Tuesday, December 9, 2014

HOMEMADE SUGAR-FREE CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

Even the health-conscious like a sweet treat once in a while, and especially during the holidays. I have personally made and approved these two recipes and highly recommend them! Neither has sugar, but you'd think they did. 


Honey PB No-Bake Chocolate Cookies
from Rita Bingham's book Natural  Sweets and Healthy Treats

1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup butter
3 tablespoons cocoa
2/3 cup natural peanut butter
2 cups quick oats
2 t vanilla

Boil honey and butter for 1 minute. Stir in cocoa, peanut  butter, oats, and vanilla. Spoon mixture onto waxed paper and divide into 24 mounds. 


Cocoa-Date Truffles 
by Faith Goimarac

1 cup walnuts
10-12 medjool dates
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup cocoa powder

Process all ingredients in a food processor until smooth. You can add coconut flakes, vanilla, sunflower seeds, almonds, raisins, etc. to your liking. Form into truffle-size balls. Serve as is, or roll in unsweetened cocoa powder if you like a dark chocolate taste, or roll in shredded coconut. Store in the refrigerator. 

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