If you’ve been hanging out with me here on IBIH for awhile, you know that while I enjoy occasional sweet treats, I’m not a fan of complicated low carb dessert recipes. Unless someone else is making them for me – in which case BRING THEM ON.
My niche is more the quick and easy low carb dessert recipe, like the No Cook Peanut Butter and Chocolate Truffles that I posted a few months ago. Along the same lines, today I’m bringing you these Low Carb Pecan Turtle Truffles!
This recipe comes together quickly so you can go from “Hmmm… I could go for something sweet” to “Holy Moly these are good – let’s EAT THEM ALL!” in about 5 minutes – maybe less if you’re really motivated.
Like the peanut butter truffle recipe, I used my favorite zero carb vanilla protein powder to give these Low Carb Pecan Turtle Truffles body and substance. The ground pecans also give them a pleasantly chewy texture.
The flavor really is like that of a classic pecan turtle – lots of caramel, dark chocolate, and the subtly sweet nuttiness of the pecans.
As always, using quality ingredients is going to make all of the difference – especially with the pecans.
Have you ever eaten a rancid pecan? It’s disgusting and will make you wish you were dead. I’m totally not kidding. If you’ve ever bitten into one you know what I mean.
So while you don’t need to pay extra for organic pecans harvested from trees watered lovingly by the tender hands of 1000 virgins, you should absolutely use the freshest pecans you can get.
Then you should store your extra pecans in the freezer as they will keep longer for next time you want to make a batch of these. (about 20 minutes after you make and devour the first batch if you’re like me.)
I’m going to tell you (because some adorably naive person is bound to ask) that these will last a week or more in the fridge, and can be frozen for months – but we both know they won’t be in there that long. Unless you hide them from the rest of the family. Which I highly recommend if you plan on trying to make them last.
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If you’re on low carb or keto and are into fat bombs – these Low Carb Pecan Turtle Truffles totally qualify. So if thinking of them as fat bombs instead of candy or treats makes you feel better about it – you can call them whatever you want! I just call them AWESOME.
Also gone. LONG. GONE.
Note: I used store bought pecan meal in this Low Carb Pecan Turtle Truffles recipe, which made it even easier, but you can also just throw some (fresh) pecans or pieces into a food processor or magic bullet and pulse for a few seconds until you get a coursely ground meal texture.
Low Carb Pecan Turtle Truffles
- Yield: 15 truffles 1x
Description
These no cook truffles are super easy to make so you can go from craving to satisfied in just minutes! Sugar free, low carb, keto friendly!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar substitute (I used Swerve)
- 1/2 tsp caramel extract
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup zero carb vanilla protein powder
- 1 cup finely ground pecans
- 4 squares Lindt 85% chocolate
- 15 pecan halves
Instructions
- Combine the butter, sweetener, caramel and vanilla extracts, protein powder, and finely ground pecans in a medium sized bowl. Mix well until thoroughly combined.
- Roll into 15 truffles and place them on wax or parchment paper.
- Melt the chocolate in a ziploc bag in the microwave – about 1 minute. Cut the tip off of one corner and squeeze the chocolate onto the truffles.
- Press 1 pecan half into the top of each truffle.
- Chill. Serve.
Notes
To see a list of my favorite low carb products and brands that I recommend for sweeteners, flours, etc. you can check out the IBIH Pantry Ingredients Page!
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: per truffle
- Calories: 142
- Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 1g net
- Protein: 4
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judie lambert says
How many oz chocolate? I have Moser Roth 85%, 4.4 oz bar.
Moonyean LeFevre says
Instead of the protein powder for someone who is allergic to dairy (whey and casein) what do you think would work in place of that ingredient? I want to make these soooo bad!!! Thank you from “struggling to be dairy free”
Candy says
Have you tried the organic pea protein powder? Available from Amazon, Sam’s and Walmart.
Virginia Stevens says
Greatest low carb dessert treat ever, used Torani sugar free Salted Caramel syrup and the turtles are to die for !! If using Torani syrup, you can cut down the amount of Erythritol. I used Lillie’s stevia sweetened choco chips with butter and cream to make a ganache to pipe on. Beautiful !!!
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ellen beck says
These look incredibly good. I like that they are bite size. Of course tht doesnt mean I wont take many bites :) I am adding this to my ‘too do ‘ list for sure.
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Linda Taylor says
I cant wait to try these. They look delicious
Laura says
What can I use instead oh the protein powder? I try not you use whey protein
Mashun J says
Just got on board with low carb and I love your recipes. Is going to try this tomorrow!
Donna Reis says
carmel, as I understand it, is not gluten free? Have you checked this out? Just wondering?
Mellissa Sevigny says
Caramel is basically just butter and sugar so no gluten that I know of, and this recipe just uses caramel flavoring so definitely no gluten Donna!
Hélène says
totally doing these FAT BOMBS (ahem–LOL) but without the choc drizzle…becuz im laaaazy and i AM going to freeze them :)
…in ketosis I can resist treats YAY
Mellissa Sevigny says
Let me know what you think Helene! The chocolate adds that final flavor note so if you can stand to do it you won’t regret it!!!! Also I admire your willpower ha ha!
JJ says
I add a little cocoa powder to the mix as well to give it a lil choc bookst….maybe 1/4 tsp.
Malainie says
I just picked up some caramel extract with no particular recipe in mind! Well, now I know what I’m making! I love pecans!
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