The Everything Naturally Sugar-Free Cookbook: Includes Apple Cinnamon Waffles, Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Tomato and Goat Cheese Pastries, Peanut Butter Truffles, ... Eclairs...and Hundreds More! (Everything®) (21 page)

Raisins give such a wonderful sweet flavor to this treat that no additional sweeteners are needed. This no-bake fudge has just 6 ingredients and is a quick and fruity treat!

1. In a food processor or blender, mix the raisins and water until the mixture forms a smooth paste. Add cocoa, vanilla, and salt and mix until well incorporated.
   
2. Press the batter into two large ramekins. Chill in the freezer for 10 minutes. Pour the melted chocolate over the bars and freeze another 10 minutes. Serve in the ramekin and eat with a spoon. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
   

PER SERVING
Calories: 607
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Fat: 18g
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Protein: 12g
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Sodium: 320mg
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Fiber: 19g
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Carbohydrates: 126.5g
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Sugar: 82g

These cinnamon chips work beautifully in any baked good, giving the perfect burst of cinnamon to a recipe! Snickerdoodles, cinnamon rolls, and even chocolate chip cookies will benefit from these soft cinnamon nuggets.

1. Preheat the oven to 300°F. Line an 8" × 8" baking dish with parchment paper.
   
2. In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Spread the mixture into baking dish and bake for 18 minutes.
   
3. The mixture will be slightly bubbly. Allow chips to cool for 30 minutes, place in freezer to firm for 15 minutes, cut into small slices and enjoy.
   
4. If not using right away, store in the refrigerator. The chips will soften and may fuse together if not kept cold.
   

PER SERVING
(1 tablespoon) Calories: 29
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Fat: 0g
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Protein: 0g
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Sodium: 1mg
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Fiber: 0g
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Carbohydrates: 6g
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Sugar: 5g

The pure ingredients of dark chocolate, healthy oils, and unsweetened coconut fuse together in these delectable raw truffles. Sweetened with raw honey, these chocolate bites are as rich as they are sweet!

1. In a small bowl, mix together cocoa powder, honey, and coconut oil.
   
2. Add vanilla, salt, and agave inulin and mix until well combined. The mixture will be a very thick paste. Form mixture into a ball. Chill the mixture for 10 minutes.
   
3. Place coconut in a shallow bowl. Remove chocolate mixture from the refrigerator. Roll chocolate mixture into 8 small balls and coat with shredded coconut. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
   

PER SERVING
Calories: 112.5
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Fat: 5g
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Protein: 2g
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Sodium: 150mg
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Fiber: 4.5g
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Carbohydrates: 20g
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Sugar: 13g

Bite into a healthy, no-bake truffle version of your favorite cookie! Enjoy the warm spice of cinnamon with the refreshing pop of raisins. With a delicious flavor and a soft texture, these are definitely a guilt-free treat!

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
   
2. In a food processor, pulse cashews and oats until mixture has a rough sandy texture. Add the dates, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon and mix until smooth and combined.
   
3. Add raisins and pulse for a few seconds to incorporate. The dough will be a little sticky.
   
4. Divide the dough into 8 equal parts. Roll into balls and place on prepared baking sheet. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.
   

PER SERVING
Calories: 197
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Fat: 7g
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Protein: 4g
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Sodium: 77mg
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Fiber: 4g
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Carbohydrates: 34g
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Sugar: 22g

The base of this no-bake fudge contains a surprising ingredient. Melted chocolate fuses with avocado to create a silky soft fudge no one can pass up.

1. Line a 9" × 5" loaf pan with parchment paper.
   
2. In a food processor, mix all ingredients, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed to get everything well incorporated.
   
3. Scoop out the mixture and press into the bottom of the loaf pan.
   
4. Place in the freezer for 30 minutes. Remove from freezer and cut into 8 equal pieces. Serve immediately or keep covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
   

PER SERVING
Calories: 325.5
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Fat: 21g
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Protein: 5g
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Sodium: 41mg
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Fiber: 6g
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Carbohydrates: 31g
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Sugar: 21g

Enjoy a cool mint treat that resembles a mint cream! An avocado base creates the perfect soft texture while turning this confection naturally green!

