Rose-Flavored Chocolate Truffles
Time: 10 minutes
Makes: 16 half-inch diameter truffles (a dozen for boxing and four for you to savor)
Ingredients:
3 tablespoons smooth nut butter
3 tables raw coconut oil
2 tablespoons unsweetened chocolate powder
3 tablespoons hemp seeds
2 tablespoons almond meal/flour
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon rose water (optional)
Directions:
Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl and mix well. Use two spoons to divide the mixture among the mold's heart candy holes. Place the heart mold in the freezer to harden.
If you do not have a candy mold, you can roll the chocolate into simple half-inch balls. To do this, place mix in the freezer for five minutes to harden so it's easier to handle. Then roll into balls.
Dip in your favorite topping. Place in a beautiful box to give to your loved one.
Refrigerate until your sweetheart is ready to enjoy it – and hopefully shares with you!
About Daniela
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Daniela was born and raised in Timisoara, Romania where she spent her teenage years working as a fashion model for Elite. She appeared in print ads and numerous television commercials in Romania and modeled for various brands in Germany and the United States. These days, she's working behind the lens as a photographer's assistant and videographer, and when she's not hosting dinner parties for her vegan friends, Daniela dedicates her time to donating and participating in various fundraising events to benefit animals, in particular Last Chance For Animals (LCA).
Daniela is proud to be living and working in America, which in the years following the collapse of Nicolae Ceaușescu's communist regime seemed like only a dream. Despite living through such a difficult socioeconomic transition, Daniela recalls her childhood years spent with family in her grandmother's garden and kitchen as among the happiest of her life.
Long before "farm to table" was revived in America, Daniela was enjoying the culinary practice with her grandmother on a daily basis - growing, harvesting and cooking her own healthy and nutritious plant-based dishes. After moving to Los Angeles in 2010 and discovering the Hollywood vegan lifestyle, Daniela incorporated much of what she learned back home into dishes she cooks for her vegan friends.
Now, she's thrilled to share her vegan recipes and cooking tips with HNGN's readers, who will be salivating in no time!
