KNOW that there is magic inside of you, because the earth itself is a magical place and you are a part of the earth in every way!
The air you breathe.
The food you eat.
The water you drink.
You are made of these things and the earth provides them for you.
When the soil is toxic and the air polluted not only does the earth suffer, so do we.
Now more than ever she needs our attention, our kindness, our compassion, our wise decisions, our gratitude, our discernment, our integrity and most importantly our magic!
My magic has always happened in the kitchen. Through the food that I create and feed myself, I am able to shine my light and be a responsible, respectful human to myself, my family, friends, strangers, animals and most importantly our earth.
In these truffles I did an almond orange zest coating to energize the spirit. Orange is bright and uplifting, which is something I feel we could all use right now! I also worked in Sun Potion’s Transcendent Elixir in Triphala — a classic Ayurvedic blend of three fruits, traditionally valued as a daily tonic. I hope you enjoy these chocolate truffles.
Transcendent Triphala Truffles
IngredientsTruffles: 1 cup coconut cream 1/2 cup raw cacao powder 1 1/2 cups pitted dates (soaked in hot water for 15 minutes) 6-8 dropperfuls of Sun Potion Triphala Transcendent Elixir Coating: 1/2 cup almonds 1/4 cup date or coconut sugar 1/4 cup cacao powder zest of 1/4 of an orange pinch of sea salt |
MethodFirst place all of the ingredients for the coating into the food processor and blend into a crumble, then set aside in a bowl For the truffles, be sure to separate the thick coconut cream from the liquid (this is done easily by opening the can from the bottom and draining out the liquid) Place all of the ingredients into a food processor and blend for several minutes, until it is creamy and smooth Scrape out the mixture, place into a bowl and refrigerate for an hour Pull it out and roll into balls Once you have formed the truffle balls, place the coating in a shallow dish and roll the balls in it to give them a beautiful bright finish |
Images by Brianna Beard
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Triphala?
A classic Ayurvedic preparation of three fruits — amalaki, bibhitaki and haritaki. Here it goes in as the Triphala Transcendent Elixir, 6-8 dropperfuls per batch.
Do these truffles need baking?
No. Blend, chill for an hour, then roll and coat. They keep in the fridge.
Why separate the coconut cream from the liquid?
The thick cream is what gives the truffles their density. Open the can from the bottom and pour the thin liquid off first.
Can I use something other than almonds in the coating?
Hazelnuts or pistachios both work beautifully with the orange zest and cacao.
For more cacao goodness, try Brianna's cacao brownies!
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
