http://www.care2.com/greenliving/healthy-dark-chocolate-truffles.html
Healthy Dark Chocolate Truffles
Chocolate truffles are generally deemed sinful thanks to the preponderance of cream and butter that is part of their charm. But it doesn’t have to be that way! This version relies on raw cashews and dates for a rich and healthy base that is packed with nutrients rather than high-calorie dairy.
1 bag or bar of dark chocolate (12 oz)
1 2/3 cups raw cashews
8 oz dates, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Zest of 1/2 of an orange
1. Melt chocolate in double boiler until just melted.
2. Meanwhile, blend 2/3 cups cashews with 2/3 cups water in blender on high for 30 seconds. Chop remaining cashews and set aside.
3. Fold together melted chocolate, cashew mixture, dates, sea salt, and orange zest.
4. Refrigerate until firm, approximately 45 minutes. Roll 3/4-inch balls in hands and then in chopped cashews. Refrigerate until ready to serve. (Note: Truffles will keep in freezer up to 1 month.)
Makes 24 truffles
Nutrition info per truffle: 105 calories; 5 g fat; 3 g saturated fat; 1 mg cholesterol; 1 g protein; 15 g carbohydrates; 1.5 g fiber; 5 mg sodium.
Natural Solutions: Vibrant Health, Balanced Living offers its readers the latest news on health conditions, herbs and supplements, natural beauty products, healing foods and conscious living. Click here for a free sample issue.
More from Mel, selected from Natural Solutions magazine (124 articles available)
Robyn
Melissa
Deepak
Eric
Dave
Dr. Brent
Isha
Susan
Delia
Michelle
Wendy
Megan
Hilary
Ann
Judi
Ronnie
Kelly
Lily
Terri
Betsy
Cait
Andrew
Jana
Annie B.
Veronica
23 comments
add your comment »I'm a dark chocoholic. I made this recipe for my family and we're very happy with the result. I will make this again. I used walnuts instead of cashews b/c the walnuts were on sale.
send green star | flag as inappropriate
why is this inappropriate?
Personally, I love Cashews(1 of my favorite nuts,besides my self that is) but nuts in food? well thats just nuts(crazy). And Dates? forgetaboutit......
send green star | flag as inappropriate
why is this inappropriate?
Cetan, You could try a salt substitute like potassium - gives the salty flavour and would be good for easing your swelling / high blood pressure / strain on your heart.
send green star | flag as inappropriate
why is this inappropriate?
Cetan,
Salt is usually used in dessert recipes to accentuate the sweetness. You should be fine without it.
- j
send green star | flag as inappropriate
why is this inappropriate?
Do you have to have the sea salt?
I am HIGHLY allergic to ALL kinds of salt it makes me swell,I have congenetal Heart Defect which makes it even worse,it's a big hasle going to the store and reading the lables making sure it has less than 100mg sudium;it seems like it takes me all day to do.
send green star | flag as inappropriate
why is this inappropriate?
I love Truffles I can't wait to try these,I have to have them without milk choclate as I have an allergy to cows milk I hope I can find it at the store I go to.
I will serve them as a dessert when my boyfriends comes over.
send green star | flag as inappropriate
why is this inappropriate?
Jason E, there is a lot of vegan chocolate available. Not every chocolate bar contains milk, just look up the labels!
send green star | flag as inappropriate
why is this inappropriate?
Hi
Boy, do these look good! Any ideas for substituting the cashews for a non-nut / peanut variation? Does anyone think pine nuts will work?
send green star | flag as inappropriate
why is this inappropriate?
Jason,
It's rather easy to find dairy-free dark chocolate. Just read the labels.
- J
send green star | flag as inappropriate
why is this inappropriate?
OOOH!! Brilliant I'm off down to the supermarket to get the ingrediants droodling at the mouth.Thank you.
send green star | flag as inappropriate
why is this inappropriate?
Facebook account: