I've created something really special here for YOU and for ME, because a girl needs chocolate in her life and we ALL need to UP our HEALTH whenever possible!
Homemade Dark Chocolate Lemon Truffles!!
You may have seen the news lately about the AMAZING health benefits and anti-cancer properties contained in the lemon. Not just lemon juice, the WHOLE LEMON, peel and ALL. It's the peel that really holds many of the properties that are so incredible good for our health and vitality.
Here are just a few of the benefits whole lemons provide:
- Lemon peels contain certain vitamins that lemon juice does not (e.g., Omega-3 and Omega-6).
- The peel also helps rid our body of toxins (And to think that we so often throw the peels right into the garbage.)
- Has an anti-microbial effect against bacterial infections and fungi
- Fights against internal parasites and worms (lemon peel oil is even used as a natural option for removing pests from plants)
- Acts as an anti-inflammatory
- Can be used as an anti-depressant and combats stress and nervous disorders (tested with lemon balm)
- Creates an alkaline environment in the body (cancers and other diseases can not thrive in an alkaline system)
WOW! You are going to get ALL OF THAT and MORE in this delicious chocolate treat!
Let's take a look at the other health bennies, like the ones found in super dark chocolate...
If you don't LOVE dark chocolate(Im talking 70% dark and higher) learn too! Its health benefits are amazing...
- Nutrient dense
- Improves heart health
- Reduces stress and anxiety
- Aids in regulating cholesterol
- Helps you lose weight!!
- Assists with pain and depression
- Improves skin health and appearance!
The last two superfoods that make an appearance in these lovely treats are coconut oil and maca powder. Both incredible health boosting additions.
Coconut Oil: is good for the brain, the heart, the kidneys, cancer treatment and prevention, immune system, energy and endurance, digestion, skin... it pretty much covers it ALL! Being that it is made up of medium chain fatty acids, your body does not store it as fat, but uses it for energy!
Maca Root: The ultimate hormone balancing herb for men and women. This stuff has changed my life! In addition to smoothing out our hormones it also....., reduces adrenal stress, enhances sexual function, boosts energy, improves memory and is used as an antidepressant!
Have I SOLD YOU on these little gems yet? Did I mention that they are so yummy?
Dark Chocolate Lemon Truffles
Ingredients
- 8 oz dark chocolate of your choice (70% or higher, preferably organic)
- 1 organic lemon, washed, frozen and grated
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 2 tsp. maca powder
- 1 ice cube tray
Directions
Melt chocolate and coconut oil in microwave for 45 sec. if not fully melted, cook for 15 sec. intervals until so. Mix together oil, chocolate, grated frozen lemon and maca powder. Pour mixture into ice cube trays filling about 1/2 to 3/4 of the way. Place in freezer and pop out of molds when ready.
You can keep them in a baggie in the freezer or in the fridge. They will soften quickly with the addition of coconut oil.
Cheers to your HEALTH!
xo
Lisa