Fig Tahini Truffles

Do you want to build strong bones, boost your digestion and get beautiful skin all at the same time? Try these Raw Vegan Fig Tahini Truffles! Tahini, a creamy paste made out of sesame seeds, is packed with zinc. This essential mineral is often hard to get on a plant-based lifestyle. Zinc will slow down the ageing process in your body, strengthen your immune system and it can even protect you against serious chronic diseases. Get healthier while indulging in sweet snacks? Count me in ☺

Fig Tahini Truffles

SERVES: 20 truffles

EQUIPMENT: food processor, rubber spatula

INGREDIENTS:

½ cup of cashews
½ cup of dried figs, finely chopped
½ cup of dried coconut
2 tablespoons of tahini (I used tahini with sea salt)
1 tablespoon of liquid sweetener of your choice: date paste, maple syrup, coconut nectar…
1 teaspoon of lemon juice
½ teaspoon of pure vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon of lemon zest, finely chopped (or more to taste)
1/8 teaspoon of Himalayan crystal salt or sea salt
Sesame seeds, for garnish

DIRECTIONS:

1. Combine cashews, dried figs and dried coconut in the food processor fitted with an S-blade. Process until finely ground. 
2. Add tahini, sweetener, lemon juice, vanilla extract, lemon zest and salt. Process again until well combined. 
3. Shape the sticky dough into small truffles. 4. Garnish with sesame seeds or dried coconut.

JULIE’S TIPS & TRICKS:

• These Fig Tahini Truffles will stay fresh for at least 1 week in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
• Not so fond of sesame seeds? Replace it with any nut butter of your choice such as almond butter, hazelnut butter…

Now I would love to hear from you! How do you like to keep your skin young and vibrant? Do you have any natural beauty routine tips? Let me know by leaving a comment down below.