Herb-Infused Valentine’s Day Cake Pop Recipe

Sweets for your sweets? Absolutely! But, sweet indulgences don’t have to be sugary. This Valentine’s Day, indulge yourself and loved ones with delights that go the extra mile in showing care. Incorporating ORGANIC INDIA immune-boosting herbal supplements, these simple, splendid Cinnamon Vanilla Valentine’s Day Cake Pops are healthy enough for a midday power-up, yet wholly welcome as dessert.

As well as complementing a splash of pure vanilla extract with warming spice, our ORGANIC INDIA Ceylon Cinnamon helps regulate healthy blood sugar. It’s also loaded with antioxidants, helping your body fight free radicals and lowering risk of serious health conditions. Stress-relieving Ashwagandha is a powerful adaptogenic herb that has been used for centuries as a natural source of vitality. Strong but gentle Shatavari is well known for its role in supporting hormonal balance. This potent trio features some of our favorite ORGANIC INDIA wellness supplements to fold into these cake pops, but feel free to swap in others, such as Turmeric or Neem.

Unless baked using a mold, cake pops are traditionally made by combining crumbled cake with frosting, forming a thick, sticky mixture that can be rolled into balls and dipped. With nutrient-rich, chewy Medjool dates, almond flour, and a little nut butter, a similar dense texture is achieved bursting with natural sweetness guaranteed to please. And, by sprinkling in our ORGANIC INDIA immune-boosting herbs, your whole body will feel the love.

Valentine’s Day Cake Pop Recipe

Yield: Approximately 15 pops

Ingredients

• 1 Cup fine almond flour
• 1 Cup pitted Medjool dates (about 10)
• 1 Teaspoon ORGANIC INDIA Ceylon Cinnamon
• 1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 Tablespoons unsweetened vanilla plant milk
• ¼ Cup desiccated coconut
• ¼ Cup almond butter
• ½ Teaspoon ORGANIC INDIA Ashwagandha
• ½ Teaspoon ORGANIC INDIA Shatavari
• Candy melts for dipping (8 ounce?)
• Sprinkles, to decorate
• To serve: lollipop sticks

Method:

1. Combine all ingredients through ORGANIC INDIA herbal supplements in a food processor. Blend until thoroughly combined. Mixture may be slightly crumbly.
2. Transfer to a bowl and use a spatula to press into a sticky dough.
3. Roll into approximately 15 1-inch balls and place in the freezer to firm up for at least one hour.
4. When the balls are firm, set up a box with holes or cake pop stand and have sprinkles ready.
5. Gently melt the candy coating according to package directions or choose to either melt in a double boiler, stirring after each until completely melted.
6. Insert a stick about halfway into the center of a cake pop. Dunk the pop in the melted coating until submerged and turn to evenly coat while letting excess drip off.
7. Before the chocolate coating hardens, decorate each pop with sprinkles. Push the pops into your stand, or another holder to keep them upright while setting. If the balls seem to be sliding off the sticks while dipping, feel free to dunk without the sticks, let rest on a tray while the coating hardens, and insert the stick into the flatter side once set.
8. Repeat with each cake pop. If the chocolate hardens, you may need to carefully reheat.
9. Store in an airtight container in the fridge, bringing to room temperature before serving.

Want a delicious hot beverage to pair with your cake pops? Try this creamy Tulsi Rose Cinnamon Hot Chocolate.