DARK CHOCOLATE "TURTLES" ~ for Type Os

These turtles can be kept at room temperature, but the chocolate and date may soften and become sticky, so refrigerate to keep them at their best!

Serves: 15 ~ Prep time 5 mins ~ Total time 5 mins

3½ oz dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa, preferably unsweetened or with unrefined sweetener)
½ cup pitted dates
2 oz pecan  or walnut halves

Process dates in a food processor until they become a sticky and very thick jam-like consistency.  Roll the processed dates into 15 small balls, place on a lightly greased cookie sheet. Press 3 pecan halves into the date balls.

Heat a small saucepan over low heat, add in dark chocolate and slowly melt into a sauce.

Pour a small amount of sauce over each date/pecan ball.  Place in the fridge to set for at least 10 minutes – the chocolate will harden and hold everything together. Enjoy!

Nutritional Information

Serving size: 1 turtle Calories: 80.9kcal, Fat: 5.3g, Carbohydrates: 9.8g, Sugar: 7.7g, Fiber: 0.8g, Protein: 0.9g

Adapted from recipe found at: http://www.nutritionistinthekitch.com/2013/02/24/clean-eating-dark-chocolate-turtles-vegan-gluten-free-delights/