Que Se Raw Se Raw, a local raw food takeout place, is on vacation through the end of this month. I was having trouble living without their coconut “truffles”, so I started experimenting with my food processor and after a few iterations, I arrived at this version. These candies have a mellow sweetness from agave nectar, that won’t spike your blood sugar, combined with a satisfying nutty, coconut flavor. Give them a try and let me know how you like them!
Co-Co Truffles
makes 30-36 1-inch balls
1 1/2 cups organic almonds, raw or roasted with skins on
1 cup unsweetened, organic shredded coconut
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3 tablespoons agave nectar
3 tablespoons organic coconut oil
1/4 teaspoon fine grained sea salt
1. Place almonds, coconut and cocoa powder in food processor and process until you have a fine meal.
½ cup coconut butter
6 very soft medjool dates, pitted
2 heaping Tbsp. cocoa powder (unsweetened)
¼ tsp. sea salt or mineral salt