Dessert: Date, Almond and Brazil Nut Truffles

A healthy treat to keep your chocolate craving at bay.

Prep Time: 15 mins

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Lemon, Nuts

Health benefits of Date, Almond and Brazil Nut Truffles

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form. Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity.

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups dates
3 1/2 oz ground almonds
2 tbsps coco powder
10 oz lemon juice
16 oz Brazil nuts
5 ml lime juice
4 oz mixed nuts

Instructions

1. Place the dates, almonds, coco powder, lime rind and juice in a food processor and blend until the mixture forms a stiff ball - adding more lime juice if necessary to help bring the mixture together

2. Remove blade and roll date mixture into balls. Place in truffle cases or roll into balls and fill each with a Brazil (or macadamia) nut. Roll in extra chopped nuts too, if you like.

3. Cover and keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.

4. Note: you can also dust your truffle in coco powder, coconut or chopped nuts for that extra treat!