1. Line a small baking dish or mini bread pan with parchment paper.
   
2. In a food processor, combine avocado, coconut butter, xylitol, and rice flour. Blend until smooth. Add the extract and mix until incorporated.
   
3. Scoop out the fudge and spread in the prepared baking dish.
   
4. Freeze for 30 minutes until set. Remove from freezer and cut into 8 pieces.
   

PER SERVING
Calories: 189
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Fat: 6g
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Protein: 0g
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Sodium: 0mg
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Fiber: 0g
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Carbohydrates: 46.5g
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Sugar: 0g

Everyone loves homemade toffee, but nobody loves the time-consuming process of making it. Graham cracker toffee gives the delicious taste of toffee without the hassle. Sweetened with coconut sugar and lots of chocolate, this is another holiday favorite.

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line the bottom of a 9" × 13" baking dish with graham crackers.
   
2. In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, combine coconut sugar, butter, and vanilla extract. Cook, stirring occasionally until mixture comes to a full boil. Cook for 4 minutes, stirring vigorously. Remove from heat and pour evenly over the crackers in the baking dish. Place in oven and bake for 10–12 minutes, until bubbly.
   
3. Remove from the oven. Pour melted chocolate over toffee and spread evenly. Sprinkle with almonds. Let cool. Break crackers into authentic freeform broken toffee piece shapes and serve.
   

PER SERVING
Calories: 456
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Fat: 12g
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Protein: 3g
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Sodium: 95mg
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Fiber: 2g
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Carbohydrates: 40g
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Sugar: 17g

Decrease the unhealthy fats in traditional fudge by substituting coconut cream to yield the same creamy texture. This fudge is best rolled in sweet or salty toppings.

1. Line an 8" × 8" baking dish with parchment paper.
   
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the coconut sugar, cocoa, and chopped chocolate.
   
3. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine coconut milk and coconut oil. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Be careful not to burn the mixture as it heats.
   
4. When the mixture reaches a boil, reduce heat to low and add the chocolate mixture. Mix well until chocolate is melted and well incorporated. Remove from heat and add the vanilla and salt.
   
5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish. Refrigerate until cool and firm, about 2 hours. Scoop out and roll into 1
   ¹
   ⁄
   ₂
   " balls.
   

PER SERVING
Calories: 419
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Fat: 9g
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Protein: 1g
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Sodium: 100mg
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Fiber: 2g
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Carbohydrates: 88g
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Sugar: 83g

A candy thermometer will help ensure the perfect texture for these bite-size nuggets. Reminiscent of a classic roll candy, they can be individually wrapped in parchment paper with twisted ends to keep them closed.

1. Butter a 12" piece of wax paper.
   
2. Cook honey over medium-low heat in a small saucepan until it reaches hard-ball stage, about 250°F. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla.
   
3. In a small bowl, combine protein powder and cocoa. Add to the honey and vanilla extract mixture. Spoon/pour onto buttered paper. Coat your hands with butter and begin pulling the mixture like taffy until it cools completely.
   
4. On buttered paper, roll the candy into a rope shape. Cut the rope into 1" pieces. Wrap pieces in individual pieces of wax paper or store in an airtight container at room temperature.
   

PER SERVING
Calories: 275
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Fat: 3g
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Protein: 15.5g
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Sodium: 4mg
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Fiber: 3g
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Carbohydrates: 53g
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Sugar: 47g

These sweet chocolate-covered morsels are bursting with fresh coconut and maple syrup flavors. Baked to perfection, then covered with chocolate, they are hard to resist.

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
   
2. Process cashews in a food processor to form a rough powder. Add coconut, coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt. Pulse mixture to combine.
   
3. Using a small 1
   ¹
   ⁄
   ₂
   " ice cream scoop, form the mixture into balls and place on the baking sheet. Freeze for about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, melt the chocolate.
   
4. Dip each mound into the chocolate until completely covered. Place the baking sheet back in the freezer to set another 5 minutes until hardened. Keep chilled until ready to serve.