Tag: Chocolate

Breakfast, Dessert, Desserts, Snacks

Raspberry Crumble Bars

Irma Crepps

I love how these healthy, chewy crumble bars satisfy afternoon cravings. They remind me of yummy packaged bars, but ohhhh so much better! So good and so quick to make. I say double the batch and freeze some for later cravings….

Raspberry Crumble Bars

Print Recipe
Approximately 7 Carbohydrates per bar
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword Berries, Oatmeal
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 16

Equipment

  • 1 Medium mixing bowl
  • 1 Small bowl microwaveable
  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • Rubber spatula
  • 8 inch square pan
  • Parchment paper

Ingredients

  • ½ Cup Butter melted
  • ½ Cup Swerve brown sugar
  • 1 Cup Carbalose flour can order online or use almond flour
  • ½ Tsp Baking soda
  • 1 Cup Oatmeal steel cut or old fashioned
  • ½ Cup Raspberry jam seedless fruit-only
  • 3 Tbsp Hemp Hearts optional but adds texture and protein

Instructions

  • Gather all of your "tools for the trade" including your ingredients to save time
  • Preheat oven to 350F. Cut parchment paper to overlap your 8 inch baking pan.
  • Using cooking spray or butter, coat the inside bottom and sides of your pan, including the top of the parchment paper for easy removal.
  • Mix all the ingredients together except the jam.
  • Press 2 cups of the mixture into the pan with the bottom of a measuring cup.
  • Melt the jam in the microwave for 20 seconds . Spread over mixture in pan.
  • Pour the remaining mixture on top of the jam pressing gently with the bottom of a measuring cup.
  • Bake 40-45 minutes or until slightly golden on top. Cool on a wired rack.
  • Cut into 16 squares and enjoy!!

Enjoy!

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Breakfast, Desserts, Snacks

Dark Chocolate Granola Bars

Irma Crepps

Eating low carb, I often miss crunchy foods, and of course chocolate. This bar satisfies both of those cravings. This healthy snack is easy to make and take in your car, or have ready for an after school snack. I know you will eat more than one… And that’s okay!  Store in the refrigerator if they last more than a day. A big “if”. Enjoy!

Dark Chocolate Granola Bars

Print Recipe
Approximately 10 Carbohydrates per bar
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword Chocolate, Granola, Pumpkin Seeds, Sunflower Seeds
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 5 hours 30 minutes
Servings 20

Equipment

  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Rubber spatula or wooden spoon for mixing
  • Sharp knife
  • Cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or cooking spray
  • Zip lock bag and rolling pin to crush pecans
  • Small bowl and teaspoon for melting chocolate

Ingredients

  • 3 Egg whites
  • 1 Cup Organic Salad Topper by Smart Life Purchase at Costco or online. It contains sunflower & pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries with a little Tamari sauce. Or you can make your own with your favorite seeds.
  • ½ Cup Pecans, crushed Or your favorite nut
  • 1 Tbsp Sweetener of choice I use powered stevia
  • 2 Tbsp Liquid stevia The combination of the liquid and dry stevia cuts the bitter aftertaste that some people experience
  • 1 Cup Dark chocolate baking chips, divided I love Lily's "no sugar added"
  • 1 Tsp Butter

Instructions

  • Gather all of your "tools for the trade" including your ingredients to save lots of time! Set oven to 350F.
  • Separate egg whites and drop into your mixing bowl.
  • Crush nuts in a ziplock baggy. Pound away!
  • Add Salad Topper mix, or your seed and cranberry mixture, pecans, both liquid and dry sweeteners, and ½ cup of chocolate chips. Mix well.
  • Spread mixture onto a parchment-lined cookie sheet, approximately 10 x 8 inches.
  • Bake 15-20 minutes. Cool before cutting into 20 bars with a sharp knife.
  • Melt remaining ½ cup of chocolate chips and butter for 30 seconds in microwave. Stir until smooth.
  • Using a teaspoon, drizzle chocolate over one end of each bar.
  • Let the chocolate harden on the bars. If you just can't wait to try them, as I admit I can't, put them in the refrigerator to set.
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Chocolate Desserts, Desserts, Snacks

Dark Chocolate Truffles

Lisa Hazell

One of my all-time favorite indulgence is afternoon tea….preferably with a sweet….preferably something chocolate. Dark chocolate please! These little morsels are so rich and satisfying, I dare you to eat just one. Whether tea, coffee, or your much needed snack in the car while running errands, these dark chocolate truffles should satisfy any chocolate craving, any time of day. The cayenne pepper is not hot. It really elevates the chocolate leaving a nice lingering taste. And because it’s low carb, hey, I think you can have two! It’s all good. Enjoy.

Dark Chocolate Truffles

Print Recipe
Approximate Carbohydrate per Truffle: 5.6 gm
Course Dessert, Easter, Snack
Keyword Chocolate, Nuts
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 20 Truffles

Equipment

  • Food processor or a hand mixer and medium size bowl
  • Rubber spatula
  • Small ice cream scooper or two teaspoons will work
  • Cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or cooking spray
  • Small bowl microwave-safe

Ingredients

  • ½ Cup Butter softened
  • 1 Cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • ⅓ Cup Sweetener of Choice I use Brown Sugar Swerve
  • 1 Tsp Liquid Sweetener of Choice I use Liquid Chocolate Stevia
  • ½ Tsp Cinnamon
  • ½ Tsp Cayenne Pepper Optional, however this leaves a great little kick after each bite!
  • ½ Tsp Coffee grounds This really elevates the chocolate taste!
  • ⅓ Cup Crushed pecans Or your favorite nut

Chocolate Icing

  • 1 Tbsp Butter
  • 1 Ounce Dark Chocolate I like Lilly's
  • ¼ Cup Sweetener of Choice I use Allulose & 1 tsp stevia

Instructions

  • Preheat Oven to 350º F. Gather all "tools for the trade". This saves you lots of time!
  • Mix first seven ingredients in a food processor or bowl until well blended.
  • Form 1 tsp of mixture into a ball with your hands and place onto a lined cookie sheet. Continue to form balls with remaining mixture.
  • Bake for 10 minutes and cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, make the icing by melting the butter and dark chocolate chips in the microwave. Microwave on high for 30 second increments only to avoid burning the chocolate. Stir until smooth and creamy.
  • Dip the top of each truffle in the icing.
  • Sprinkle each with crushed nuts.
  • Let icing harden completely and enjoy!!

 

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