Vegan Cacao Bites
These truffles are a simple, 3-ingredient treat - easy enough to whip up for a someone special this Valentine’s Day!
The Recipe
1 cup Medjool Dates
1 cup walnuts, almonds, or coconut meat
2 tbsp. nubeleaf Organic Cacao Powder
Directions:
Place the walnuts in a food processor or a powerful blender (food processors work better) and blend until they have a crumbly texture. Add the dates and the cacao and blend again. Make truffle balls with your hands, finish with a sprinkling of turmeric, and they’re ready to serve! Store the bites in a sealed container at room temperature, or in the refrigerator to preserve longer.
nubeleaf’s raw Organic Cacao Powder is the purest form of chocolate sourced from the pods of organic cacao fruit trees. Not only a delicious and decadent addition to any recipe, but Organic Cacao Powder is one of the most nutrient dense foods on the planet. No wonder it has so many health benefits. An excellent source of fiber, minerals (zinc, calcium, magnesium, iron, copper, sulphur, and potassium — nutrients that are essential for a healthy diet), vitamins, and protein. Cacao is known to contain one of the highest levels of antioxidants – more antioxidants than green tea and even red wine. It also contains serotonin, a biochemical transmitter known for elevating moods.