Raw Cacao Truffles

As promised, here is the recipe for the raw cacao truffles I shared with you this week. It is a recipe from Kimberly Snyder's book, The Beauty Detox, which has great advice on how to detox all while eating delicious, nourishing, vegan food. Enjoy!

Ingredients for about 30 truffles

• ¾ cup raw cacao powder (available at health stores)
• 2 cups ground raw almonds (preferably soaked 24 hours then dried first)
• 6 fresh dates
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1 Tbs. organic coconut oil
• Pinch of Celtic sea salt
• 1 cup shredded, dried unsweetened coconut flakes (optional)
• 3 tablespoons of maple syrup (optional)

Instructions

1. Combine all the ingredients (maple syrup is optional) except for the coconut flakes in a large bowl and mix thoroughly.
2. Roll up your sleeves, take a small amount of the mixture, and roll small balls between your palms. Add your love!
3. Dip each ball in a separate smaller bowl containing the coconut flakes.
4. Freeze overnight to harden the truffles. I keep them frozen until they are ready to serve.