Healthy Homemade Chocolate Turtles

Tis' the season for NUTTY treats! You are going to love my Healthy Homemade Chocolate Turtles. They're easy to whip up, and way too easy to eat. Plus you only need 5 simple ingredients, and they take less than an hour to make! Great candy option for anyone who is Vegan, Paleo, or Gluten-Free.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 12

Cooling Time 1

Total Time 1 27

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 255 kcal

Equipment

Non-Stick Baking Sheet
Parchment Paper
Oven

Ingredients

2 Cups Raw Pecans
1 Tablespoon Melted Coconut Oil
1 Tablespoon Maple Syrup
+ 1 Teaspoon Maple Syrup
¼ Teaspoon Salt
¼ Teaspoon Cinnamon

Chocolate Layer

1 Cup Dark Chocolate Chips You can also use any dark chocolate bar!
½ Teaspoon Coconut Oil

Instructions

Start by tossing your pecans in the coconut oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt. Make sure they're evenly coated.
Spread them onto your baking sheet - if it's not non-stick use parchment paper.
Bake at 325 degrees for 12 minutes. (Keep an eye - they can burn easily.)
If you're going to eat them as is, let them cool first!
If you're going to make the chocolate turtles, melt the chocolate bar + coconut oil together in a small bowl. Stir until it has a smooth and creamy consistency.
Clump 3-4 nuts together on parchment paper, then drizzle a generous amount of chocolate over each clump.
Let them cool for about an 45-60 minutes before serving. This will allow enough time for them to set before transferring to a plate or container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 255kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 78mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 11IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 71mgIron: 1mg

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