Dark Chocolate Turtles

Dark Chocolate Turtles

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups dark chocolate chips (ideally over 75% cacao), divided in two bowls
  • 20 pecan halves
  • 20 raisins or 10 dates
  • flaked sea salt for sprinkling
  • Optional: Substitute pecans with fruit or use additions such as bananas, strawberries, pears, or oranges

Instructions

  • In a microwave safe bowl melt ½ of the chocolate chips, stirring every 20 seconds until smooth.
  • Place a teaspoon size dollop of melted chocolate on a parchment lined baking sheet.
  • Top with one pecan or slice of fruit of choice and one raisin, pressing to flatten.
  • Top with another spoonful of chocolate.
  • Repeat steps 2-4 with the remaining ½ of chocolate chips.
  • Sprinkle with sea salt and refrigerate until firm, about 10 minutes

Notes

NUTRITION NUGGETS:
Dark Chocolate (look for 75% cacao or higher) and fruit contain valuable antioxidants that fight and prevent chronic illness.

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