Healthy “Tootsy” Rolls

Everybody loves Tootsie Rolls, but they are loaded with sugar and other not so healthy ingredients. Here is a recipe for some natural Tootsie Rolls that you can make at home. Great for upcoming Valentine’s Day!

Make only 1 batch at a time in the food processor — this mixture is VERY thick and makes it almost impossible to work with if you make more than one batch at a time.

1 Cup raw cocoa powder — You can use any cocoa powder unless you are going for totally raw, carob powder could also be used

1/2 Cup mesquite powder — This is what gives it the unique flavor — mesquite flour is very good for blood sugar issues also

1/2 Cup almond butter — Any nut butter will work — one of my clients used cashew/macadamia — experimentation is fun!

3/4 Cup honey or agave nectar — (original recipe calls for a mix of both) — see what you like!

2 heaping Tablespoons of lucuma powder — Lucuma is also called Monk fruit. Now most monk fruit is mixed with Erythritol, but you can find it by itself. It is more expensive. This gives it a nice texture and sweetness -but not too sweet.

1 Tbsp vanilla

1 pinch of sea salt

Process in food processor till well blended — it is very stiff — stir down as needed and place into bowl and knead in more lucuma (several Tbsp.) till no longer sticky

Roll into logs and wrap in wax/parchment paper — store in freezer or fridge

Enjoy!

Note: This recipe is modified from the original recipe here.

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Kasara is educated as a Mental Health Therapist, Master Herbalist, Traditional Naturopath and Energy Worker with over 35 years of helping thousands of clients find alternative health options that work. She writes articles on Medium, and on her website http://truhealth.com. You may subscribe to her Medium account or her newsletter to stay connected.