Raw Peanut Butter Truffles

Raw and healthy homemade treats are pretty much a staple in my house these days. Sometimes you want a sweet that is satisfying, without the guilt, and these little truffles certainly fall into that category. They come together in hardly anytime at all, and with a bit of patience, as they are best chilled in the fridge before serving, these little bites will provide a nice dose of protein and most importantly, satisfaction to the palate. Decadence in this case is good for you.

Raw Peanut Butter Truffles

Recipe by Lisa Turner Published on October 17, 2014 Simple, raw and guilt-free protein-packed peanut butter and cocoa truffles sweetened with dried dates Preparation: 15 minutes Print this recipe Ingredients: 1/2 cup raw almonds 1/2 cup hemp seeds 1 cup pitted dried dates 1/4 cup natural peanut butter 1 tablespoon cocoa powder 1 teaspoon vanilla extract cocoa or carob powder for dusting (optional) Instructions: In a food processor, pulse together the almonds and hemp seeds into a coarse flour. Add the dates, peanut butter, cocoa and vanilla and process further until the mixture comes together. Shape into small balls and coat with cocoa or carob powder if desired. Chill in the refrigerator for a few hours. Keep any remaining truffles in the refrigerator. Makes about 15 truffles

Other raw treats to enjoy:
Raw Peanut Butter Cookies
Raw Avocado Coconut Nanaimo Bars
Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Bites
Mini Tahini Cups with a Creamy Coffee Date Filling

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