Diabetic Chocolate And Peanut Butter Truffles Recipes

PEANUT BUTTER AND BANANA CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Mix chocolate, banana, cream, and peanut butter together in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir mixture until melted (it may be partially lumpy due to peanut butter), 5 to 10 minutes. Pour mixture into a bowl and refrigerate until firm, 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
• Scoop chocolate mixture with a melon baller and roll into 1-inch balls. Place confectioners' sugar in a shallow bowl; coat truffles with confectioners' sugar and refrigerate until firm, 1 to 2 more hours.

HEALTHY SALTED DARK CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER OATMEAL TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread pecans in a single layer on a baking sheet.
• Bake pecans in the preheated oven until toasted and fragrant, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate until cool, about 10 minutes.
• Combine toasted pecans, rolled oats, and peanut butter in a food processor or blender; blend, stopping to scrape down sides, until a thick "dough" forms.
• Microwave coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl until melted, 10 to 15 seconds. Stir in cocoa powder and maple syrup until smooth. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Roll dough into 1-inch balls with your hands. Dip balls one at a time in the chocolate mixture using a spoon or fork, covering all sides. Transfer to the baking sheet. Let truffles sit, 3 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle sea salt on top.
• Refrigerate truffles until set, about 20 minutes.

DIABETIC CHOCOLATE AND PEANUT BUTTER TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Beat the peanut butter into the cream cheese with of the 4 tablespoons Splenda and 1/2 teaspoon of the cocoa powder. Cover and refrigerate until firm, about 20 minutes.
• Roll mixture into marble sized balls and place in the freezer for 30 minute to firm.
• Mix remaining cocoa and Splenda in a zip-top bag.
• Place a few truffle balls at a time in the bag and shake to coat. Store in the refrigerator or a cool place in an air-tight container.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER TRUFFLES

Steps:

• To prepare chocolate peanut butter mixture and chill: Heat cream with peanut butter in a 1quart heavy bottomed saucepan. Use a whisk to break up peanut butter so it melts evenly. Meanwhile, melt chocolate in the top of a double boiler over barely simmering water. When chocolate and peanut butter is smooth, combine with melted chocolate, using a whisk. Force through a mediummesh sieve into another bowl, using a rubber spatula. Stir in vanilla. Let cool, then cover and chill 2 to 4 hours (or overnight). To up to shape truffles: Whisk powdered sugar and cocoa together, then sift into another bowl to combine thoroughly. Grind peanuts, if using, in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Line a large baking sheet or tray with waxed paper or 30 to 50 1inch paper candy cups (yield will depend on the size of your scoop used to shape truffle). To shape truffles: If very chilled, let mixture sit out at room temperature for 20 minutes to soften slightly. Scoop out or spoon small portions of chilled filling and roll into a ball. If desired, push a "Goober" through the side, into center of round and roll to correct shape. Roll truffle in cocoa mixture or ground nuts and place in candy cups. Place in a decorative tin or gift box, separated by sheets of waxed paper or decorative foil. Keep chilled to maintain best flavor and texture.

DIABETIC PEANUT BUTTER BALLS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine peanut butter, Rice Krispies and Splenda until well mixed.
• Pour coconut into a small bowl.
• Drop peanut butter mixture into the coconut by the teaspoonfuls to coat.
• Place on a waxed paper lined cookie sheet and chill minimum 1 hour.
• Store in air tight container for up to 3 weeks in fridge.