At first glance it might seem an unusual recipe to find on a nutritionist's site but the ingredients in these chocolatey truffles, I promise you, contain some great health benefits - perfect when you're looking for something sweet but want to keep on track. These guilt-free treats are made using raw cacao rich in antioxidants, magnesium, iron and fibre plus dates for sweetness. No added sugar!
Ingredients:
80g pitted dates (Medjool or similar)
1-2 tbsp milk (plant-based or semi-skimmed)
3 tbsp raw cacao powder
1 tsp coconut oil
40g desiccated coconut for coating
Method
Blitz all the ingredients except the coconut together in a small food blender until smooth. Start with 1tbsp milk and only add more if needed.
Roll the mixture into 7-8 balls (each weighs around 20g)
Place the desiccated coconut into a dish and roll the balls in the coconut, a few at a time, until evenly coated.
Chill for 30 mins and they're ready to eat, but also keep well in the fridge ready for when you get the urge…
