Basic Cacao Truffles

3/4 C Almond Butter

1/2 C Agave Syrup

1/2 tsp Vanilla

1/3 C Cacao grated butter, melted (add last)

1/4 C Water

1/3 C Cacao Powder

Pinch of salt.

Blend all ingredients except for cacao powder in a Vita Mix on low speed until smooth. Add cacao powder and blend just until incorporated. Place in a pan in the freezer or refrigerator until firm but not frozen.

Roll into individual balls and chill until ready to serve.

Optional: after rolling into balls, roll in cacao powder or ground pistachio or cacao nibs. Ground walnuts are also an option or dried lavender.

The Orac Scale:

O-Oxygen

R-Radical

A-Absorbance

C-Capacity

Fun Facts: Cacao helps neutralize: free radicals, balance neurons, relieve PMS and helps with cardio health longevity. There are over 300 constituents in Cacao, to name a few:

Anandamide - “Love Chemical”

Tryptophan - “Bliss/Delight Chemical”

Serotonin - “Essential Amino Acids”

Endorphins - “Natural Anti-Depressant”

Theobromine - “Natural Pain Reliever”

Magnesium - “Brain Chemistry and Bone Balancing”