Blitz naturally-sweet mango and zesty limes with cashews, coconut and a pinch of vibrant turmeric to create a healthy after-dinner treat or well-balanced protein-rich snack. Serve with a mug of your favourite tea and share with friends.
Nutritional goodness
These truffles are great when you’re feeling run down or have the flu. Packed full of anti-inflammatory goodness, thanks to the turmeric. Omega 3 and 6 in the nuts provide essential fatty acids and the alkalizing lime is bursting with vitamin C.
Make your own
1 cup dried unsweetened mango pieces
2/3 cup unsalted, unroasted cashew nuts
1/2 cup desiccated coconut plus a little more for decoration
1 tbsp lime juice
Zest of 1 lime
Pinch of turmeric
1. Leave the cashew nuts to soak in a bowl of water for an hour, and drain.
2. Soften the dried mango in a bowl of water for 15 minutes. Don’t let the mango get too soggy.
3. Blend ingredients in a food processor until smooth.
4. Form into small balls and roll in the extra desiccated coconut.
5. Place on a plate, and put in the fridge. Keep in the fridge for up to ten days
These truffles are great when you’re feeling run down or have the flu. Packed full of anti-inflammatory goodness, thanks to the turmeric. Omega 3 and 6 in the nuts provide essential fatty acids and the alkalizing lime is bursting with vitamin C.
Make your own
1 cup dried unsweetened mango pieces
2/3 cup unsalted, unroasted cashew nuts
1/2 cup desiccated coconut plus a little more for decoration
1 tbsp lime juice
Zest of 1 lime
Pinch of turmeric
1. Leave the cashew nuts to soak in a bowl of water for an hour, and drain.
2. Soften the dried mango in a bowl of water for 15 minutes. Don’t let the mango get too soggy.
3. Blend ingredients in a food processor until smooth.
4. Form into small balls and roll in the extra desiccated coconut.
5. Place on a plate, and put in the fridge. Keep in the fridge for up to ten days
After-dinner treat: Emma tries my mango truffles
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