These truffles, made entirely with raw ingredients, provide all the goodness of essential fatty acids with the added benefits of cacao. The outcome is delicious and gives a real energy boost!
Raw food provides raw energy!
1 tbsp. raw cacao nibs
1 tbsp raw flax seeds1 tsp. raw sesame seeds
1 tsp. raw pumpkin seeds
1 tsp. raw sunflower seeds
½ tsp. cocoa powder
½ tsp. maca powder
2 tsp. raw honey
The process:
-Grind up the nibs and seeds in a coffee grinder.
-Mix with maca, cocoa powder, and honey in a small bowl. The mixture will not fully clump together.
-Form into small balls.
-Optional: coat with a pre-made EFA mix as described in previous post.
-Store in the refrigerator, they will become thicker after cooling.
Medicinal properties:
Cacao:Contains; flavonoids, phenylethylalamine, anandamide, magnesium, sulfur, oleic acid, theobromine, tryptophan, Cacao beans and nibs contain more flavonoid antioxidants than most other vegetables and fruits up to four times as much concentrated antioxidants as green tea. Cacao stimulates the production of serotonin and endorphins, and contains phenylethylalamine and anandamide, two chemicals that elevate the mood and help increase focus.
Cacao beans are also rich in magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc, copper, manganese and potassium. They are also a good source of vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, C, E and pantothenic acid.
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