSURE POLICY · PRIVACY POLICY

    Copyright© 2023