Superfood Truffles
Ingredients
½ cup coconut butter/oil, warmed to soften
¾ cup coconut nectar
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 drops vanilla stevia
¼ teaspoon sea salt
1 cup dried shredded coconut
2 1/4 cups cocoa powder, preferably raw, sifted
Preparation
1. Blend warmed coconut butter, coconut nectar, vanilla, and salt in high-speed blender (high-speed blender preferred).
2. Add shredded coconut ½ cup at time to blend until smooth.
3. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in 2 cups of the cocoa powder until combined.
4. Refrigerate for about 15 or more minutes.
5. Place remaining cocoa powder on plate.
6. Using a spoon take a heaping tbsp of the chocolate mixture and roll into balls. Roll in the cocoa powder to cover.
7. Store the truffles in the refrigerator.
8. You can also use hemp seeds, coconut, or cocoa nibs for the outside coating.
Wendy / 2.14.2013
Holly, i know about coconut water milk, but what is coconut nectar?
Many thanks!
Keep up the exceptional work and thanks for caring!
Holli / 2.14.2013
Hi Wendy,
Coconut nectar is a liquid coconut sugar syrup. You should be able to find it at a health food store,
or order it on line. It’s low glycemic sweet, and wonderful to use for making raw treats!