Cinnamon-Sunflower Truffles
If you are following the elimination diet then you're in for a real treat today! I created this raw truffle recipe a few days ago in order to have a quick and nutritious snack ready in the fridge. Just one or two and I am good to go for a few more hours. I have also found that they are a perfect after school snack for my children!
For those of you following me on the Elimination Diet, how are you feeling? Energetic, sick, tired, achy, wonderful? Sometimes during the very beginning of the diet there is a feeling of un-wellness. Don't worry, your body is going through many changes. For one, you are detoxing and you may be experiencing a die-off of unfriendly bacteria in the gut. This is a great time to be consuming plenty of raw sauerkraut. This will help to replenish healthy bacteria in the gut. I have many lacto-fermented recipes in the Get Cultured! chapter of my Whole Life Nutrition Cookbook or you can purchase raw sauerkraut at your local health food store. The truly raw sauerkraut will be found in the refrigerated section.
Cinnamon-Sunflower Truffles
You'll need a food processor to make these. If you are not following the elimination diet then try using different nuts or seeds. I bet pecans, almonds, or cashews would be delicious. I found that these truffles are even better on the second day; if they last that long!
- Place the sunflower seeds, cinnamon, and sea salt into a food processor fitted with the "s" blade. Process until seeds are very finely ground. It only takes a minute or so.
- Then add the pitted dates and olive oil. Process again until combined and sticky. Only add the maple syrup if need be. Your dates may be moist enough and you might not need extra sweetener. Check to see if you can form a truffle by rolling some of the mixture in your hands. If it falls apart then add the sweetener and process again.
- Scoop out the sunflower mixture by the large spoonful and roll into balls. Then roll in shredded coconut.
- Store in the fridge for up to 10 days.
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About the Author
Ali Segersten
Alissa Segersten holds a Bachelor's of Science in Nutrition from Bastyr University and a Master’s of Science in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine from the University of Western States. She is a Functional Nutritionist, the mother of five children, a whole foods cooking instructor, professional recipe developer, and cookbook author. She is passionate about helping others find a diet that will truly nourish them. Alissa is the author of two very popular gluten-free, whole foods cookbooks and guidebooks: The Whole Life Nutrition Cookbook and Nourishing Meals. She is also the co-author of The Elimination Diet book. Alissa is the founder and owner of Nourishing Meals®.Nourishing Meals Newsletter
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Thank you so much for all the work you do & information you do on your site for others!!
Being just found out I am celiac I am overwhelmed!! Just doing one day at a time & one recipe at a time, I keep coming back to your site.
I was wondering if your book is available in Canada(British Columbia)?
Also looking for a eating plan for a day, what to eat & how much, if you are able to guide me to such.
I am gluten free, dairy free, & egg free also no almonds, or nutritional yeast.
Thank you again!!
Those look wonderful! I'll have to try them.
I've been doing the elimination diet for 6 days now and I am still experiencing intense stomach cramping and diarrhea. (I had this even before I started the diet, which is why I'm doing it: )
The only thing new that I've added to my diet is quinoa. I've been eating it every morning for breakfast. Is it possible that I am allergic or have a sensitivity to quinoa? Thanks for any advice!! I'm getting rather desperate here . . .
Wow, how terrific are those! Elimination diet or not. I definitely want to try those, Ali.
Thanks,
Shirley
Can you use coconut oil in this recipe instead of olive oil and still be okay for elimination diet?