Raw Chocolate Cinnamon Energy Truffles

Raw Chocolate Cinnamon Energy Truffles

These Raw Chocolate Cinnamon Energy Truffles are bite-sized bombs of nutrition. Made with a base of soaked cashews and almond butter, they are incredibly creamy and rich. Dates provide a sticky sweetness that holds everything together. Cinnamon and Mexican spices add a warming kick that pairs perfectly with the chocolate. Rolled in cacao powder or hemp seeds, they look elegant and professional. They require no baking, just a food processor and some chilling time. Full of healthy fats and plant-based protein. Keep a stash in your fridge for a quick, energizing treat.

Preparation Time: 20 mins

Cooking Time: 20 mins

Rest Time: 20 mins

Cooking Temp: None

Difficulty: beginner

Calories: 180

Best Season:

Estimated Cost: $10

Ingredients:

Serving for:

1

raw cashews (soaked):

1

cup
2

pitted dates:

8

count
3

almond butter:

0.33

cup
4

cacao powder:

0.25

cup
5

maple syrup:

2

Tbsp
6

Mexican seasoning (or cinnamon/cayenne):

0.5

tsp
7

sea salt:

0.25

tsp
8

hemp seeds (for coating):

2

Tbsp

Instructions

1

Soak cashews 2+ hours, drain.

2

Pulse cashews and dates in food processor.

3

Add almond butter, cacao, syrup, spices, salt. Process until smooth dough.

4

Roll into balls.

5

Roll in hemp seeds.

6

Freeze to set.