These paleo and vegan Chocolate Turtle Candies are a fun and adorable treat to make! They are called turtle candies because they actually looked like turtles with a large, chocolate covered shell.
These candies are surprisingly easy to make at home. You can double or triple the recipe so you have enough to give to family and friends as a holiday treat. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. They can also be frozen for a few months. Let them come to room temperature to serve. If they are cold the chocolate and caramel can be a little too hard.
Your friends and family will love this healthier, paleo, vegan, gluten free version of a classic candy.
Paleo Vegan Pecan Turtles
Ingredients
- ½ cup No Sugar Added SunButter
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- ⅓ cup melted refined coconut oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 68 pecan halves
- ½ cup dairy free chocolate chips
Directions:
- In a medium bowl, combine the SunButter, maple syrup, coconut oil and vanilla.
- Mix well until smooth and combined. Cover and place in the fridge at least 2 hours to harden.
While the caramel is hardening, get the pecans ready.
- Place parchment paper on a large sheet tray and arrange the pecan halves to form turtle legs. This will make 17 turtles with 4 pecan halves each.
Assemble treats
- Once the caramel has set, scoop 1 tablespoon out and roll into a ball. Press on to the middle of the pecans and adjust them as needed. Place a small piece of pecan to make the head of the turtle. Repeat with the remaining caramel until all are finished.
- Melt the chocolate chips in a small bowl in 30 second increments until melted and smooth, about 1-2 minutes in the microwave. Scoop a small amount over each turtle and spread over the caramel. Place them all in the fridge to set.
These are best stored in the fridge, but can be left at room temperature for a couple hours if you are serving them at a party or packing them and taking them somewhere.
