I love these little babies, they are my go to snack especially when I need a chocolate fix. These yummy snacks are packed full of nourishing ingredients that contain good sources of protein, fibre, carbohydrates and fats.
Ingredients
- Makes minimum 12 truffles
- 1 1/2 cup cashews (save some for garnish)
- 1/2 cup almond meal
- 1/2 cup goji berries
- 1/2 cup cream coconut
- 2 tbsp. cacao powder
- 1.2 cup hazelnut butter
- 4 dates (pitted)
- 2 tbsp. coconut oil
- 1 tbsp. maple syrup
- 1 tsp. maca powder
- 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
- pinch of himalayan sea salt
Directions
- Place the cashews in a food processor and whizz for about a minute. Take about 2 tablespoons of the chopped nuts out, set aside to use later.
- Add the almond meal, goji berries and cacao powder to the processor and blend until smooth
- Now add the rest of the ingredients and keep whizzing until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed in (will form a slightly crumbly, dough texture)
- Transfer the contents to a bowl, mix thoroughly with your hands, then using grab about a tablespoon and roll it up into balls (should end up with about 12)
- Cover each truffle in the left over chopped nuts making sure they are fully covered (you can leave some plain if you prefer), place on a large plate and freeze for about an hour to set properly
- Take the nuts out of the freezer, transfer to a storage container and place in the refrigerator
- Enjoy as a snack or as dessert.
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