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    Keto Turtle Candy

    Dec 13, 2021 · 3 Comments

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    This Keto Turtle Candy is perfect for the holidays! They're gluten-free, dairy-free, plant-based, sugar-free, and low-carb making them perfect for everyone this holiday season.

    Keto Turtle Candy being torn apart so the caramel pull is visible

    One thing we're obsessed with here at CIK is holiday candy! We have a list a mile long of traditional confections that we'd love to remake into keto-friendly treats and this Sugar-Free Chocolate Almond Turtle Candy is already one of our favorites.

    The caramel is perfectly chewy and stays that way even after refrigerating, it's like magic 🪄. We truly can't believe how weel these turned out, you're going to love them!

    This Keto Turtle Candy has just three ingredients!

    • Sugar-free chocolate chips - we use Lily's Dark Chocolate Chips as they are low-carb and dairy-free, feel free to use whatever chocolate you wish.
    • Whole almonds - roasted but not salted, you can also use any kind of nut: pecans, macadamia, peanut, hazelnut - all would be delicious.
    • Our sugar-free caramel recipe - this caramel has been tested 20+ times and yields perfect results. It's super versatile as it can be a syrup, a sauce, or as in this recipe, a thicker chewier style caramel. It's truly a jack of all trades.
    a bowl of chocolate chips, a bowl of almonds, and a jar of caramel on a wooden backdrop

    How to make Keto Turtle Candy

    1. First, you'll make a batch of our caramel making sure to follow the instructions for the thicker, chewier style caramel.
    2. Next, you'll place dollops of the caramel on a parchment-lined baking sheet, top with a few almonds, then freeze until the disks are very firm.
    3. Then, melt the chocolate chips. To make dipping the turtle candy even easier, you can add a teaspoon or two of coconut oil or cacao butter to help the chocolate go on smooth. Quickly dip each disk into the chocolate covering all sides, place it back on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
    4. Repeat with remaining disks. then transfer the baking sheet back to the freezer until the chocolate is set.
    5. If desired, you can drizzle the leftover chocolate over the turtles for a fun design but make sure you do this after the initial chocolate is set. Otherwise, the two will just bleed together and the drizzle won't be visible.
    caramel almond disks on a lined baking sheet
    caramel almond disk being held up by a hand
    dipping the caramel disk into melted chocolate
    Keto Turtle Candy on a baking sheet

    How to store the turtle candy

    Store the candy in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week - we promise they won't last that long though 😉

    Keto Turtle Candy stacked on a plate
    Keto Turtle Candy stacked on a plate

    Keto Turtle Candy

    This Keto Turtle Candy is perfect for the holidays! They're gluten-free, dairy-free, plant-based, sugar-free, and low-carb making them perfect for everyone this holiday season.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: keto holiday candy
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Chill: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
    Servings: 15 turtles
    Calories: 175kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 batch keto caramel make according to the recipe for very thick caramel [instruction #3]
    • 1 cup roasted almonds
    • 8 ounces dark chocolate chips we use Lily's Dark Chocolate Chips

    Instructions

    • First, you'll make a batch of our caramel making sure to follow the instructions for the thicker, chewier style caramel. Let it cool.
    • Next, place 15 dollops of the caramel on a parchment-lined baking sheet, top with a few almonds, then freeze until the disks are very firm, about 15 minutes.
    • Melt the chocolate chips in a small skillet or in a microwave safe bowl in 15 second increments. . To make dipping the turtle candy even easier, you can add a teaspoon or two of coconut oil or cacao butter to help the chocolate go on smooth. Quickly dip each disk into the chocolate covering all sides, place it back on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
    • Repeat with remaining disks. then transfer the baking sheet back to the freezer until the chocolate is set, about 5 minutes.
    • If desired, you can drizzle the leftover chocolate over the turtles for a fun design but make sure you do this after the initial chocolate is set. Otherwise, the two will just bleed together and the drizzle won't be visible. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Keto Turtle Candy
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 175 Calories from Fat 144
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 16g25%
    Saturated Fat 6g38%
    Trans Fat 1g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
    Monounsaturated Fat 6g
    Sodium 47mg2%
    Potassium 85mg2%
    Carbohydrates 11g4%
    Fiber 10g42%
    Sugar 1g1%
    Protein 2g4%
    Vitamin A 1IU0%
    Vitamin C 1mg1%
    Calcium 27mg3%
    Iron 1mg6%
    *

    Nutritional values are estimates only and do not include carbs from sugar alcohols.

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    Comments

    1. Cathy McDaniel says

      December 15, 2021 at 6:38 pm

      Where's the recipe for the keto caramel?

      Reply
      • Cast Iron Keto says

        December 15, 2021 at 6:42 pm

        Hi Cathy, the word caramel in the recipe is linked to the caramel recipe. There's also a link in the post for the caramel recipe as well. Hope this helps.

        Reply
    2. Kristi K Payne says

      December 21, 2021 at 1:34 pm

      Hey I tried using lilly's dark chocolate chips and they wouldn't get smooth and started to burn. What did I do wrong?

      Reply

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