This recipe is from the wonderful cookbook, Wanderlust Kitchen (Nourish, 2025) by Samantha Dormehl.

“These truffles are heavenly. I love how chocolatey and amazing they are, but you could easily add a mashed banana or avocado to the mix to increase the variety of nutrients in these balls. This recipe is simply a guide, so do experiment with your own medicinal ball combinations, such as cashew, date and coconut; apricots, turmeric and walnuts; or rose, vanilla and almond. Add your favourite adaptogen for a boost in the morning, a gentle pick-me-up in the afternoon, or a calming treat in the evening.”

Makes 10 – 20 Truffles

Ingredients:

• 100g/3½oz/1 cup desiccated/dried
• shredded coconut
• 150g/5½oz/1 cup nuts of your choice
• handful of pitted dates
• 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
• 2 tbsp nut butter
• 2 tbsp cacao
• pinch of salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional Extras:

• 1 tsp Reishi mushroom powder
• 1 tsp Maca
• 1 tsp Moringa
• 1 tsp Ashwagandha
• 1 tsp ground turmeric

Method:

1. Pulse the coconut, the dates and then the nuts separately in a food processor until fine.
2. Combine all the ingredients including your favourite optional extras in a bowl, mixing well.
3. Roll into balls and place in the fridge for 30 minutes or the freezer for 15 minutes until firm. You can also roll your balls.

NB. Add a combination of these adaptogens and healing spices to really enhance the nutritional benefits of these truffles.

Extracted with permission from The Wanderlust Kitchen by Samantha Dormehl (Nourish, 2025). Available now.