This afternoon, my lovely co-worker turned to me and declared that she needed chocolate. I understand that feeling because I need chocolate like every day.
She went to the vending machine, grabbed a chocolate bar and promised me that later she would eat veggies and work out extra hard.
I promised her I’d come up with a healthy chocolate alternative for those afternoon cravings. And I did!
Raw Coconut-Cacao Balls
Ingredients
1/2 cup raw coconut
2 tbsp raw cacao
1 tbsp raw cacao nibs
1/2 cup almond butter
1 tbsp maple syrup
5 Medjool dates, pitted
1 tsp raw honey
Directions
1. Place all ingredients in a processor and blend until thoroughly mixed (mixture can be slightly chunky)
2. Roll into balls and cover in flaked coconut
3. Can be stored in fridge
{ 6 comments… read them below or add one }
such a great recipe! i could eat cacao every day…yummy!
Oh my GOODness!! I am trying these babies TOMORROW! Yum yum. Great way to “healthy indulge”, my kind of treat!:)
Mmmm these look SO delicious!!! Looks like we are such a similar path in life my sweet friend – I am back to my vegan ways as well
xoxo
These look FABULOUS!!!
I love the coconut! 
Haha, chocolate is definitely a necessary food group in my life too! 
xoxo
Kathleen
OMG. This sounds divine! All my favourite ingredients rolled into one! Literally! Where do you buy raw cacao though?
Love this recipe…I am a huge fan of raw every bites…thanks for sharing!
{ 3 trackbacks }