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Root 2 Rise Yoga with Michelle Chua

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Full Moon Cacao Balls (Vegan Superfood Recipe) by Michelle Chua

10/23/2022
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At our October 2022 Full Moon Mini-Retreat in Ojai, CA, I served these Full Moon Cacao Treats made of nutritiously energizing superfoods.  They are simple to make and are raw and vegan.  As promised, here's the recipe for when you need a quick, satisfying and healthy dessert/snack...

Basically, the three main ingredients are 1c walnuts, 1c pitted Medjool dates and 2 Tbs cacao powder, all organic. 
This makes about 12 rolled up balls about 1.5 inches in diameter.  

Start by grinding the walnuts in a food processor or strong blender until the consistency is crumbly.  Then, add the dates and cacao powder to the blender. After, roll up a clump of the mix in your palms to create a ball.  Either eat the balls right away, or store them in the fridge for a cooler and more solidified texture.

Variations to the ingredients:


(1) To the above mixture, add 1 tsp of pink salt and 1 tsp Vanilla Extract to enhance flavor.  Then, sprinkle to taste a dash or more of cinnamon powder.  For extra superfood boost, add 1 Tbs Spirulina powder. (See photo of ingredients below)

​Then, after rolling the balls, you might roll them on a dusted clean surface lightly sprinkled with cacao powder and spirulina to add a dusty colored coating.  To top them off, poke 2 goji berries on top for a sweet heart signature and Vitamin C antioxidant kick.
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(2)  Really hungry and want to add more protein?  Try this version and a double sized amount: Blend 1c walnuts and 1c cashews. Add in 2c dates, 1 tsp pink salt, 1 tsp Vanilla Extract, 2 Tbs almond butter, 1 Tbs honey and 1Tbs spirulina.  
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Note: The measurements are really just a starting point.  Most importantly, taste dough and tailor to your taste buds!  Also, this recipe is a compilation of research into different cacao balls and spinning it with my own flavor.  So, get creative, enjoy the process and remember to offer gratitude for these amazing plants and for sharing their prana, or vitality!

Want more healthy plant-based recipes & inspiration?

Join me and Wild Love Vegan Food for 4 days of of plant-based inspiration and a Healthy Vegan Holiday Cooking Class near Temecula, CA on December 4, 2022 at our Inner Peace, Outer Harmony Wellness Retreat! 

​And, join me and Registered Dietitian & Nutritionist Jocelyn Harrison for a Vegan Nutrition & Accessible Yoga Workshop in Studio City, CA, on November 5, 2022!
2 Comments
Nina Arhipov
10/28/2022 07:22:23 am

Thanks Michelle fir the recipe of the delicious cacao balls. It is very easy and simple.
I am looking forward for more recipes.

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Michelle Chua
12/29/2022 04:23:59 pm

Glad you found it simple and tasty, Nina!

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