Raw Chocolate Cinnamon Energy Truffles

Name: Raw Chocolate Cinnamon Energy Truffles
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 cup raw cashews (soaked); 8 count pitted dates; 0.33 cup almond butter; 0.25 cup cacao powder; 2 Tbsp maple syrup; 0.5 tsp Mexican seasoning (or cinnamon/cayenne); 0.25 tsp sea salt; 2 Tbsp hemp seeds (for coating)

These Raw Chocolate Cinnamon Energy Truffles are bite-sized bombs of nutrition. Made with a base of soaked cashews and almond butter, they are incredibly creamy and rich. Dates provide a sticky sweetness that holds everything together. Cinnamon and Mexican spices add a warming kick that pairs perfectly with the chocolate. Rolled in cacao powder or hemp seeds, they look elegant and professional. They require no baking, just a food processor and some chilling time. Full of healthy fats and plant-based protein. Keep a stash in your fridge for a quick, energizing treat.

Prep

20 min

Cook

20 min

Temp

None

Difficulty

beginner

Servings

Cost

$10

Ingredients

1 cup raw cashews (soaked)
8 count pitted dates
0.33 cup almond butter
0.25 cup cacao powder
2 Tbsp maple syrup
0.5 tsp Mexican seasoning (or cinnamon/cayenne)
0.25 tsp sea salt
2 Tbsp hemp seeds (for coating)

Instructions

1
Soak cashews 2+ hours, drain.
2
Pulse cashews and dates in food processor.
3
Add almond butter, cacao, syrup, spices, salt. Process until smooth dough.
4
Roll into balls.
5
Roll in hemp seeds.
6
Freeze to set.