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Serving Size: 1 truffle

Ingredients (buy organic whenever possible):

• coconut flakes: 1 cup
• cacao powder*: 1 tbsp
• coconut oil, melted: 1 tablespoon
• liquid sweetener of choice (I used coconut nectar): 1 tablespoon
• dates, pitted: 4-5
• Green Juice powder**: 1 tbsp

*cocoa powder can be subbed

** Use code "EVG" for 15% off Organifi: http://bit.ly/OrganifiEVG

Video recipe in playlist below

Steps:

1. Add coconut flakes and coconut oil to food processor and blend until well combined.
2. While food processor is on, add pitted dates through top, followed by coconut nectar, cacao powder and Green Juice powder
3. Stop processor and check for consistency. You want the truffles to be sticky enough to roll into a ball shape. Add another date if needed
4. When the consistency has been achieved, form the mixture into truffle shapes and place them on a plate
5. Optional: dust the truffles with cacao powder

Store remaining truffles in fridge to keep them cool and fresh.

Learn more about Organifi's Green Juice powder in these videos:

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