Spring has sprung! In light of everyone loving the monthly truffle recipes, I decided to do a floral version this month for spring + the holidays. Lavender is one of my favorite essential oils given how versatile it is between diffusing it, applying it topically, and adding it to food. I diffuse it before bed for relaxation + a peaceful slumber. Topically, I use it as an anti-bacterial solution for acne. Lastly, adding it to this truffle provides both of those benefits plus a floral hint to the chocolate. (Note: Only use high grade oils to add to your food like doTerra.) If you still need a healthy dessert recipe for the holidays, these taste as good as they look!
- ½ cup coconut flour
- 2 tbsp coconut milk or non-dairy milk
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 drop of lavender essential oil
- 3 heaping tbsp coconut butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 10 pitted medjool dates
- 2 dark chocolate bars or 1.5 cup vegan dark chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp edible lavender flower
- Place dates, coconut milk, coconut butter, lavender oil, vanilla extract, coconut flour + 1 tbsp coconut oil into a high speed blender or food processor.
- Blend for 30 seconds to a minute until well combined and a dough forms. If it's too thick, feel free to add a splash of milk to get it going.
- Place the dough in a bowl. If it's on the warm side, cover the bowl and place in the fridge for 10-15 minutes.
- Place the dark chocolate + 1 tbsp coconut oil into a glass bowl in the microwave and melt for 45 seconds to a minute + 30 seconds. Make sure to stop periodically to stir so it doesn't burn!
- Place parchment paper on a baking tray.
- Roll the dough into slightly smaller golf ball size balls + coat in melted chocolate and place on parchment paper. Place a sprinkle of lavender on each ball for decoration.
- Place in the fridge for 30 minutes to harden and enjoy!
- Lasts in the fridge for 2 weeks or freeze for 1 month (I promise they won't last that long though!)
- *Note: You can use 1 tbsp edible lavender flower in the dough instead if you can't find high grade lavender essential oil!
Hope you love these as much as my taste testers this past weekend 🙂
With Health + Happiness,
Jax
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