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

1. 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.
2. 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 🙂
3. Add the Cacao and Maca (if using) to another small bowl.
4. Roll each truffle in the Cacao, Maca mixture until nicely coated.
5. 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. 
6. 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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