Nutty Honey Manuka Chocolate Truffles are decadent bites of powerful nutrition for mid-afternoon snack, post or pre work-out fuel or served as a luxurious dessert. Dense, dark chocolate richness with the healing powers of Manuka Honey to nourish body, mind and soul while satisfiying sweet tooths too!
Manuka honey is created by bees that feed on the flowers of the manuka bush, also known as the tea tree, in New Zealand or the jellybush in Australia. The honey is distinctively flavoured, richer and darker than other honey.
This healing honey has been used by indigenous cultures of New Zealand for thousands of years. Manuka honey contains incredible anti-bacterial & microbial properties which, in a study conducted by the University of Sydney, killed nearly every type of bacteria to which it was exposed.
In 2004 Britain's National Health Service licensed the use of medical grade manuka honey as a wound dressing, confirming what the indigenous people of NZ have long known - that Manuka honey has seemingly miraculous properties.
Recent tests at Sydney University's School of Molecular and Microbial Biosciences, showed manuka honey killed every type of bacteria, including antibiotic-resistant "superbugs". In addition to being antimicrobial and antiviral, Manuka is also an antioxidant which helps increase immunity and vitality.
yummy.
powerful.
healing.
I make a large batch of Nutty Honey Manuka Chocolate Truffles for the freezer to keep on hand for those rushed days when we want to grab something and go. However, they are a little addictive, so you may want to stick with the smaller portion recipe below :-)
Please enjoy this powerfully nutritious and delicious, enzyme rich, Raw Living Foods Recipe!
Recipe for Nutty Honey Manuka Chocolate Truffles
(Makes 8 Truffles - feel free to double or quadruple the recipe)
Ingredients
- heaping 1/2 cup (ideally sprouted) Cashews, Raw Almonds, Brazil Nuts (get creative!)
- 2 - 3 tablespoons or so extra virgin coconut oil
- 2-3 tablespoons (or to taste) Manuka Honey or sub any type of ethically sourced honey (I err on the side of 3 Tbsp)
- Vanilla powder to taste (or substitute Vanilla extract)
- Himalayan Pink Salt to taste (I used 2 or 3 twists freshly ground)
- 2 or 3 tablespoons Cacao Powder (substitute Carob Powder if you prefer)
- 1 tablespoon Maca Powder (optional) *note: if you're new to Maca use a small amount as it can be incredibly detoxifying resulting in cleansing/detox symptoms)
Method
- Carefully (so as not to take them into the nut butter realm) pulse nuts, 2 tbsp coconut oil (add more later if needed), honey, salt and vanilla in food processor until it forms a sticky mass which you can form into truffle shaped rounds.
- Using dampened fingers, form each section into a small ball. They don't have to be perfectly round! They're supposed to mimick the free-form shapes of truffles in the wild after all :-)
- Add the Cacao and Maca (if using) to another small bowl.
- Roll each truffle in the Cacao, Maca mixture until nicely coated.
- Place truffles in the fridge for about 15 minutes or until they've firmed up nicely. If they're left in the fridge overnight, allow truffles to sit at room temperature to soften slightly before serving.
- Enjoy!
Raw Nutty Honey Chocolate Truffles
What is your favorite way to use Manuka Honey?
Are you a chocolate lover like me?
All Love,
Juliane
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I love manuka honey. It's also great for wounds that won't heal. Sticky, but it works. I love your truffles!
Posted by: Maureen | Orgasmic Chef | Thursday, September 12, 2013 at 07:42 PM
Thank you for your comment, Maureen. Let me know if you make the truffles. So easy, delish & healthy too:) I've been using "Manuka Doctor", do you have a favorite brand? Have a great week:)
Much love,
Juliane
Posted by: juliane porter | Sunday, September 15, 2013 at 03:50 PM
Juliane, do you use a dehydrating appliance? I don't have one, would the oven work?
Hope your having a good week :),
Dina
Posted by: Dina K. | Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at 08:06 PM
Hi Dina,
I do have a dehydrator, specifically, the Excalibur. You can use an oven too, however, just set it on the lowest possible setting (which for my oven is 200F) and then prop the door open. Generally the dehydrator is set on 115F for most recipes as that is the highest temperature which is sure to leave all enzymes/micro/macro-nutrients in tact while also preventing growth of bacteria. Honestly, I use mine mostly just to dehydrate soaked nuts which I then store in my fridge for quite a long period of time til I need a new supply.
It is quite common as individuals progress with eating Living Foods such as I do, to really fall in love with simpler meals so dehydrating isn't as much a part of my food preparation any longer. I start with a big green or vegetable juice in the am. A delicious smoothie for lunch (right now having most amaze mint choc chip smoothie- need to post!) a snack of fresh olives/figs/dates etc. and another vegetable juice and a huge delicious salad for dinner. Many raw foodists go really heavy on the nuts and fats (aka gourmet raw) in the beginning, however this is not actually very healthy -not to mention horrible on digestion (and since 80% of our health is directly related to the cleanliness/health of our colon this is a big deal).
Soooo, back to this recipe. You could make it simple by soaking the nuts overnight (covered with water in a container in the fridge or on the counter) rinsing really well, and then grinding them up as is, in a food processor. I bet this would work, and it would take the dehydration piece right out. Let me know if this turns out for you!
Awesome to hear from you! Have a great day:-)
XOXO
Juliane
Posted by: juliane porter | Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at 12:49 PM
Juliane - I have been meaning to let you know that I tried this recipe (well, many times at this point). Not only is it easy and fun, but they are SO yummy, and great to pop in a snack baggie on a winter hike. Unfortunately, Simon likes them too, so I have to share :-) Sometimes I do a slight variation for the cacao/maca coating, adding chai-inspired spices, and that is also delicious. Thank you!
Posted by: Pam | Thursday, February 27, 2014 at 09:14 AM
Hi Pam,
I'm happy to hear you two have been enjoying the Nutty Honey Manuka Chocolate Truffles! Definitely a great choice for a winter hike stash. Your chai twist sounds delish - like "My Chai" we were making a while back. Thank you for your comment. Wishing you a fantastic weekend :)
XOXO
Juliane
Posted by: juliane Porter | Friday, February 28, 2014 at 06:39 PM