Coffee-Spiced Meatloaf with Mocha Truffles
A bold, coffee-spiced vegan meatloaf made with lentils, mushrooms, and walnuts, paired with rich, silky mocha truffles for a sassy dessert finish.
Ingredients
- For the Coffee-Spiced Meatloaf:
- 1 cup cooked lentils
- 1 cup chopped mushrooms
- ½ cup finely chopped walnuts
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp instant coffee granules
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- For the Mocha Truffles:
- 1 cup dark vegan chocolate chips
- ¼ cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tbsp espresso powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- Cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
Make the Meatloaf:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Mix flaxseed and water, set aside to gel.
- Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant. Add mushrooms, cook until moisture evaporates.
- In a processor, combine lentils, mushrooms, walnuts, soy sauce, tomato paste, spices, and coffee granules. Pulse until chunky but combined.
- Stir in breadcrumbs and flax mixture by hand.
- Press mixture into loaf pan. Smooth top.
- Bake 45 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes before slicing with dignity.
Make the Mocha Truffles:
- In a saucepan, heat coconut milk until steaming.
- Add espresso powder, stir to dissolve.
- Pour over chocolate chips in a bowl. Let sit 2 minutes.
- Stir until smooth, add maple syrup and vanilla.
- Chill 1 hour.
- Scoop and roll into balls. Dust with cocoa powder. Try not to eat them all immediately.
Notes
📊 Nutritional Values (Per Serving – 1 slice meatloaf + 2 truffles)
- Calories: 340
- Total Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
💪 Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 20%
- Folate: 15%
- Magnesium: 18%
- Calcium: 12%
- Vitamin B6: 14%
💡 Additional Notes & Tips
- Add liquid smoke for that “grilled-on-a-volcano” vibe.
- Swap mushrooms for black beans if you’re feeling rebellious.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container—unless your friends “accidentally” eat everything.
- Freeze truffles for late-night emergencies (a.k.a. Tuesdays).
- Serve with a side salad to trick yourself into believing this is health food.