Say hello to my latest love . . . subtly sweet, decadent, rich, deliciously indulgent, healthy, wholesome, dark chocolate walnut truffles . . .

They’re bliss bites but not as you know them . . .

Yes, they are made with the same basic ingredient list (think nuts – dates – vanilla – cacao) but, with a few new friends brought to the party (hello hemp seeds and coconut butter) the taste and texture has been totally transformed!

The combination of almonds, cashews, walnuts and hemp seeds somehow manage to tone down the level of sweetness making them ultra rich, more decadent and all kinds of wonderful!

Not that our usual bliss bites aren’t wonderful, they are in their own right, but , these dark chocolate walnut truffles are a new kind of wonderful.

I decided to do a combination of nuts for the base because;

1️⃣ – I love the neutral flavor (and nutritional profile) that almonds bring to the party.

2️⃣- The creamy texture of cashews make things deliciously buttery and just down right dreamy.

3️⃣ – Walnuts add depth of flavor that is simply divine and, even though we only use 1/4 of a cup in this here recipe, they have certainly earned their place in the title.

Any more and they would be overpowering and any less you wouldn’t even know they’re in there.

Trust me, 1/4 is oh so perfect – just wait . . . Oh just you wait!

Next, we have our happy little hemp seeds (or hearts?!) I am seriously obsessed with these babies!

I’ve been sprinkling them on and putting them in allllll of the things!

They are deliciously buttery, slightly nutty and quite the nutritional powerhouse!

Did you know that hemp seeds are high in fiber (yet easily digestible), packed with protein and magnesium which means they are great for aiding relaxation and post work out recovery!

They are rich in antioxidants and those all important omega’s (both 3 & 6) as well as countless other vitamins and minerals and a whole list of essential amino acids!

They are great for heart health, great for stabilizing blood sugar, balancing hormones, enhancing mood, aid concentration and restoring energy levels (both mental and physical).

Superfood say whaaaatttt?!

So much to love, right?!

Speaking of love . . .

There is one lovely friend I have yet to tell you about . . . coconut butter . . .

Oh how I love me some coconut butter – just 1 little Tablespoon in this super simple recipe but what a difference it makes!

That one sneaky spoonful of coconut butter is what, I think, transforms this recipe from bliss bite to truffle!

Seriously – that subtly sweet, coco-nutty deliciousness makes make these truffles super (and I mean S U P E R ) fudgy, decadent, lush and incredibly indulgent! They’re just so good!

I seriously can not stop!

Well, that’s not entirely true, I’m sure I could if I reeeeaallllly wanted to but, I don’t.

Not even a little bit!

One taste and I think you will agree

Delicious ✅

Nutritious ✅

And would you just look at them . . .

. . . seriously . . . 🤩🤩🤩

All natural, quick and easy, subtly sweet, decadent, rich, deliciously indulgent, healthy, wholesome, dark chocolate walnut truffles . . .

They are next level delicious and you need them in your life, ASAP!

Gluten Free – Dairy Free – Grain Free – Refined Sugar Free – Keo – Paleo & Vegan Friendly!

Make them. Eat them. Love, love, love them!

Dark Chocolate, Walnut Truffles
{Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Refined Sugar Free & Paleo Friendly}
Makes approx 20 {bite size} all natural, quick and easy, subtly sweet, decadent, rich, deliciously indulgent, seriously chocolatey, healthy, wholesome, dark chocolate truffles!

Ingredients –

1/2 cup raw almonds

1/4 cup raw walnuts

1/4 cup raw cashews

3 Tablespoons of hemp seeds

3/4 cup medjool dates*

1 Tablespoon of cacao

1 Tablespoon of coconut (or cashew) butter

1/2 teaspoon of instant espresso (optional – please note you can’t actually taste the espresso I find it just really helps to enhance and intensify the flavor of the chocolate/cacao)

1 teaspoon of vanilla (or 4-6 drops of vanilla cream stevia – I like to use Sweet Leaf Stevia )

A pinch of salt

1 teaspoon of maca powder – optional

2 scoops of collagen ( I ♥ nutra organics &   Vital proteins unflavored collagen peptides – optional for an extra dose of protein and gut healing goodness

Optional for serving –

Cacao

Finely shredded coconut flakes

Hemp seeds

Method –

1 – Optional but highly (HIGHLY) recommended – Place your nuts on to a lined baking tray and roast at 175’C/350’F for 5-10 mins until lightly toasted, gloriously golden and deliciously fragrant.

2 – Once toasted, place your nuts into your food processor/blender and pulse until crumbly, you want there to still be a few bigger chunks to give the bites some nice texture.

3 – Add dates and process until the mixture starts to come together into a sticky, loose “dough”.

4 – Add vanilla, hemp seeds, salt, cacao, espresso, maca and collagen (if using) then process again until combined.

5 – Using your hands, roll approx 1 small Tablespoons worth of dough into bite size balls then set aside
 – FYI – I like to make my bites on the smaller side. You would probably need 3 of mine to make up one of those golf ball size bites you buy at cafe’s or in stores.

6 – If you are going to coat your bliss bites in cacao, coconut or extra hemp seeds simply place your cacao, coconut and/or hemp seeds into a small bowl or zip lock bag and gentle press/shake until nicely coated. Store in the fridge until ready to serve.

Enjoy xo

• If you find your dates are a little dry you could try soaking them in some warm water for 10 mins before you begin, then drain and rinse and make as normal.

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Question of the day –

Are you a fellow bliss bite lover? What’s your favorite flavor combination?

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Do it, do it You know you want to 🙂

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