I bought raw truffles like these at Essene Market a few
months ago for an afternoon snack. They
were yummy and satisfying but I thought I could figure out how to make them
myself before paying for them again.
They contain raw cacao which as numerous benefits. Another superfood, cacao contains magnesium, the essential ingredient to help you build bones and high levels
of all good stuff to keep you focused, alert and happy. It can come in multiple
forms such as cacao powder, cacao nibs and whole seeds. Cacao is raw chocolate so if you taste the
nibs (I do not recommend), which are needed for the recipe, it’ll taste pretty
bitter. That’s why Mr. Milton Hershey adds
so much sugar to his chocolate. Now you can have your chocolate without the sugar.
Need:
¼ cup organic raw cacao nibs
½ cup organic walnuts
1 ½ tablespoons agave nectar (you can use soaked dates or
honey instead)
Topping of your choosing: I chose unsweetened coconut but
you could use raw cacao powder, ground almonds, or ground walnuts
Do:
Put walnuts in vitamix or food processor and grind until
mealy.
Add cacao nibs and continue to blend until combined. Add the
agave (the sweetener) and process until a paste texture forms. Roll into balls and then into the topping of
your choosing. Keep in fridge or freezer
until ready to enjoy!
Image via http://www.aconscioussplurge.com/Chocolates---Treats.html
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