Pecan Turtles
This recipe targets:
Gluten-Free | Dairy-Free | Paleo | Vegan | Grain-Free
These are LOW in sugar, which is just how I like ‘em! Don’t get me wrong, they are still delicious, but are made with whole food ingredients. Low-sugar, easy, and YUMMY!
Ingredient list (MAKES 10-12 TURTLES)
40-60 toasted pecans
6 dates (soaked for 5 minutes if dry)
3 tablespoon creamy nut butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Dash of sea salt
Optional: 1-2 tablespoon non-dairy creamer
1/2 cup melted dark chocolate
Dietary benefits
Gluten-free
Grain-free
Dairy-free
Paleo
Vegan
Steps
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees to toast the pecans. Toast about 40-60 raw pecan halves on parchment paper for about 6 minutes.
Step 3
When the pecans are done and toasted, set out groups of 4 pecans on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet. Roll caramel mixture into 10-12 small balls and flatten them gently with your palm in the middle of the 4 pecans, forming around the edges so that the pecans stick into the mixture and they look like turtles (without the chocolate yet!).
Step 4
Melt the chocolate in 30-60 second increments in the microwave or on the stove until just melted, but not too hot! Let sit for a minute or two before pouring ~1 tablespoon of chocolate over each turtle cluster. Chocolate will spill over the edges but that’s ok! Refrigerate immediately for 10-20 minutes until hardened. Serve right away or keep in the fridge!
NOTES
If you want to make them more “caramely,” you can add 1 tablespoon of maple syrup or 1 tablespoon of coconut oil, but I tried keeping these simple and as low in sugar as possible!
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