Easy, delicious raw marzipan treats covered in chocolate. Perfect as a healthy Easter snack!

Marzipan is something I seem to associate strongly with Easter time.
Probably because of the marzipan decoration on Simnel cakes but there is something about the flavour that makes me nostalgic for past Easters and Spring.
Anyway, for this Easter I have made some raw marzipan truffles which are so moreish and divine - they would be welcome any time of year!

To make these extra Easter-y (Easter-ish?) you could use egg shaped molds and serve them in pastel coloured mini muffin cases.
Or if you wanted to make these into 'Simnel Cake Truffles' you could add some chopped dried fruit to the marzipan, along with some mixed spices.

📖 Recipe

Raw Marzipan Chocolates
Delicious raw vegan marzipan covered in chocolate. A wonderful Easter treat!
Ingredients
Raw marzipan
- 100 g / 1 cup ground almonds
- 2-3 tbsp agave nectar
- ¼ tsp almond extract
- optional 1 tsp vanilla extract
Raw chocolate coating
- 120 ml / ½ cup of virgin coconut oil, melted
- 1 tbsp agave nectar
- 5 tbsp raw cacao powder
Instructions
- In a food processor, mix together the ingredients for the raw marzipan until it balls together into a doughy mixture. Add more sweetener if it's too dry or more ground almonds if it's too wet.
- Roll the marzipan into small balls (approx 18) and place them in the freezer whilst you prepare the chocolate coating.
- To make the chocolate coating, prepare a double boiler by placing a heat-proof bowl on top of a pan of boiled water. Add the coconut oil and allow it to melt. Once melted, remove from the heat and whisk in the agave and cacao powder. Taste and adjust sweetness, if needed.
- Remove the marzipan balls from the freezer and dip them one at a time into the melted chocolate. I used a skewer stick to dip them in and turn to remove any excess chocolate. Place them onto some greaseproof paper and place in the fridge to set for at least 30 minutes.
- These can be kept in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
Yield 18 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 129Total Fat 10gSaturated Fat 5gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 4gCholesterol 0mgSodium 38mgCarbohydrates 8gFiber 1gSugar 5gProtein 2g
marcie says
You know, I rarely ever have marzipan! These chocolates look so delicious and definitely are a must-try! :)
Aimee says
I find it so addictive, especially when it's covered in chocolate!
Monica says
Aimee, these look so good! I adore almonds and have a homemade marzipan chocolate recipe on my list of to-do's. Marzipan makes me think of Easter, too...maybe it's the decorations on cakes and such or just that I think of all kinds of treats at Easter? Thanks for the inspiration!
Aimee says
Thanks Monica :-) And yes, maybe it's just anything sweet reminds me of Easter!
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
These look so like the perfect little bites! I love all almond and chocolate treats - these are so perfect for Easter :)
Aimee says
Thanks Kelly :-)
Anca says
They look so good. I saved the recipe.
Aimee says
They're so addictive! Let me know if you try them :-)
Emma says
Marzipan is my favorite! I don't really eat the "real" stuff these days as I'm not keen on all the sugar but these look like a wonderful alternative. I'm obsessed with almond extract!
Aimee says
Me too! I seem to be putting it in everything these days