Coconut and Honey Sweetened Truffles

Guest post by Krista Fleury

1/2 cup of honey

1/2 peanut butter

1/4 cup of coconut oil

4 tbsp of cocoa powder

1/2 cup of shredded coconut

3/4 cup of uncooked oats

1/2 tsp of cinnamon

1/2 tsp of vanilla extract

Shredded coconut for coating

Directions:

Mix the honey, peanut butter, coconut oil, and coca powder together in a saucepan until all ingredients are melted together.

Then remove pan from heat and mix in the shredded coconut, oats, cinnamon and vanilla extract. Let the mixture chill for 20 to 30 minutes in the refrigerator or until it firms up. Then shape the chilled mixture into balls and roll in the shredded coconut. Store in the fridge.

Honey: A natural sweetener that plays a role in reducing inflammation, regulating blood sugar levels, aids in weight loss and is effective in removing free radicals from the body.

Peanut Butter: A protein and fiber rich healthy fat that acts as an energy booster and aids in weight loss by making one feel full for a longer period of time. Also an excellent source of potassium.

Coconut oil: A healthy fat that is known to prevent high blood pressure and heart disease, cure kidney and UTI infections, reduce inflammation and arthritis, prevent and treat cancer, boost immune system, improve energy and endurance, balances hormones, improve memory and brain function, and prevent gum disease and tooth decay.

Oats: Fiber rich grain that lowers cholesterol, improves immune system, protects the heart, controls blood sugar and blood pressure, lowers risk of type-2 diabetes and breast cancer, increases appetite control hormones as well as reducing oxidative stress.

Cinnamon: A high source of antioxidants that contains anti-inflammatory properties, fights diabetes, infections and viruses, protects heart health and helps fight allergies.

Krista Fleury is an Exercise Science Major at Endicott College in Beverly, MA and interning at Advanced Health & Wellness.

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