Goji Berry Truffles

Goji berries are a truly remarkable superfood. Ounce for ounce goji berries contain more vitamin C than oranges, more beta-carotene than carrots, and more iron than spinach. They also contain over 20 trace minerals and 18 amino acids! These beautiful truffles contain a flavourful red filling and a rich chocolate exterior, making them a special festive treat.

Filling:

1 cup dried goji berries

½ cup creamy almond butter

¼ cup coconut nectar or maple syrup

1 teaspoon almond flavoring

Chocolate Coating:

1 cup dark chocolate chips

1 tablespoon maple syrup

1 teaspoon vanilla, optional

Directions:

Place all ingredients for the filling in a food processor fitted with the “s” blade. Process/pulse for a few minutes until ground and sticky. Roll filling into small balls and set onto a plate. They might feel a bit soft and sticky  however once they are covered in chocolate no one will notice it.Place a piece of parchment paper onto a large plate, set aside for your finished truffles.In a small saucepan add the ingredients for the chocolate coating. Use a double boiler or place the saucepan into another slightly larger pan filled with a few inches of water. If you don’t do this, the chocolate with burn and become unusable.  Melt over very low heat, stirring, until the chocolate is completely melted. Turn off heat and immediately drop the first truffle into the chocolate, gently swirl the melted chocolate over it using a spoon. Lift up and place onto the prepared plate with parchment paper. Repeat with remaining truffles.

Zuzana