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Home » Plant-Based Recipes » Raw Lemon Goji Truffles

Raw Lemon Goji Truffles

Published: Jan 29, 2017 · Modified: Apr 18, 2018 by Lauren Glucina • Naturopath, Nutritionist

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These Raw Lemon Goji Truffles are soft and moist, bursting with sweet coconut, fresh lemon juice and tangy goji berries. They are just divine if you can find the time to pop them in the dehydrator - it makes for more of a macaroon texture.

Raw Lemon Goji Truffles

I think it's fairly important to have a few good healthy treat recipes up your sleeve, that can be whipped up quick-as-a-flash when that sweet tooth strikes.

The things I turn to time and again, are basics like nutrient dense bliss balls, raw brownies, and homemade nut butters (which I can devour, by the spoon!). All things that can literally be thrown into a food processor and blended into deliciousness within minutes. That's the easy part.

The hard part is is making the batch of deliciousness last (although, I have devised something I like to call 'treat insurance': once the baking frenzy has finished, divide your bounty into two stashes.

Keep one in common sight in the pantry, and the other, hidden as a back up. That way, if you have family members who tend to hoover down said goodies in one breath, you can rest assured there are a few reserved as back up so you don't miss out! I've learnt this the hard way, with my partner).

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Raw Lemon Goji Truffles

This recipe is actually one that features on my Raw Desserts App. I just love the combination of coconut, lemon and goji. I have used 100% pure maple syrup as the sweetener, however you can adapt to your liking - rice malt syrup will work, as will honey, or even dates.

The key, I think, is having a generous amount of lemon, and getting as much fresh citrus zest in there are humanly possible. You can roll the mixture into balls and enjoy as is, or, pop them in the dehydrator to give them a fabulous crunchy texture similar to a macaroon (and - the smell while it drys! Heaven!).

Enjoy!

If you make and enjoy this recipe, please leave a rating below. And better yet – leave me a comment to tell me how you got on, or just say hi – I LOVE hearing from you. Follow me on Instagram, Facebook or Pinterest to see more of my everyday recipes and wellness tips.

Raw Lemon Goji Truffles

Raw Lemon Goji Truffles

Naturopath Lauren Glucina
A quick-as-a-flash healthy treat.
Makes 18-20 truffles.
4.67 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 25 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Sweet
Cuisine Raw, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings 18 truffles
Calories 169 kcal

Ingredients
  

TRUFFLES:

  • 1 cup fine white almond meal
  • 2 cups coconut desiccated
  • 1/4 cup 100% pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • Zest of one lemon
  • 1/4 cup goji berries
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla paste or extract
  • Pinch of coarse sea salt

TO COAT:

  • Zest of one lemon
  • 1/4 cup coconut desiccated

Instructions
 

  • Blitz all truffle ingredients, excluding the goji berries, in a food processor till well combined.
  • Mix in the goji berries last.
  • Roll balls using 1 tablespoon of mixture per ball, then roll the balls over a plate filled with the extra coconut and lemon zest, to coat.
  • Pop in the fridge to serve as truffles, or, dehydrate at 115˚F for six hours, for a macaroon-like texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 169kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSodium: 16mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.9mg
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Nutrition Facts
Raw Lemon Goji Truffles
Amount Per Serving
Calories 169 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Sodium 16mg1%
Carbohydrates 10g3%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 3g6%
Calcium 20mg2%
Iron 0.9mg5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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About the Author

I’m Lauren, practising Naturopath, Medical Herbalist, Nutritionist, and essential oils educator in Auckland, New Zealand. I’m incredibly passionate about food as medicine, and helping connect people with the healing power of Nature.

BNatMed, AdDip NutMed, BCS, Certified FitGenes Practitioner.

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  1. Jane Owle

    February 01, 2017 at 1:01 pm

    Do you use fresh or dried goji berries?

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    • Ascension Kitchen

      February 01, 2017 at 2:09 pm

      Hi Jane - dried! I haven't come across fresh goji, although I'm sure they'd be delish.

      Reply
  2. Gabriella Nelson

    January 29, 2017 at 11:34 am

    Yum! These look delicious. I'm going to make some today, thanks Lauren x From Gabriella

    Reply
    • Ascension Kitchen

      February 01, 2017 at 2:08 pm

      Hope you enjoyed Gabriella x

      Reply

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