Ingredients
- 1 cup almond pulp (this is left after making your own almond milk, OR you can substitute almond flour or meal, which is available in most grocery stores)
- 1/4 cup cashews (raw)
- 7 dates (pitted)
- 3 tablespoons protein powder (I use Sprout Living Epic Protein Chocolate Maca)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons goji berries
- 2 tablespoons shredded coconut
- 1 tablespoon raw cacao powder
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- pinch of sea salt
- zest of one orange
- Optional Toppings: freeze- dried pomegranate powder (available in most health food stores), shredded coconut, goji berries (chopped), raw cacao powder (not pictured).
Directions
Starting with almond pulp and dates, place each item (one at a time) in the food processor and pulse until the batter reaches the consistency of raw cookie dough.
Place each of your favorite toppings into separate bowls or into separate piles on your workspace.
Working with about two tablespoons of dough for each truffle, roll the dough into balls and coat with your favorite toppings by rolling the formed balls in your topping of choice.
When rolling the truffles in freeze-dried pomegranate, first roll each truffle in shredded coconut and then roll in the pomegranate powder afterwards.
Pomegranate covered truffles should be served immediately.
All the rest will keep in the freezer for up to a week (although we’ll be surprised if they last that long!)
Enjoy (and feel free to share with your favorite Valentines!)
