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“First You Gotta Do The Truffle Shuffle”- Raw Brownie Truffle Bites

Yesterday I had the pleasure of working a Raw/Vegan Workshop in Culver City, alongside a man by the name of Rod Rotondi.  Rod is a Raw/Vegan enthusiast, restaurant owner and author of the book, Raw Food for Real People.

Okay, I know what you’re thinking.  You’re probably thinking, “Raw food?  What’s the point?”  I used to feel the same exact way.  But after yesterday, it’s definitely one of those things where you can’t knock it until you try it.  Or, at least eat some of Rod’s food and you’ll be sure to lick your plate clean.

I learned a ton from just one session with Rod and I also was in a food induced coma by the end of the workshop.  I literally had to cut myself off from the delish food (especially his raw oatmeal and the chips!)

But, since I can’t possibly post all the recipes, I decided to give you a taste of one of Rod’s signature desserts.

What You Need:

2 Cups Chopped Pitted Dates

1/2 Cup Carob Powder

1/2 Cup Cacao Powder (we used cacao nibs)

2 Cups Ground Brazil Nutes (feel free to sub out for different nut)

1/2 Cup Raw Almond Butter (feel free to sub out for different nut butter)

1/2 Cup Grated Fresh Coconut

Dried Coconut (for garnishing- or any other topping you’d like to roll the truffles in)

1. Add all of the ingredients into a food processor and pulse to combine until it forms a thick consistency.  It’s okay to have the nuts be a bit on the larger side.  It may be crumbly, but that’s okay because when you form it into balls it will stick together (or you can add more dates to the mixture).

2. Next, pour the toppings of choice into a shallow dish or plate.  Then, roll the “batter” into bite size balls and roll into your toppings.

*This recipe is just a base, you can play around with the fillings for the mixture.  Get creative and send in some of your ideas!

**Grand Re-Opening of Leaf Organics in Culver City this Friday 6/18!!!!!!