In honor of the holiday that officially begins the "season of over indulgence", I will be posting some healthful recipes this week.
With gratitude for all of your support and my best wishes for a happy, healthful holiday season-I give you:
Vegan Chocolate Truffles!
(adapted from Vitamix Whole Food Recipes)
1 cup raw almonds (organic are best)
3/4 cup large dates (pits removed)
1/3-1/2 cup almond milk (unsweetened)
4 tablespoons raw organic cacao powder
2 tablespoons agave nectar
1/4 cup cream of wheat cereal (Red box 2 1/2 min cook time)
1) place almonds, dates and 1/3 cup milk into Vitamix container and secure lid
2) select Variable 1
3) Turn machine on and quickly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High
4) Blend for 1 minute, using the tamper to press the ingredients into the blades.
Consistency should be thick like dough. If too thick, adjust by adding more milk.
5) Place mixture into a large bowl, add cacao, agave, and cream of wheat.
Stir ingredients in by hand with a spatula
6) form into 1-inch balls and freeze
7) garnish w fresh mint or roll balls into additional cacao or coconut
I'm sure you can try this recipe using a food processor as well.
These are a satisfying finish to any meal, without the accompanying sugar rush!
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