Turtle chocolates are a favourite of many during the holidays. Since December is a time for indulgence, I wanted to try a healthier version of this sweet treat. There are simply 3 ingredients: dates, pecans and chocolate. And unlike most homemade Christmas treats, you don’t even need to turn on the oven or use piles of dishes and utensils (like I always do :-)).
These little delights make great Christmas gifts!
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Homemade Chocolate Turtles
Ingredients
48 pecan halves
12 medjool dates
3/4 cup chocolate chips, melted (your choice or dark or milk)
Coarse salt, for sprinkling on top
Instructions
Cut dates in half lengthwise and remove pits. Shape each piece into a circle with your fingers. Place the date circles on a parchment paper lined baking sheet, sticky side up (see photo above).
Press 2 pecan halves into the center of the date circles (see photo above).
Melt chocolate chips in a double boiler or in a glass bowl in top of a saucepan with boiling water.
Spoon ½ teaspoon of melted chocolate into the center of the pecans. Place in the freezer for 5 minutes to harden.
Once the chocolate has hardened, flip the turtles over so that the pecans are on the bottom. Coat each turtle with a spoonful of melted chocolate. Repeat with remaining and sprinkle coarse salt on top of each one. Let cool in freezer for 10 minutes until the chocolate hardens. Store at room temperature.
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Carolyn Berry
Welcome! I’m Carolyn, a Vancouver based registered dietitian, certified diabetes educator, marathon runner and foodie. My passion is creating simple and nourishing recipes to share with you! I hope you enjoy looking around.
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I made these the other day and they are super easy to make, no processed sugars and really tasty! I like to have frozen chocolate so I keep these in the freezer 🙂
I’m glad you liked them Kari! I love that they’re not processed and they’re so easy to make ?