Homemade Chocolate Pecan Turtles [High Protein]
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Homemade Chocolate Pecan Turtles [High Protein]
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Crunchy pecans with gooey caramel sauce all coated in rich chocolate and sprinkled with salt. These pecan turtles are the best blend of healthy indulgence.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups dates soaked in warm water
- ⅓ cup pecan halves plus more for topping
- 3 tablespoons almond butter natural and fresh
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons collagen powder
- Pinch sea salt
- ⅓ cup dairy-free chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
- If you haven’t already, soak the dates in warm water for 20 minutes and then drain them.
- In a food processor, blend the almond butter, dates, and maple syrup until mostly smooth.
- Scoop the mixture into a bowl and mix in the collagen powder.
- Use a trigger ice cream scoop to portion the turtle mixture onto a lined baking sheet.
- Press 2-3 pecans into each turtle. When you press them in, flatter the turtle a bit.
- In a small pot or in the microwave, melt the coconut oil and chocolate chips over low heat until combined. Whisk until smooth.
- Use a spoon to portion the melted chocolate over each turtle, spread it around so that it coats the top.
- Crush up some extra pecans and sprinkle them and the sea salt on top.
- Pop the tray into the freezer for 45 minutes to set.
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Notes
- Soak the dates in warm water for about 30 minutes before you need them. Then, drain the water. This makes them so much easier to blend.
- If you want to skip the protein punch, use almond flour in place of collagen powder.
- You can toast the pecans if you have time, it brings out a much richer flavor. Not necessary but absolutely delicious.
- Try to add as little water or liquid to the date mixture as possible. Otherwise, they get too sticky.
- The turtles are best eaten out of the fridge. They can sit at room temperature for a bit, but they do get pretty soft.
- If you like texture in your turtles, leave the dates a bit chunky when blended. If you want it smooth, spend some time scraping them down.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
257kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Sodium
21mg
(1%)
Potassium
347mg
(10%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
31g
(62%)
Vitamin A
7IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
55mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 7Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 257 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 257kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 21mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 347mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 31g | 62% |
| Vitamin A | 7IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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