These Sugar Free Low Carb Chocolate Turtles are really a great tasting treat.
I like that they can be made to look really cute as well and yummy!
Sugar Free Low Carb Chocolate Turtles
This recipe is for people like me who miss eating those yummy chocolate treats.
Turtles combine the great tastes of chocolate, caramel and salty crunch.
Homemade turtle candies really are sometimes the best tasting and looking candy.
When it comes to turtles, designing your own little turtle is half the fun Of course, the other half of the fun comes from eating them!
You will need a few ingredients for this recipe that you may not already have on hand.
You will need sugar free caramels. However, you can find sugar free caramels online here, here or here for example. I also have a sugar free caramel sauce recipe here which could possibly used if you were to cut some of the liquid out to make it thick enough to use.
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The recipe for Sugar Free Low Carb Chocolate Turtles
What you will need to make this
As mentioned, you will need sugar free caramels. You can find sugar free caramels online here, here or here for example. I also have a sugar free caramel sauce recipe here which could possibly used if you were to cut some of the liquid out to make it thick enough to use.
Also, you may need these ingredients.
An option for these these turtle candies is to make them on top of a square pretzel. The pretzel will not only give a base for this candy, it will also give a nice salty-crunch taste. You can omit the pretzel idea if you are going keto or low carb.
Ingredients Needed.
- Square Pretzels- 12-13 depending on number of caramels used. Most square pretzels have about 1 net carb in them. Omit this if you do not want that carb or if your pretzels's carb count is unsatisfactory for you.
- Pecan Halves- 1 cup. Purchase toasted pecan halves or toast them yourself in a 320 oven for 5-7 minutes.
- Sugar Free Chocolate Chips- 1 cup. While you are waiting for the caramel to solidify in the steps below, you can melt your chocolate. Melt your chocolate chips in double boiler or microwave oven. I use a microwave safe bowl/cup and microwave stopping every 30 seconds to stir until melted. Use simmering water for the double boiler method, stirring continuously as needed.
- Water- 1 tablespoon.
- Butter- ¼ cup melted.
- Sugar Free Caramels- 12-13 depending on size.
How to make Sugar Free Low Carb Chocolate Turtles
- Line a baking sheet or work space with parchment paper or buttered/ pre treated for nonstick foil.
- Arrange each pretzel on the prepared area from the last step, leaving ample room between them. Then arrange the pecans on top.
- In a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine together the water, butter, and caramels. Slowly melt the ingredients together, stirring constantly. Then use a teaspoon to place a drop of the melted caramel over each prepared turtle. Allow this to cool a bit before proceeding. This is a good time to melt your chocolate.
- Use a spoon to drop chocolate over the turtles. When this has cooled you can drizzle additional caramel over the turtles and decorate as desired.
- Allow the turtles to set. You can refrigerate them once cooled to room temperature for at least an hour.
The Recipe Card.
Sugar Free Low Carb Chocolate Turtles
Ingredients
- 13 Square Pretzels
- 13 Pecan Halves toasted
- 1 cup Sugar Free Chocolate Chips
- 1 tbsp Water
- ¼ cup Butter
- 13 Sugar Free Caramels
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet or work space with parchment paper or buttered/ pre treated for nonstick foil.
- Arrange each pretzel on the prepared area from the last step, leaving ample room between them. Then arrange the pecans on top.
- In a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine together the water, butter, and caramels. Slowly melt the ingredients together, stirring constantly. Then use a teaspoon to place a drop of the melted caramel over each prepared turtle. Allow this to cool a bit before proceeding.
- Use a spoon to drop chocolate over the turtles. When this has cooled you can drizzle additional caramel over the turtles and decorate as desired.Allow the turtles to set. You can refrigerate them once cooled to room temperature for at least an hour.
Recipe Notes
The listed values are only estimates! As mentioned, you will need sugar free caramels. You can find sugar free caramels online here, here or here for example. I also have a sugar free caramel sauce recipe here which could possibly used if you were to cut some of the liquid out to make it thick enough to use. An option for these these turtle candies is to make them on top of a square pretzel. The pretzel will not only give a base for this candy, it will also give a nice salty-crunch taste. You can omit the pretzel idea if you are going keto or low carb.
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About some of the ingredients used in this recipe for Sugar Free Low Carb Chocolate Turtles.
Tom & Jenny's Sugar Free Soft Caramels - Keto Diet - Sweetened with Xylitol and Maltitol
Tom & Jenny's Sugar Free Soft Caramels - Keto Diet - Sweetened with Xylitol and Maltitol.
INDULGENT CARAMELS.
Rich soft sugar free spiced rum caramels that taste exactly the way caramels should taste.
NATURALLY SUGAR FREE. However, sugar free spiced rum caramel candy is sweetened with natural plant-derived maltitol and non-gmo xylitol. No artificial colors, sweeteners, preservatives, or flavors.
GUILT-FREE DELICIOUSNESS.
Also, these caramels are 100 calories per serving, keto friendly, gluten free, and dentist approved with sweeteners because that actually reduce acidity and your risk of cavities and tooth decay!
Sugar Free Creamy Caramel 2lb. Bag
by Gosh That's Good! Brand
by Gosh That's Good! Brand.
About the product
It's rich smooth taste of golden caramel is balanced perfectly to create irresistibly dreamy hot, iced, blended or smoothie beverages.
The same smooth taste of golden caramel flavor as our Original Creamy Caramel but with less calories and carbohydrates. However,ou will never know it's SUGAR FREE!!
Thus, they are also great on their own for a rich full-flavored beverage or combine with espresso, coffee, and other flavors to make unlimited specialty beverages.
Quality ingredients - NO corn syrup solids, NO hydrogenated oils, NO trans fats, NO preservatives.
Dr. John's® Inspired Sweets® Caramel Lover's Collection Sugar Free Caramels
by Dr. John's Candies.
About the product
Sugar free with NO artificial sweeteners, colors or flavors.
Flavors include: Chocolate Swirl, Vanilla Swirl, Butterscotch, Cafe Caramel.
Sweetened with 100% naturally derived American Birch Xylitol. 1g of Xylitol per piece.
Also, Gluten free, Kosher, made in a nut free facility.
However, these are NOT pet friendly. Just like chocolate, keep away from pets.
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