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Homemade Chocolate Pecan Turtles [High Protein]
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.
Prep Time
20 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 7
Calories: 257 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
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
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
% 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.