Raw Almond Citrus Candy

Nina Manolson

Mmmm, I created this recipe with what was on hand when my family wanted a sweet treat. My kids loved them too and according to my daughter they are even better cold, out of the freezer.

They are a lovely treat to give as a gift. (Think Valentine’s day, hostess gift, easter/passover, etc…)

Ingredients:

1/4 cup organic raw almond butter
3 pitted organic medjool dates
2 large pieces of organic dried mango
1 teaspoon of grated fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon organic lemon rind
1/2 teaspoon organic orange rind

Blend all ingredients in a food processor, until it becomes a paste.

It will hold together when you form it into balls.

Store them in the freezer.

almond citrus candy in food processor

This is a great sweet treat because the fat and protein in the almonds slow down the absorption of sugars (from the mango and dates) into your blood stream. This prevents this sweet from giving you the high-then-crash experience that many high-sugar sweets will give you. The almonds serve to reduce the glycemic index in this recipe.

raw almond citrus candy

Would you like to learn how to make more healthy recipes? Join me for my totally fun, hands-on evening of eating and un-cooking. My next Raw Food Class is on Sunday, March 14th at 4pm in the Boston area.

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Nina Manolson, MA, CHC, LMT is the Smokin’ Hot Mom Mentor and Family Wellness Expert. She’s the founder of SmokinHotMom.com and HealthyYummyKids.com. She helps busy moms look and feel their best, and helps them feed their kids well in a world that doesn’t. To get your F.R.E.E. Audio CD by mail and receive her healthy recipes and wellness tips click here.