Fiber Rich Flaxseed & Date "Truffles"
These nutritious "truffles" offer an enormous about of healthy fiber and other medicinal benefits of flaxseed.
Servings: 12 individual truffles
- 150 grams ground brown or golden flaxseed just over 5 ounces
- 100 grams pitted dates just over 3 ounces
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/3 cup dried currants optional
- pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup carob or cocoa powder
- 1.5 teaspoons sugar
In a small saucepan combine dates and water. Cover and simmer for approximately 10 minutes until the dates are softened and can be easily pureed.
Add flaxseed, salt, and currants to the date puree and stir with a wooden spoon until the mixture is a stiff mass. You may need to add slightly more flax or water to make a firm but not too sticky mixture.
In a small bowl, mix carob/cocoa powder and sugar. Roll flaxseed and date mixture into walnut sized balls. Roll in carob/sugar mixture to coat.
Place in an airtight container for storage.