I can't think of an easier, quicker recipe.My favorite part of serving these is telling people the rich dessert they are enjoying takes no more than five minutes to prepare!
Added bonus: each bite is a good source of vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients!
YIELDS: 12 bites/balls
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup walnuts
1/2 cup raisins
5 tablespoons cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa powder (pictured at left)
2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
OPTIONAL ADD-ONS:
1 1/2 tablespoons ground flaxseed/oat bran/wheat germ
1 1/2 teaspoons coconut extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon
INSTRUCTIONS:
Grind walnuts in food processor.
Add raisins and blend.
Add remaining ingredients and process again.
Scoop out mixture, in the shape of small truffle-like balls, onto baking sheet.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Enjoy!
NUTRITION INFORMATION (for 3 "bites" without add-ons):
205 calories
3 grams saturated fat
5 grams fiber
5 grams protein
Excellent source of: copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium
Good source of: fiber, folate, monounsaturated fat, thiamin, vitamin B6, vitamin C
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