This is a special recipe for all my readers who feel they just NEED a healthy chocolaty treat, OCCASIONALLY!
2 cups ground raw almonds
3/4 cup raw cacao powder
1/2 cup raisins
8 dates, pitted
1 tbsp coconut oil
a pinch of himalayan salt
3 tbsp water
1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut flakes
- Soak almonds in water for 24 hours, then rinse well.
- Place them in a dehydrator or on 150 degrees in oven until dried.
- grind almonds to a flour .
- add dates, raisins, cacao, coconut oil and salt
- blend well in food processor
- add water blend again
- take a small amount of batter and roll with damp hands into a walnut sized ball
- dip in coconut and place on tray
- repeat until the mixture is all used up
- Refrigerate to harden to a fudge like consistency
NOTE: These delicious fudge balls are a treat and are meant to be enjoyed in moderation. Cacao has many beneficial elements, but also caffeine and other compounds that are not healthy in large amounts.
These are the best !!
Perfect! These need to be locked up, and fast!
I know they are addictive, but if you savor one and eat it slowly it does the trick!!
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Thanks Shelly! That means a lot coming from you!
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These fudge balls sound delicious, do you know how many calories each ball might have?
Thanks Lillian
Hi Lillian,
Welcome! I don’t know how many calories are in these balls. I am not big on calorie counting. It is not a very precise approach to weight control because there are so many variables with digestion, insulin response and metabolism.
If you eat one slowly and with pleasure, occasionally it should be fine. Love and hugs.
Thought I would comment and say cool theme, did you design it for yourself? Looks really good!
Thanks. Yes I designed it, but I started with a wordpress theme for the basics.