It's Treat Time!

 Looking for a naughty but nice treat to satisfy those sweet cravings? Well here's an indulgent chocolate recipe that is packed with health benefits!

Cacao Peanut Butter Balls

Recipe:

• 1/2 to 1 cup cacao powder
• 1 to 2 tablespoons of natural peanut butter (I like to use ABC nut spread which is a blend of almonds, brazil nuts and cashew nuts)
• 2 tablespoons of agave syrup or honey
• Desiccated coconut
• Milk or milk alternative

1. Simply combine cacao powder, nut spread and agave syrup into a bowl until a mixture is formed
2. If mixture if too dry, slowly add milk until mixture becomes a thick consistency
3. Roll mixture into a small bite size pieces
4. Roll balls in desiccated coconut until they are lightly covered
5. Serve with a cup of herbal tea and enjoy!

This recipe makes between 10 to 12 balls. If you are not a fan of milk or milk alternatives to bind the ingredients together, try using another agent of your choice. I recommend coconut oil.

So why use cacao powder instead of cocoa powder? Well, cacao is the raw form of cocoa and is packed with antioxidants that protect the heart, boost metabolism and has anti-ageing properties. Cacao powder is generally unprocessed, contains little amounts of sugar and is not roasted which means you can gain optimal nutrition from this special substance!

I hope you all enjoy this simple yet delicious recipe!
Lisa xx