Chillin’ Chocolate Cherry Truffles

Trouble sleeping? These chocolatey treats can actually help you sleep better at night!  Raw chocolate is one of the highest plant-based sources of magnesium which helps relax nerves and muscles, and tart cherries are the highest plant-based source of melatonin – your sleepy neurotransmitter and antioxidant!  a zen-ful indulgence…

 

Ingredients

1 cup raw cashews
2/3 cup dried tart cherries
3 tbsp raw cacao powder
1.5 tbsp coconut oil (make sure the coconut oil is melted until liquid)
1 teaspoon raw cacao nibs

Directions

1. Add cashews to food processor and pulse until finely ground
2. Add dried cherries and cocoa powder and mix until well combined
3. Add cacao nibs and coconut oil and mix until combined. The mixture should ‘stick’ together. You may add more coconut oil if mixture is too dry and/or to round out the tart cherry flavour.
4. Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll into little 1inch balls with your hands. You can roll into coconut flakes, cocoa powder, crushed cashew or coconut sugar.

*Note there is no sugar added to the recipe (only sweetness comes from the tart cherries. However, if too tart or bitter for you, you may add a bit of coconut sugar, yacon syrup or maple syrup to taste).

For an added chill-out benefit, enjoy with a chamomile and/or passionflower tea