3-ingredient Dark Chocolate Turtles

Servings: 15 turtles

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 oz 70% dark chocolate

• 1 heaping cup pitting dates

• 2 oz pecan halves (approx 40-45 small halves)

Instructions

1. Process dates in a food processor until they become a sticky and very thick jam-like consistency.

2. Roll the dates into 15 marble-sized balls using the palms of your hands (keep hands slightly damp so the dates don't stick). Place balls onto a lightly greased cookie sheet (or line it with parchment paper).

3. Press 2-3 pecan halves into the date balls and then place in the freezer for 10 minutes to set.

4. Heat a small saucepan over very low heat and add in the dark chocolate. Stir continuously until melted and smooth. Remove from the heat.

5. Use a spoon to pour a small amount of chocolate sauce over each date/pecan mound. Repeat until they are all covered.

6. Place turtles in the freezer to set for at least 10 more minutes.

7. Keep turtles cold (in the fridge) until ready to serve.

Recipe and photo credit: https://nutritioninthekitch.com/clean-eating-dark-chocolate-turtles-vegan-gluten-free-delights/