5 Ingredient Vegan Caramel Chocolate Turtles {GF}
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Simplified 15 minute healthier vegan caramel chocolate turtles made with only five ingredients. Gluten Free and Refined Sugar Free.
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
gluten free, Healthy, Paleo, Vegan
Servings: 18 turtles
Calories: 162 kcal
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons sunflower seed butter
- 1 cup vegan chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup toasted almonds crushed (or pecans)
- 3/4 cup toasted cashews crushed (or pecans)
- 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt
Instructions
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In a small pot over medium heat, heat maple syrup and coconut oil.
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Add sunflower seed butter. Bring to a boil, and mix for 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat.
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Place nuts in small bundles or clusters on parchment lined baking sheet.
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Pour the caramel sauce by the spoonful over the clusters, covering the nuts.
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Freeze for 5-10 minutes.
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Melt chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl for 30-90 seconds, mixing every 30 seconds until melted.
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Pour chocolate by the spoonful over the caramel nut turtles
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Sprinkle each turtle with course sea salt.
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Freeze for 10-30 minutes.
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Store in the freezer.
Nutrition Facts
5 Ingredient Vegan Caramel Chocolate Turtles {GF}
Amount Per Serving
Calories 162
Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Sodium 1mg0%
Potassium 87mg2%
Carbohydrates 12g4%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin C 0.1mg0%
Calcium 38mg4%
Iron 1.4mg8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.