These are incredibly soft and decadently rich. They are about as close as you can get to homemade chocolate without bringing out the cacao butter. The softer and fresher the dates the better the end result will be, they can always be soaked in water for 20-30 minutes if they are too dry. Extra maple syrup can be substituted for the honey to make this vegan friendly.
Cacao Pillows
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Serves: 12-16 pieces
INGREDIENTS:
- ¾ cup raw cacao + 2 tablespoons for coating
- ½ cup medjool dates (around 12)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons cold-pressed coconut oil (at room temperature so it is easy to blend)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
DIRECTIONS:
- Mash up the dates then add in the honey, maple syrup, coconut oil and vanilla until it forms a paste. Mix in the ¾ cup cacao and cinnamon until it is thoroughly blended and there are no lumps. Roll into balls between the palms of your hands then roll through the remaining cocoa set out on a plate.
Looks decadent,yum
Thanks, much appreciated 🙂