Carob Decadence

These little drops of devilish delight disappeared from my kitchen in lightning speed after the first batch.  I had to whip up the second batch in secret in order to grab a photo for the blog.  I guarantee a love affair with these little yummies.  Super easy to make, it's worth it to make 2 batches to keep extras on hand in the refrigerator.

Yields About 15 balls

Ingredients:

1 cup shredded coconut, unsweetened and organic works best

3/4 cup dried cranberries (if you don't like cranberries, try cherries or blueberries)

2 tbsp raw honey 

1/2 cup raw almond butter

1 tbsp carob powder  (you can also you raw cacao powder)

1 tsp ground cinnamon

pinch of Himalayan salt or sea salt

1 tbsp ginseng root powder (optional)

1/4 cup carob powder (reserve for rolling the balls in)

1. Into a medium sized bowl, add the shredded coconut, cranberries, honey, almond butter, carob powder, cinnamon, salt, and ginseng powder.  Using a spoon, or if you want a little dirty fun then use your hands, and mix all ingredients until well incorporated into a dough.

2.  Take a piece of dough about the size of a tablespoon and roll into a ball.  Place the ball onto a plate.  Repeat until all the dough is gone.

3.  Add 1/4 cup carob powder into a small bowl. 

4.  With clean, dry hands take each ball and roll it in the carob powder to coat.  Set on a plate or tray.  Place balls in the refrigerator for at least an hour before eating.  Best after left in refrigerator for 24 hours.  Will keep in a sealed container for 2 to 3 weeks.

✌ YUM