Rose Petals and Chocolate Chip Herbal Candies

For Valentine’s Day make a batch of these Rose Petals and Chocolate Chip Herbal Candies for you and your valentine.  Rose Petals and chocolate are classic aphrodisiacs. Rose is the "Queen of Flowers" and has been known for thousands of years for its beauty and fragrance.  Rose fills your heart with love and peace.  If you don’t have dried rose petals, check your local herb shop or you can order online from Mountain Rose Herbs.  Chocolate, especially dark chocolate, is high in antioxidants and stimulates energy.  You can use either milk chocolate or dark chocolate for this recipe.

Rose Petals and Chocolate Chip Herbal Candies Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup tahini (or use peanut butter, cashew butter, or sunflower butter)

• 4 teaspoons of sweetener such as honey, rice syrup, or maple syrup

• 3-4 teaspoons mini-chocolate chips

• 2 tablespoons of powdered herbs of your choice; see below for ideas. 

• Crushed rose petals to roll herbal balls in – about 3 tablespoons

Directions:

• If your rose petals aren't crushed, add them to a coffee grinder that you use only for herbs (or your herbs will taste like coffee) and pulse a few times. Spread the crushed rose petals on a flat dish and set aside.

• Combine tahini with sweetener in a bowl.

• Blend in powdered herbs until everything is mixed well.

• Take a teaspoonful of candy mixture and roll it into a ball. Continue until you have about 10-12 herbal balls.

• Roll each herbal ball into the rose petals.

• Store candy in an air-tight container with lid; and you can refrigerate them for longer shelf-life.

Other Herbs to Choose:

The recipe calls for 2 tablespoons of powdered herbs of your choice, so choose one or more from the herbs below, or go here for more ideas. 

• Ashwagandha is a longevity and vitality tonic used in Ayurvedic medicine.  It promotes virility and is an aphrodisiac.

• Cinnamon is a warming herb that stimulates energy and increases circulation.  It also tastes great.

• Lavender is a relaxing nervine and antidepressant.

• Shatavari is called the “Queen of Herbs” in Ayurveda. It’s a powerful rejuvenating tonic for women.  Shatavari is a grounding, nutritive tonic that also calms the heart and is an aphrodisiac.

Happy Valentine’s Day!