A Healthy Valentines Chocolate Treat

It's hard when these chocolate holidays come around, and you want a taste,too...:) Well, here's an option..try these Peanutbutter and Pretzel Truffles. They won't ruin your diet, and they will satisfy your sweet tooth

Peanut Butter & Pretzel Truffles

4.2 out of 5 stars based on 67 reviews

These peanut butter-pretzel truffles satisfy your craving for something sweet and salty

20 truffles

Active Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 2 hours

Nutrition Profile

Diabetes appropriate | Low carbohydrate |

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Ingredients

• 1/2 cup crunchy natural peanut butter


• 1/4 cup finely chopped salted pretzels


• 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips, melted (see Tip)

Preparation

1. Combine peanut butter and pretzels in a small bowl. Chill in the freezer until firm, about 15 minutes. Roll the peanut butter mixture into 20 balls (about 1 teaspoon each). Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment or wax paper and freeze until very firm, about 1 hour. Roll the frozen balls in melted chocolate. Refrigerate until the chocolate is set, about 30 minutes.

Tips & Notes

• Make Ahead Tip: Store airtight in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

• Tip: To melt chocolate, microwave on Medium for 1 minute. Stir, then continue microwaving on Medium, stirring every 20 seconds, until melted. Or place chocolate in the top of a double boiler over hot, but not boiling, water. Stir until melted.

Nutrition

Per truffle: 64 calories; 4 g fat (1 g sat, 2 g mono); 1 mg cholesterol; 5 g carbohydrates; 2 g added sugars; 2 g protein; 1 g fiber; 53 mg sodium; 65 mg potassium.

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