Sunny Cocoa Truffles for Body Ecology Diet (B.E.D.)

Tara Carpenter, NC.

Nutrition Consultant for regaining natural gut microbiome after yeast, bacterial, viral infections with Body Ecology Diet.

Originally published on December 27, 2013.

These heavenly bonbons are free of most common allergens and acceptable for stage 2 of Body Ecology Diet (B.E.D.). If you have food sensitivities, you know how hard it can be to find a treat that tastes good and is made with ingredients that you feel comfortable to eat; especially if you are traveling or away from the comfort of your kitchen.

I always keep these treats ready to go in the freezer so I can pull one out to eat when a sweet craving hits! I also pack them in my purse or in our kids’ lunchbox. At the holidays, I package a few up with various other bonbons (the party store sells tiny paper boxes) or wrap a trio in parchment paper. These make a wonderful stocking stuffer or easter basket treat for a person who cannot eat refined sugar, pasteurized dairy, yeast, or gluten.

Sunny Cocoa Truffles for Body Ecology Diet (B.E.D.)

This sweet recipe is gluten, dairy, and refined sugar free.

Ingredients

2 1/2 cup sunflower seeds (soaked and dehydrated)

1 1/2 cup shredded coconut (culture for stage 1)

1/3 – 1/2 cup glycerin (or raw honey if allowed)

1/4 cup flax seeds, fresh ground

1/4 cup raw cocoa powder

2 Tbsp. extra-virgin coconut oil, melted (or ghee if tolerated)

1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (alcohol/sugar free)

1/2 tsp sea salt

Toppings: cocoa powder, lightly roasted shredded coconut, ground flax seeds, or ground sunflower seeds

Method

Grind sunflower seeds, glycerin, coconut oil, and vanilla in a VitaMix or other high-powered blender.
Blend until smooth.
Place in a bowl with all other ingredients – mixing well.
Moisten hands and roll out tablespoon portions.
Roll each truffle in topping of your choice and place on a tray.
Refrigerate at least 30 minutes or until hard.
Store in airtight container in fridge or freezer.

Tips & Tricks

Gently melt the coconut oil until slightly liquid to not harm beneficial fatty acids.
Stores well up to 1 month, longer if kept in the freezer.
Instead of rolling in a topping, dip balls into melted dark chocolate. Cool on wax paper.

Note: this is a transitional or occasional treat for those healing on Body Ecology Diet. Best to culture first and then dehydrate the coconut for a more digestible recipe for Stage 2 of B.E.D.. This takes time yes, but you can more easily make a bunch at once and freeze.

May all bellies be happy!

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