Raw Chocolate Truffles

If you love sweets and chocolate, you will love these truffles!

You'll also love that they are a worthy and healthy alternative to store bought chocolates.

I love to make these for Easter in lieu of store bought chocolate eggs which are full of hygrogenated vegetable fats, GMO's, high fructose corn syrup, artificial additives, refined sugars and tons of added calories! 

In comparison, these truffles contain prebiotic fiber that feed and support your gut biome while packing serious antioxidants and healthy fats.

They are easy to make and do not require any baking.

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Ingredients
 

• 2 cups shredded unsulfured unsweetened coconut
• 1 cup cocoa or raw cacao powder
• 1 tsp maca root or schizandra berry powder (optional)
• 2/3 cup raw honey
• 2 Tbl coconut oil, melted
• 1.5 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 3/4 tsp sea salt
• 2-3 drops peppermint essential oil (optional)
• Handful of cocao nibs or chopped hazelnuts (optional)

Procedure

1. Using a food processor, process the coconut until it becomes mealy but still chunky. 
2. Add the cocoa powder, maca or schizandra powder (if using), and sea salt. Pulse to combine.
3. Add the liquid ingredients: raw honey, melted coconut oil, vanilla and peppermint oil (if using). Pulse until combined. If the mixture is too dry, you can add a few drops of water or juice to thin.
4. Finally, add a handful of cocao nibs or crushed nuts, if desired. Pulse to combine.
5. Prepare a greased baking sheet or use a liner – and grease your hands a bit too, to prevent the mixture from sticking to your hands.
6. Using a teaspoon, pick up a small amount and roll it into a ball in the palms of your hands.
7. You might place the balls on a baking sheet close together, or you could choose to add some pizazz by rolling them in shredded coconut, crushed toasted seeds/nuts, finely shredded citrus peel, or dipped into melted chocolate. Whatever you choose, place the finished ball onto the sheet and chill in the fridge for at least an hour for maximum enjoyment!

​Note:

I’ve also made these balls with almonds, just substitute a cup of shredded coconut for almond meal. These can be made very pretty by dipping in white chocolate and sprinkling dried chopped cherry on top. You can also make these with a little rum, just cut back on the honey for the amount of rum you use.
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Enjoy and let me know how you enjoy them!!