Chocolate Dipped Truffles

I was busy in the kitchen the other night making a batch of the original & delicious raw chocolate balls, when I pondered to myself "hmm... now how can I make these taste even chocolatier?" (because clearly my sweet tooth is never sweet enough). It was then that I spotted an unopened tub of cacao butter, and decided I would make a dipping chocolate for the truffles! You can use this dipping chocolate for any kind of truffle (yep, I plan to put some more yummy truffle recipes up soon). And best of all it's very easy to work with & hardens up perfectly.

As well as being rich in Vitamin E, essential fatty acids, magnesium and sulfur, cacao butter also has more antioxidant flavanoids than blueberries, black and green tea, and red wine!

Makes enough for approx 30 chocolate balls.

Dipping Chocolate Ingredients:
1 cup cacao butter, finely chopped
1/2 cup raw cacao powder
1/4 cup agave syrup (or any other sweetener)
1/4 tsp vanilla
pinch celtic salt

Method:
Place cacao butter in double boiler pan (or metal bowl) over saucepan of boiling water to melt the butter. Remove from heat just before all the pieces have melted.
Stir in the rest of the ingredients, until smooth.

Take each individual truffle ball, and dip into melted dipping chocolate using a toothpick. Allow excess melted chocolate to drip off, before placing on a tray lined with wax or parchment paper (if you stick them straight onto a plate, when you try to take one off it will lose the bottom layer of the chocolate... not ideal).

Garnish with shredded coconut or finely chopped nuts before the chocolate hardens.

Voila! Your very own raw chocolate truffles.

I just had to take a bite.. ;)

❤  For those that prefer a slightly less rich, but sweeter chocolate, feel free to add in a little honey to taste.

❤  Also, if you don't have access to cacao butter or prefer not to spend money on it, you may use a raw, organic dark chocolate and melt it down instead.

Raw Chocolate Balls

Ok let's face it. I frequently experience chocolate cravings. I have a massive sweet tooth, and always need something sweet on hand to satisfy my taste buds. The good news? These little balls are hands down my (and my husband's) favourite chocolate treat, and best of all, you can indulge all you like because they're actually healthy! They can be whipped up in a matter of minutes.

Ingredients:
4 Tbsp raw organic cacao powder (or cocoa)
1/2 cup dates
1 Tsp honey
2 Tsp coconut oil

1/4 cup macadamia nuts
1/4 cup shredded coconut

Method:
Mix all ingredients together in food processor until clumped together. 

Roll mixture in your hand into small truffle sized balls :) nom nom nom. Instant hit!

Optional: Sprinkle goji berries in the mix for a potent hit of vitamin C, amino acids, trace minerals & Vit B & E!