The Everything Naturally Sugar-Free Cookbook: Includes Apple Cinnamon Waffles, Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Tomato and Goat Cheese Pastries, Peanut Butter Truffles, ... Eclairs...and Hundreds More! (Everything®) (22 page)

PER SERVING
Calories: 96
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Fat: 7g
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Protein: 0g
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Sodium: 31mg
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Fiber: 1g
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Carbohydrates: 8.5g
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Sugar: 7g

Rich and decadent, these truffles are not for the chocolate faint of heart! Keep these truffles in the refrigerator for best results.

1. Line a large plate with parchment paper.
   
2. Pour the Chocolate Hazelnut Spread into candy molds. When the molds are filled, place in the freezer to chill for at least 1 hour.
   
3. Remove truffles from the molds. Dip or pour melted chocolate over the tops and place on prepared plate. The frozen candies will harden the chocolate, allowing you to enjoy them immediately.
   

PER SERVING
Calories: 101
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Fat: 6g
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Protein: 0g
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Sodium: 2mg
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Fiber: 1g
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Carbohydrates: 13g
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Sugar: 11g

No-bake chips are easy to make and easy to bake with! For a really special treat, try using vanilla beans instead of vanilla extract. For best results, store them in the refrigerator so they are ready at a moment’s notice.

1. In a food processor, process the coconut for about 6–7 minutes, scraping the inside bowl periodically. The coconut needs to be blended until smooth to form coconut butter.
   
2. Once coconut butter is smooth, add the cacao butter. Add vanilla, protein powder, and stevia and mix well.
   
3. Pour the mixture into a small flat dish, about 5" wide, or into candy molds. Place in the freezer for 30 minutes. Remove from the freezer and cut into little squares or remove from molds.
   

PER SERVING
(1 tablespoon) Calories: 229
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Fat: 24.5g
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Protein: 1g
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Sodium: 2mg
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Fiber: 0g
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Carbohydrates: 1.5g
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Sugar: 0g

Caramelized honey becomes absolutely dreamy in these lush salted caramel squares. Use a good quality coarse sea salt to really bring out the sweet caramel flavors.

1. Measure out vanilla extract and butter and set near the stove. Grease an 8" × 8" baking dish with 1 tablespoon of the butter.
   
2. Combine honey and cream in a saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Stir occasionally while mixture cooks until it reaches soft ball stage, about 250°F on a candy thermometer. Remove pan from the heat and immediately stir in vanilla and remaining butter. Stir until butter is completely melted and incorporated.
   
3. Pour into prepared dish. Sprinkle with salt. Place in the freezer to harden for 30 minutes.
   
4. Cut into squares or scoop out balls with a spoon. Keep leftovers in the fridge or freezer and keep cold when serving. Caramels will melt and become sticky in high humidity and hot temperatures.
   

PER SERVING
Calories: 495
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Fat: 25g
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Protein: 1g
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Sodium: 1,790mg
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Fiber: 0g
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Carbohydrates: 71g
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Sugar: 70g

Enjoy the taste of peanut butter candies with a healthy granola twist. These cups are perfect for care packages and gifts when stored in individual storage cups.

1. Line a mini muffin tin with paper liners.
   
2. Spoon 1 teaspoon melted chocolate into each of the mini muffin cups (or small candy cup molds). Lift and roll the muffin tin to coat the cups or use a mini spatula for additional help. Refrigerate chocolate cups for 30 minutes.
   
3. Process dates in a food processor until smooth. Add peanut butter, honey, almonds, coconut, peanuts, oats, and vanilla. Pulse to combine.
   
4. Scoop out about 2 teaspoons of nut mixture to fill each chocolate cup. Gently press the mixture into the cup. Place pan in the freezer for at least 30 minutes.
   
5. Remove the peanut butter cups from the pan and serve.
   

PER SERVING
Calories: 508
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Fat: 24g
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Protein: 11g
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Sodium: 65mg
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Fiber: 9g
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Carbohydrates: 71g
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Sugar: 50g

These simple no-bake balls are an easy sweet treat to make when a chocolate craving strikes!

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
   
2. Put the hazelnuts and dates in a food processor and pulse until a rough crumbly mixture forms. Add maple syrup, vanilla, salt, and cocoa powder and pulse until smooth and well combined. Roll mixture into 1" balls and place on prepared baking sheet.
   
3. Top with melted chocolate, and refrigerate for 15 minutes to harden chocolate.
   

PER SERVING
Calories: 166
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Fat: 9g
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Protein: 3g
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Sodium: 52mg
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Fiber: 4g
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Carbohydrates: 24.5g
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Sugar: 18g

Need a healthy and delicious snack but want to leave the guilt factor at the door? Try these decadent-tasting little truffles for a burst of festive fruity flavor.

1. In a food processor, blend walnuts until crumbly. Add dates, honey, pumpkin spice, cinnamon, vanilla extract, sea salt, and orange zest.
   
2. Pulse until everything is incorporated. Roll into 1" balls and serve.
   

PER SERVING
Calories: 232
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Fat: 13g
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Protein: 4g
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Sodium: 149mg
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Fiber: 3g
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Carbohydrates: 29g
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Sugar: 24g

Enjoy these soft, safe-to-eat cookie dough bites! Intensely spiced and sweetened only with dates and molasses, these are the perfect wintertime treat.

1. In a food processor, add the oats and pulse until it becomes a fine flour. Add the dates and pecans and pulse until crumbly. Add the molasses, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt and mix well.
   
2. Roll into 1" balls. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
   

PER SERVING
Calories: 133
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Fat: 5g
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Protein: 2g
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Sodium: 61mg
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Fiber: 3g
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Carbohydrates: 23g
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Sugar: 14g

It’s easier (and healthier) to make these peanut butter cups at home than to drive to the store to get the sugar-loaded version! These four simple ingredients yield mouthwatering results.

1. Line a mini muffin pan with liners and very lightly spray with cooking spray.
   
2. In a small bowl, combine the peanut butter, honey, and salt. Mix well.
   
3. Spoon about
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   teaspoon of chocolate into the bottom of each muffin liner. Spread the chocolate to coat the sides and bottom of the liner. Place about 2 teaspoons of the peanut butter mixture on top of the chocolate.
   
4. Fill the remaining cups with chocolate to cover all the peanut butter. Freeze for 30 minutes and serve.
   

PER SERVING
Calories: 211
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Fat: 13g
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Protein: 4g
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Sodium: 121mg
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Fiber: 2g
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Carbohydrates: 25g
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Sugar: 22g

These chocolate candies are perfect for people with peanut allergies—and for those without! Sunflower butter is a tasty peanut butter substitute and creates candies that are nothing short of amazing.

1. Line a mini muffin pan with muffin liners and spray liners with cooking spray.
   
2. In a small bowl, combine the sunflower seed butter with the honey. Add the salt and vanilla to the mixture.
   
3. Generously coat the bottom of each liner with chocolate. Place a small 1 teaspoon-size ball of nut mixture into each cup. Top with remaining melted chocolate. Place in the fridge to set for 10 minutes.
   

PER SERVING
Calories: 150
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Fat: 8g
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Protein: 3g
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Sodium: 82.5mg
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Fiber: 2g
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Carbohydrates: 17g
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Sugar: 13g