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Raw cocoa, nut & berry truffles. #truffles #cocoa #goji berries, #Chia Seeds, #cocoa nibs, #vegan # gluten Free #kosher

I’m usually a glass-half-full kind of person. Or at least I try to be. Most of the time anyway.

But sometimes, a little venting is necessary.  Like, today. Because there are two things that have been bugging me for weeks now, and if it don’t let them out, my head might explode. And believe me, that won’t be a pretty sight.

First. My hair. May sound silly and shallow, I know. But it’s not. It’s extremely frustrating actually.

Ever had a a bad hair day? If you’re a woman, chances are, you have. You know, those days when no matter what you try to do, no matter how much time you spend fixing it, it never looks right? Well, that’s me everyday. I’m not even kidding. My hair has it’s own agenda, and I’m pretty sure driving me insane is right on top of the list. Making me look like the Lion King, that’s up there too. I mean, seriously what is that all about?

I’m reaching such a level of frustration, that at this point, I’m pretty sure I’m only left with two options: 1) get rid of all of it (which, by the way, I already tried once and didn’t work) or find  a miracle worker hairdresser that will fix it for good (which I haven’t found and doubt it even exists). So, if you have any other suggestion, by all means, send it my way. I will be forever grateful.

Phew… ok, got that one off my chest. And that’s probably enough for today. I’ll save my next rant for the next post…

Now, on a more positive note, I do believe that for every annoying / difficult / frustrating  thing in life, there’s an easy counterpart that helps balance it out.

Like, an awesome, super yummy, nutrient packed, ridiculously easy to make, good for you snack that even takes care of your chocolate fix for the day. Like, a little fruity, nutty, chocolaty bite that makes a perfect pick me up.

Now, if that doesn’t make up for my hair woes, nothing will.

See? Like is all about balance. You just have to find it.  Hakuna Matata 🙂

Enjoy!

Raw cocoa, nut & berry truffles

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Raw cocoa, nut & berry truffles. #truffles #cocoa #goji berries, #Chia Seeds, #cocoa nibs, #vegan # gluten Free #kosher

Raw Cocoa, Nut & Berry truffles

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  • Author: https://mayihavethatrecipe.com
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Yield: 28 truffles 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Cuisine: Raw - Healthy - Vegan
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Ingredients

  • FOR THE TRUFFLES:
  • 1/2 cup Goji Berries
  • 4 tbsp bourbon (you cal also use dark rum, any other spirit or just plain water)
  • 4 tbsp hot water
  • 1/2 cups dried sour cherries
  • 10 small pitted dates (or 5 large)
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil, at room temperature
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened almond milk
  • 4 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (we used lake champlain)
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp raw hemp seeds
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • 2 tbsp raw cocoa nibs
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 3/4 cup cashew meal
  • CHOCOLATE DRIZZLE AND COATING:
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chunks
  • 1 tsp coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (we used lake champlain)

Instructions

  1. Soak goji berries in bourbon and water until softened, about 5 minutes. Drain and discard liquid
  2. In a food processor, combine soaked goji berries, cherries, dates, coconut oil and almond milk until. Pulse a few times to form a rough paste
  3. Add unsweetened cocoa powder and salt and pulse again until well combined. Transfer to a glass bowl.
  4. Add hemp seeds, chia, cocoa nibs, walnuts and cashew meal. Mix well using a spatula or your hands. Refrigerate for 15 minutes
  5. Working with approximately 2 teaspoons at a time, form the truffles and refrigerate them while you prepare the drizzle.
  6. To make the drizzles, combine chocolate chunks and coconut oil in a bowl, and melt in the microwave at 20 second increments.
  7. Roll truffles on unsweetened cocoa powder and drizzle with melted chocolate

 

Raw cocoa, nut & berry truffles. #truffles #cocoa #goji berries, #Chia Seeds, #cocoa nibs, #vegan # gluten Free #kosher

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  1. Hi! I sure enjoy your posts of good recipes. In response to the hair issue and it driving you mad, I may have some solutions for you. I need to know more though before I make any recommendations for your specific hair care needs. It is frizzing, bushy and dry? What is your hair type-fine or course, thin or thick quantity, length presently, do you have any processes on your hair currently such as a perm, color, or hi lighting? A pic would also be helpful. I was a licensed practicing hairdresser in CA for nearly 40 years and have been called on over the years to help many unhappy “harried” people, mainly women, to assist in managing their manes. I specialized in restoration hair care for individuals who had natural or processed problem hair. It’s not necessary for you to be in hell with your tresses…let me take a look-maybe I may be of assistance. I’m inviting you to correspond with me to end your hair wildness, to tame it and soothe your concerns. I know how frustrating it can be! I tend to be that half full type of person as well so let me lend a hand to do something positive to impact you in a pleasant way. Happy Holidays! Be well!
    Yours truly,
    Joanie

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  3. From your description of your hair, it sounds like you might benefit from a Chi Enviro treatment! I have very curly hair that has its own agenda too! I can tame it on low humidity days, but on humid days it looks like I have a Brillo pad sitting on top of my head!!! I had my first Chi Enviro treatment about 2 years ago and it was life-changing!! It is like Keratin, but this is chemical-free and it smoothes the hair shafts so that humidity doesn’t affect it in the same way as before the treatment. My hair still curls in humidity, but it’s a softer and smoother curl, rather than that Brillo pad look! You might want to do an internet search to find a beauty shop in your area that does the Chi Enviro treatments.

    Thanks for so many wonderful recipes!! Our absolute favorite was the Cold Rice & Tofu Salad with the Three Mustard Dressing! I made it several times during the warm weather and served it to my husband and grown children. Everyone loved it! We have recently stopped eating corn and peas so when it gets warm again, I will just add other vegetables – like green beans and carrots.

    Good luck with your hair!

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  17. I love guilt-free ways to enjoy sweets, and these truffles look incredibly delicious! I need guilt-free after my holiday binging. Happy New Year to both of you!

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  22. Oh boy oh boy, you got me here. Because, basically, I have had a bad hair day for my entire life. I have thin, wispy, fly-away hair that I can never make look good. And I have NEVER gotten used to it. Oh well, at least the color is nice. So, I hear you about the hair. As for the truffles, they look delish, so I could eat them for any reason. But, truth to tell, I will still hate my hair even after eating a pound of these.

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  24. These truffles look great! Love that they are healthier too, I need that after all the indulging I’ve been doing. Hope you both have a wonderful 2014!

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  2. […] Who says you should skip dessert? This truffle recipe has so many superfoods, it’s hard to count: Goji berries (used in ancient Chinese medicine), cocoa (avoid anything called “Dutch” or “alkalized” — the processing destroys the antioxidants), hemp seeds (rich in fatty acids and nutrients), chia seeds (high protein, low-cal), and heart-healthy walnuts. Recipe […]

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