Paleo Truffles

<---- Walnut Truffles
Today in an attempt to soothe my aching sweet tooth, I tried a new recipe for Paleo Truffles. Let it be known in advance that when you make these, they will NOT be an exact taste match to a regular 1000 calorie truffle. However, they are darn good, and they are also not 1000 calories. They remind me of organic dark chocolate, (if you've ever tried it, it is a tad bitter, but delish!!)
<-----Dried Fruit Truffles
Remember that at the beginning of the Paleo Challenge, your taste buds are used to ARTIFICIAL PROCESSED sweeteners. These don't have any of those. Give your taste buds a chance to actually taste what natural sweetness tastes like. Dried fruit, cocoa, and coconut all have natural sugars, which will become more apparent as you progress in the diet. You will not regret it!

<---Coconut Truffles
***Disclaimer: Yes I do have two eyes and a sense of humor, and I know these look like something you would clean up in the yard. But they are tasty- so put that thought OUT of your mind :)

Paleo Truffles

1/4 Cup unrefined, extra-virgin coconut oil
1 Cup Raw Walnuts/other nuts/coconut/dried fruit
1/4 Cup Cocoa Powder (+ extra for rolling the truffles in when prepared)
3 Tbsp Honey (to taste, less if you can)
Dash of Celtic/Sea Salt, to taste

Preparation

• Melt coconut oil over low heat. Wisk in cocoa powder and honey.
  
  
• Place walnuts in a food processor until they become very finely ground. It should look just about like walnut butter/a "pasty" texture. Approximately a minute or so in the processor. You may want to scrape the sides one or two times to pull the nuts back into the center of the processor.
  
  
• In a mixing bowl (metal if you have it) combine processed walnuts (I also made some with coconut, and some with dried fruit) with the coconut oil mixture. Stir until well blended.
  

• Place mixture in the freezer until it sets a bit. The coconut oil will harden back up.
  
  
• Spoon out small portions of the mixture and form into balls with your hands. Roll in cocoa powder to finish.
  
  
• Store in the fridge or freezer if you prefer.