Savory Apricot Truffles Recipes

Steps:

• Mince apricots in blender.
• Combine with 1 1/2 cups of coconut and all other ingredients (reserving 1/2 cup coconut for rolling) and blend well.
• Take a teaspoonful of mixture and roll into balls.
• Toss in extra coconut.
• Store in fridge.

Steps:

• Add all together and mix except for the agave and olive oil.
• Mix in agave and olive oil.
• Make ping pong sized balls and serve as is or chill for solid consistency.
• Note: The recipe calls for carob but that's mainly because carob is a chocolate substitute that is caffeine free and does not have a stimulant type effect. You can replace the entire call for carob with cacao if you wish -- .

Steps:

• Toast almonds in a dry skillet over medium high heat for 5 minutes; set aside to cool.
• Process almonds in a food processor, pulsing until coarsely chopped; add apricots, honey, cinnamon, ginger, and salt processing until everything is finely chopped and sticks together, about 45 seconds.
• Using your hands roll mixture into round balls (about a heaping teaspoon each) and place on a baking sheet lined with waxed paper.
• Melt half the chocolate in a double boiler; stir in remaining chocolate, stirring to melt.
• Roll balls in chocolate to coat and place back on baking sheet.
• Refrigerate until set, about 15 minutes; store at room temperature.