baobab lemon truffles

healthy, tart, and tasty! these are a perfect freezer snack to keep for when you need something on the go. 

have you ever used baobab? what is it? baobab powder comes from majestic Baobab Trees on organic reserves in Malawi. it has been treasured for centuries in Africa thanks to its brilliant health benefits! some of which are its high vitamin c content, combats acidity from coffee and soda, and helps you maintain a healthy energy balance! you can add it to many foods, but it is especially tasty in these raw bites!

ingredients
 


4 tbsp brown rice syrup 

1 tbsp baobab powder 

5 tbsp coconut oil

2½ cups unsweetened shredded coconut 

1½ cups soaked cashews 

juice of 1½ lemon 

zest of 1-2 lemons 

dash of raw vanilla bean powder (you can add cinnamon if you like as well) 

dash of pink salt 

1 cup extra shredded coconut for rolling truffles 

-soak raw cashews over night for 8-12 hours. add all ingredients to a food processor and blend on high until mixed well together and forms a paste. transfer mixture into a bowl. in a separate bowl, add the extra shredded coconut. roll each truffle in the palm of your hand and roll it into the coconut. place truffles once they are all done in freezer for at least 2 hours and enjoy!