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Healthy South Florida Issue 45 - Listen to Your Body Signals

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HEALTHY FOOD<br />

I<br />

love love love<br />

tiramisu with<br />

all my heart.<br />

I have loved it<br />

before my vegan<br />

journey and I am<br />

thrilled that there<br />

are even a few<br />

vegan varities,<br />

that taste pretty<br />

great.<br />

These truffles make the<br />

perfect gift for all your<br />

friends and family, that<br />

have a sweet <strong>to</strong>oth. They<br />

are so easy <strong>to</strong> make and<br />

have such an amazing<br />

taste, you might eat them<br />

all up before giving them <strong>to</strong><br />

anyone, so make sure you<br />

have double the ingredients<br />

at home.<br />

TIRAMISU<br />

TRUFFLES<br />

WW<br />

100g almon meal<br />

WW<br />

150g cashews,<br />

soaked for 2-3h<br />

in warm water,<br />

drained and rinsed<br />

WW<br />

2 tbsp instant<br />

espresso powder<br />

WW<br />

3 tbsp vegan<br />

cream cheese or<br />

vegan mascarpone<br />

WW<br />

2 tbsp coconut<br />

sugar or brown<br />

sugar<br />

INGREDIENTS<br />

WW<br />

60ml coconut oil<br />

WW<br />

200g vegan<br />

chocolate or<br />

homemade<br />

chocolate glaze<br />

( 2 tbsp maple<br />

syrup, 50g melted<br />

cocoa butter, 3-4<br />

heaped tbsp cocoa<br />

powder)<br />

DIRECTIONS<br />

STEP 1<br />

In a medium bowl blend<br />

cashews, cream cheese,<br />

coconut sugar, coconut oil<br />

and almond meal by using<br />

an immerson blender until<br />

smooth.<br />

STEP 2<br />

Put bowl in<strong>to</strong> the freezer for<br />

20-30 minutes, so the mixture<br />

is easier <strong>to</strong> firm.<br />

STEP 3<br />

Use hands <strong>to</strong> make 7-9 truffle<br />

balls.<br />

STEP 4<br />

While melting the chocolate,<br />

put the truffles in<strong>to</strong> the fridge,<br />

so they stay firm.<br />

STEP 5<br />

Once the chocolate is melted,<br />

add the<br />

espresso powder <strong>to</strong> it and stir<br />

well trough. Use two spoons,<br />

<strong>to</strong> coat the truffles with<br />

chocolate.<br />

STEP 6<br />

Put in<strong>to</strong> the freezer for<br />

another 15-20 minutes and<br />

roll truffles on a flat plate<br />

through some more cocoa<br />

powder if you like. Enjoy.<br />

Sassi Swanson<br />

Vegan plant based cuisine, earth loving and caring , quality before<br />

quantity - sassi@voilavegan.com - www.voilavegan.com<br />

40 / HEALTHY MIAMI

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