Choc Nut Truffle Slice

I had no idea what call this arvo creation i made today... But choc nut truffle slice it is! It has a similar texture to my coconut balls for those who have made them :)

Ingredients

1 cup almonds plus an extra 1 cup

1/2 cup cacao

1/2 cup dessicated coconut 

1/4 cup chia seeds

2 cups dates (soak for at least an hour in 1-2 cups of water)

3-4 tablespoons pure maple syrup

(If you want it more 'chocolatey' add an extra 1/4 cup of cacao, if you want it more sweet, add 1/2 cup of extra dates and a tablespoon extra of maple syrup; taste the mixture at step 6 and adjust accordingly!)

Method 

1. Place 1 cup of almonds in food processor/blender and blitz until a meal/flour consistency

2. Pour into a large bowl and add cacao, coconut and chia seeds and mix well

3. Place the other cup of almonds in processor and blitz a few times until they are broken up; you want pieces/chunks of nuts this time, not all flour! Place in a separate bowl.

4. Place soaked dates and water into food processor and mix until smooth

5. Pour date paste into bowl with all other ingredients and mix well

6. Pour almond pieces into mixture and fold through. 

7. Pour into a lined tray and spread evenly. Press down. Place in fridge overnight to set!

 

Clean Coconut Balls

Hard to believe these are clean and hard to stop at one ;)

Ingredients

2 cups of almonds (can also use walnuts)

2 cups of dessicated coconut + and extra 1/2 a cup to roll balls in if desired

2 cups of dates + a cup of water (soak for an hour or 2 to make them easier to blend/process)

1/2 cup cacao

Can also add a few tablespoons of chia seeds or a few tablespoons of superfood powder! (i love mesquite and maca)

 Method

1. Pop almonds into food processor and blitz into almond meal (can leave some almond chunks in if you like, i do!) Pour into a big bowl and stir in coconut and cacao.

2. Place dates and water into food processor and blend until smooth. Can add more water if you need to, it should be like a slopy paste, doesnt matter if its a little more on the liquid side of things :)

3. Pour into bowl with other ingredients and stir well. Can add some coconut oil if too dry, or more coconut if too wet

4. Roll into balls and roll in coconut. Can also roll in cacao, or leave plain. Pop them in the fridge for a few hours, preferably overnight to set!