Sexy Balls
A sweet treat just in time for Valentine’s Day!
Print the recipe here.
Ingredients
½ cup coconut butter
***See directions below of how to make your own***
¼ cup organic maca root powder
1 cup shredded coconut chips
1/2 cup cacao nibs
7 Medjool dates, pitted
1/3 cup water
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cardamom powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder
pinch of salt1/2 teaspoon ashwagandha powder (optional)
1/2 teaspoon shatavari powder (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 150 degrees Fahrenheit. We are not cooking the balls we are just warm enough to dehydrate them. You can of course use a dehydrator if you own one.
Mix the coconut butter, maca root, shredded coconut, cacao nibs, cardamom powder, cinnamon powder, shatavari, ashwagandha, and salt in a bowl.
Remove the pits from the dates and place them into a food processor with the water. Blend until smooth.
Pour date mixture and vanilla into the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
Using a small ice cream scoop. Scoop some of the mixture and place it onto a baking sheet.
Place in the warmed oven for 25 minutes, then let cool.
Store in the fridge and enjoy!
***How to make coconut butter***
Place 3-4 cups of organic unsweetened shredded coconut in a food processor.
Run for 8-10 minutes scraping down the sides several times until the coconut is the consistency of frosting. That’s it.
You will have more than you need for this recipe, but I am sure once you taste these you will be making more or using your butter for other yummy recipes.