Lemon and Ginger Truffles + Chocolate Truffles

Made a little something sweet for my friend :)

Chocolate Truffles and Lemon and Ginger Truffles (or immunity truffles :P)
She gives me crap for my healthy food ways but is always super keen on trying my little creations and she's moving overseas soon  :( so thought I would make her some of these easy and quick truffles so she remembers the sweet side of me :P

And finally made the lemon one after discovering this recipe a while back from petite kitchen. I added ginger to the recipe though! They are yummier than I expected. Love when that happens

 

Here is the Lemon and Ginger Truffle Recipe:
1 1/2 C dessicated coconut (plus extra for coating)
1 C ground almonds (I just crushed up whole almonds before putting into blender)
4 Tbs coconut oil
4 Tbs honey
2 Tbs fresh crushed ginger
Zest of 1 lemon
Juice of 1 lemon
teaspoon on vanilla extract

Process all ingredients until well mixed. Roll into balls and over some coconut and enjoy the sweet zingyness with a bit of





Here is the Chocolate Truffle Recipe:

3/4 C cocoa
4 Tbsp coconut oil
1 C raisins/prunes
3/4 C ground almond
1/2 C dessicated coconut (extra for rolling)
3 Tbsp honey
1 Tbsp water