Dark Chocolate Pecan Turtles
These Dark Chocolate Pecan Turtles are homemade and easy to make with just a few simple ingredients, they’re the most addicting healthy treat!
Servings: 10
Ingredients
- 1 cup medjool dates pitted
- 1 tablespoon almond Milk or any non-dairy milk
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup pecans halved
- 8 ounces dark chocolate
- 1 pinch sea salt extra for sprinkling on top
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, process the dates, milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract and salt until it makes a sticky and very thick jam-like consistency.
- Place the mixture in the fridge to chill for about 5 to 10 minutes. This will help harden the mixture to make it easier to roll into balls without it being too sticky.
- Remove the date mixture from the fridge and roll them into about 10 balls using the palms of your hands. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Using the back of a spoon you can gently press on the back of each of the balls to flatten them slightly.
- Press 3-4 pecan halves into the date mixture and place the pecan clusters in the freezer for 10 minutes to set.
- Melt dark chocolate. This can be done in the microwave (using a microwavable safe bowl) or using the double boiler method.
- After melting the chocolate, spoon a small amount of chocolate sauce over each date/pecan mound. Repeat until each one is covered with the chocolate, then sprinkle with a little sea salt.
- Place the turtles back on the same baking sheet and place them in the freezer to set for at least 10 - 15 more minutes. The chocolate will harden quickly becoming a shell over the date/pecan mounds.
Notes
- Serving- Keep turtles cold (in the fridge) until ready to serve. They are best served after sitting at room temperature for about 5 minutes.
- Storage - The turtles can be stored in the refrigerator for 2 weeks in an airtight container.
- Freezer - the turtles can be stored in a freezer-friendly container for up to 2 months. Allow them to thaw in the fridge before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 310mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 36IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 3mg
Disclaimer
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