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Chocolate Truffles
As an Educator at Vega I am fortunate enough to have the opportunity to create many different recipes that I would love to share with you here! This is one of my favorites; as originally published MyVega.com.
Ingredients
Truffles
1 cup of whole nuts (cashews, walnuts, etc., your choice)
1 cup medjool dates (pitted)
1/3 cup cacao powder
1/2 tsp ground vanilla bean or vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
2 Tbsp Vega Maca
Topping
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1 Tbsp Vega Maca powder plus 1/2 tsp cinnamon (combined)
1 cup dried cranberries, chopped small
Directions
Truffles
Grind nuts in a food processor, until fine
Add dates and blend until smooth (scraping sides of the food processor into middle as needed)
Add remaining ingredients and blend until combined
Roll mixture into balls
Toppings
Lay topping out on a piece of parchment paper or cutting board.
Roll the balls in the desired topping before chilling. If you chose cranberries, push them into the ball as you roll to ensure even distributionServe chilled (from the fridge — not the freezer).
Store in an air-tight container in the freezer and transfer to the fridge 1 to 2 hours before serving.
Protein Bites
Quick and easy, these protein bites are perfect for snack time or for a boost of protein. I enjoy these post-workout too (~1 hour post-workout).
Ingredients
1 serving Vega One (French Vanilla Flavor) or Vega Sport Performance Protein (Vanilla Flavor)
½ cup nut butter (peanut, almond, or cashew)
½ cup ground chia seeds (or oats)
2 tsp chia seeds
½ tsp vanilla
Pinch of salt
Optional: maple syrup, or agave nectar to taste
Directions
Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and roll into balls. If the mixture feels too dry, add a teaspoon of water and adjust until you reach a rollable dough-like consistency.
Store ball in an air tight container in the freezer for up to two weeks
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