Vegan Dark Chocolate Truffles 

Last week we gave you savory, now it's time for some sweet. <a href="http://www.traceykirsten.com/&quot;target=&quot;_new&quot;>Tracey Kirsten's truffles are delicious, easy to make and guilt-free. Go ahead, indulge.Makes 2 dozen

Ingredients

1 cup almonds
½ cup raw cacao powder or dark cocoa powder
2 tablespoons plus extra raw coconut butter
¼ cup coconut nectar or 6 pitted dates
Pinch sea salt
¼ teaspoon cardamom
½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Preparation

Place almonds in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until coarsely chopped.&#8232;Add remaining ingredients and pulse until mixed thoroughly. Shape mixture into one-inch balls and place in a single layer in a shallow container. Freeze for 30 minutes or until firm. Keep refrigerated for up to 2 weeks (they’ll never last that long!) or freeze in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to a month.

Tip: Before freezing, roll truffles in shredded coconut, crushed nuts, goji berries or cacao powder (basically anything yummy).

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