Stimulating Chocolate Truffles
The fastest raw truffle you will ever make or enjoy. Change them up by adding doTERRA oils of choice, wild orange, lemon, peppermint, spearmint.
Well these couldn't be easier...so yes, you can be wolfing down truffles that you can kid yourself into thinking are healthy (because they are officially raw!!) in minutes, well about 30 minutes including chilling time...and as I have called them stimulating, they are not advised to be taken at night...designed to wake you up, so yes, Breakfast is working well for me on these ones! Plus then you have the whole day to work off the calories...I give you; Stimulating chocolate Truffles!
BENEFITS:
Theobromine is a naturally occurring compound found in chocolate (cocoa), tea leaves, and certain other foods. It has several effects on the body:
- Stimulant Effect: Theobromine is a mild stimulant, similar to caffeine, but less potent. It can help to increase alertness and energy levels.
- Diuretic: Theobromine has a diuretic effect, meaning it helps to increase urine production, which can help the body get rid of excess fluids.
- Heart Health: Theobromine can dilate blood vessels, which may lower blood pressure and improve blood flow. This vasodilation can be beneficial for cardiovascular health.
- Mood Enhancement: Theobromine can influence mood by affecting neurotransmitter levels in the brain, potentially leading to a feeling of well-being and happiness.
- Bronchodilation: Theobromine can relax the muscles in the lungs and open up airways, which can help people with respiratory conditions like asthma.
- Anti-inflammatory and Antioxidant Properties: Theobromine has been shown to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, which can help protect cells from damage and reduce inflammation.
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Need
- 150 Grams shredded coconut
- 80 Grams coconut oil
- 100 Grams pure maple syrup
- 1 Pinch pink salt flakes BUY
- 2 Teaspoons vanilla bean paste BUY
- 150 Grams cocoa powder plus extra for dusting BUY
Do
- 1
Place coconut into Thermomix bowl and mill 20 sec/speed 9. Add remaining ingredients and mix 10-20 sec/speed 7.
- 2
With damp hands form mixture into small balls, roll in cocoa and place in the freezer for a few minutes.
- 3
Keep in fridge until serving. You will need to re-dust with cocoa before serving.
Tenina Holder is a wife, mother of five and grandmother of eight, who started cooking in the olden days before Thermomix was even a thing.
Tenina has become the premium go to source for all Thermomix expertise and of course fresh and easy recipes that work. Her cooking classes and foodie trips are sold out in literally hours, her cookbooks appear on the Australian best seller lists and her social reach is in the millions. Her Insider Club is the most fun you can have with a Thermomix and you really should join her! She believes chocolate, butter and salt are health foods. Her food positivity mantra is, eat everything, just not all at once!
