Raw Mayan Truffles
A decadent raw truffle featuring almonds, dates, and cocoa powder and a touch of cinnamon, nutmeg, and extra-hot cayenne.
Ingredients
- 2 cups raw almonds
- 2 Tbsp cacao powder ((plus more for rolling))
- 2 Tbsp dairy-free semisweet chocolate chips ((raw to keep recipe raw))
- 12-13 whole dates ((soaked for 15 minutes in water*))
- 1-2 Tbsp date water ((optional))
- 1/2 tsp Vietnamese cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper ((start with less if your cayenne is super fresh/spicy))
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
- 1
Place almonds in a food processor and process until nearly the consistency of almond meal - the pieces should be very fine but stop before it starts to turn to butter.
- 2
Next add cacao powder, chocolate, dates (minus the water), and spices and blend well.
- 3
Add 1 Tbsp of date water ONLY if your batter isn't coming together. It should be difficult to process at this point.
- 4
Transfer to a bowl and place in the freezer for 15 minutes.
- 5
Remove from freezer and roll into 1-inch balls. They will be sticky but manageable with the warmth of your hands.
- 6
Roll in cacao powder (optional) and keep frozen to retain freshness. You can eat them chilled or at room temperature. I preferred them a tad on the warm side as you could taste more of the flavors.
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