Name: Salted Dark Chocolate Almond Turtles
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: For the raw caramel:; 1 cup Medjool Dates (pitted); ½ tablespoon coconut oil (melted); For the turtles:; 36 almonds or nut of your choice; 1 cup dark chocolate chips; high-quality large grain sea salt

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Salted Dark Chocolate Almond Turtles…sweet, salty and crunchy with raw caramel gooeyness!

A few steps are needed to create these little beauties, but it’s well worth the effort! Whip together raw caramel by blending dates and coconut oil, melt dark chocolate chips in a double boiler, then let the assembly begin!

First, place clusters of three almonds evenly on parchment paper:

Then, top with a generous glob of raw caramel:

Lastly, drizzle with melted dark chocolate:

Add a pinch of high-quality chunky sea salt and let cool in the refrigerator…. then dig in!

Salted Dark Chocolate Almond Turtles

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Prep Time: 15

Total Time: 15

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American, Gluten Free, Vegan

Servings:

Calories: 137kcal

Cost: $10

Ingredients

For the raw caramel:
1 cup Medjool Dates pitted
½ tablespoon coconut oil melted
For the turtles:
36 almonds or nut of your choice
1 cup dark chocolate chips
high-quality large grain sea salt

Instructions

For the raw caramel:
Soak dates in warm water for 10 minutes, drain water and add to a food processor with melted coconut oil. Blend until a paste is formed, occasionally scraping down the sides. Set aside.
For the turtles:
Melt chocolate in a double boiler.
Arrange almonds in cluster of three on a lined baking sheet.
Top with a glob of raw caramel.
Cover with melted chocolate and top with a pinch of sea salt.
Place in the refrigerator and allow chocolate to set.
Enjoy 🙂

Notes

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Cristina Cavanaugh RD LDN

As a registered dietitian and a devoted mother, my passion lies in promoting health and wellness. With a Master's degree in Human Nutrition, I advocate for a realistic, balanced approach centered around whole foods and plant-based eating, aiming to empower individuals with small, impactful changes for long-lasting well-being instead of restrictive diets.

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