Chocolate Hazelnut truffles

*Whew*

It's been a long, hard day and that to me always says chocolate, healthy chocolate that is. And if you like Nutella, then I'm about to introduce you to a much healthier version. Enter Justin's Chocolate Hazelnut Butter. It's amazing, and there are no preservatives or crazy amounts of unrefined sugar. In fact the line of nut butters from Justin's changes lives, really! You'll thank me later for introducing you, I promise.

What you'll need:

2 tablespoons Justin's Hazlenut Chocolate Spread (bonus that there's no preservatives and it's gluten-free)
2 tablespoons chia seeds
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
5 pitted dates
organic coconut flakes

How you do it:

Combine all ingredients except the coconut flakes into the food processor and pulse until mixed well. Then roll the mixture into 1 1/2 inch balls and dust with coconut flakes. Makes 6 truffles.

The Nutrition Info:

Chia seed is a great source of fiber and  30% of chia seed oil is Omega 3 while another 40% is Omega 6 and bonus, you don't need to grind the chia seed like you do with flax seed for it to be easily digested.  Using Justin's ready made hazlenut chocolate spread is an easy way to make these and there is no added sugar or preservatives.Hazelnuts contain the minerals magnesium, phosphorous, zinc, copper, iron, manganese, calcium and selenium as well as vitamin K. They also contain amino  and fatty acids leucine, arginine, aspartic acid, alanine and glutamic acid. Dates are rich in fiber, helping prevent LDL cholesterol absorption in the intestines. It works as a bulk laxative. The fiber content protects the colon mucous membrane and acts to bind to cancer causing chemicals in the colon. Coconut is a great source of fiber and protein and it gives these that finished touch and crunch.

 If you wanted to nix the hazelnut butter in lieu of a homemade version you could easily make your own with crushed hazelnuts, coconut oil, and cocoa powder.

Next time you  need chocolate, reach for these instead of your Godivas and Hersheys. Your tastebuds will be happy and your body will thank you!