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A strong antioxidant, wealthy in fiber & minerals, dark chocolate has significant health advantages including reducing insulin resistance and protecting against heart disease. Coupled with highly-nutritious, protein-packed pistachios, now we have a confection not only in your palette, but general well-being. Naturally sweet, creamy pistachio butter was the culinary inspiration behind this recipe. Add-on the many health advantages, and these little confections couldn’t be more perfect.
Low-Carb Pistachio Bonbons
Ingredients
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4
ounces
72% dark chocolate
chopped -
2
teaspoons
coconut oil
divided -
⅓
cup
unsalted pistachio meats -
1
tablespoon
olive oil -
½
teaspoon
maple syrup -
⅛
teaspoon
sea salt
Instructions
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Set a double boiler over medium heat. **
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Add chocolate pieces and one teaspoon coconut oil, stirring occasionally until melted.
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For stability, place candy mold on a baking sheet.
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Using a silicone pastry brush, partially fill each mold cup with chocolate mixture, coating sides.
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Freeze for five minutes.
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Using a processor, chop pistachios, olive oil, remaining coconut oil, maple syrup & sea salt, until smooth.
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Stopping steadily to scrape sides.
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Transfer pistachio butter to a small bowl.
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Fill each partially frozen mold cup with 1/2 teaspoon pistachio butter.
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Finish filling each mold cup with remaining melted chocolate.
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Freeze for 10 minutes, until set.
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Remove candy from mold.
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Store refrigerated in an airtight container.
Recipe Notes
Naturally low-carb & gluten-free
**Should you don’t have a double boiler, simmer just a few inches of water in a medium saucepan, fit a glass bowl inside, ensuring water doesn’t enter the container.
Nutrition Facts
Low-Carb Pistachio Bonbons
Amount Per Serving (1 bonbon)
Calories 43
Calories from Fat 36
% Every day Value*
Fat 4g6%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Protein 1g2%
* Percent Every day Values are based on a 2000 calorie food plan.
Please note that the dietary information may vary depending
on the precise brands of products used. We encourage everyone to ascertain specific
product labels in calculating the precise dietary information.
