How to make healthy truffles

CHICOPEE Mass. (Mass Appeal) - Dark chocolate isn't just delicious, it's great for your heart.  Leslie Cerier is a Chef and Educator and also known as The Organic Gourmet and she's here to make a some delicious truffles with us.

Dark Chocolate Truffles
WITH GOJI BERRIES
1 cup grated raw cacao butter
1 cup raw cacao powder
6 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
¼ cup gogi berries
Pinch of sea salt

Dark Chocolate Truffles
WITH GOJI BERRIES
1. Blend ingredients
2. Taste and adjust recipe
3. Shape into balls
3. Roll balls in ingredients
4. Eat or store

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To find out more about Leslie Cerier, visit her website, The Organic Gourmet.

Leslie Cerier, "The Organic Gourmet," specializes in local, seasonal, whole foods and organic cuisine with 20+ years experience. Chef, Educator, Environmentalist, Photographer and Author of 5 cookbooks: "Gluten-Free Recipes for the Conscious Cook"! (2010), " Going Wild in the Kitchen" (2005), among others. Leslie teaches vegetarian cooking for health, vitality and pleasure nationwide. Leslie's expertise in culinary nutrition has led to her being much sought after by health professionals and private clients to help them translate challenging dietary allergy issues into culinary success and meal satisfaction.