Nutella Truffles

With Halloween right around the corner I know I am going to be tempted with lots of candy - so I figured I had better come up with some skinny, gluten-free and dairy free candy alternatives

These truffles are kind of like Ferrero Rocher candies with the Rice Krispies on the outside - the Rice Krispies do lose thier crispy-ness after a few hours so if you want to make them without the Rice Krispies you could roll them in cocoa powder instead and then they sort of taste like the fancy chocolate truffles from Trader Joes :)

These are gluten free, dairy free, and vegan!

Recipe:

2 tablespoons Original PB2 - 45 calories

2 tablespoons Chocolate PB2 - 45 calories

2 tablespoons Cocoa Powder - 40 calories

1 tablespoon Unsweetened Almond Milk - 2.5 calories

2 tablespoons Water - 0

1/4 cup Rice Krispies - 27.5 calories                               

= 160 total, makes 12 truffles, about 13 calories per truffle

1. Mix together the PB2 and cocoa powder

2. Add the liquids and stir until smooth

3. Take teaspoons sized amounts and roll into a ball with your palms

4. Roll the ball in Rice Krispies or cocoa powder - store in an airtight container

130 Calorie Nutella Tart

I had a ridiculous chocolate craving so I came up with this Nutella Tart :)

This is pretty easy to make and it is soo rich and delicious :)

It is also gluten free, dairy free and vegan!

Recipe: Makes 2 tarts

For the crust:
2 tablespoons coconut flour - 60 calories
1 tablespoon Oat Flour - 22 calories
3 tablespoons Unsweetened Apple Sauce - 15 calories
2 tablespoons Almond Milk - 5 calories
2 teaspoons Stevia

For the Filling:
4 tablespoons PB2(2 tablespoons regular, 2 tablespoons chocolate) - 90 calories
2 tablespoons Cocoa - 50 calories
2 tablespoons Almond Milk - 5 calories
3 tablespoons Unsweetened Apple Sauce - 15 calories
                                                                                                                  
= 262 total - makes 2 tarts, 131 calories each


1. Mix together the crust ingredients, if the dough won't stick together when you press down on it add more liquid
2. Press the crust into greased tart pans
3. Bake the crust only for about 5 minutes at 350 degrees
4. Mix together the ingredients for the filling
5. Remove the crusts from the oven and fill with the nutella filling, smooth the top
6. Top with some soy whip if desired, store leftovers in the refrigerator

65 Calorie Skinny-tized Nutella

I LOVE Nutella. For real, I could eat the whole jar. Unfortunately that would be about 3,000 calories, and my waistline just cannot handle that. Even the natural alternatives like Justin's have 180 calories for 2 tablespoons and you know I do not have that kind of self control. Also, regular Nutella contains milk, which I cannot eat because of the lactose :(

So, naturally I needed to come up with a lower calorie alternative.

This recipe makes a thick, chocolate/peanut buttery spread that is great on fruit, toast, ice cream, or (my personal favorite) spoons. :)

The really great thing about this version is it is only 65 calories for 3 tablespoons instead of 180 calories for just 2 tablespoons!

Recipe:

1 Tablespoon Chocolate PB2 Powder
1 Tablespoon Regular PB2 Powder
1 Tablespoon unsweetened Cocoa powder
Water


I mix up all of the powders and then add in enough water to stir it into the consistency I want. (The more water you add the thinner the consistency will be) About equal parts water and powder makes a nice paste.

PB2 is a powdered peanut butter that has a lot less fat than regular peanut butter, but tastes just as sweet and peanut-y! You can find it at Whole Foods or buy it on Amazon, it is only 45 calories for 2 tablespoons! I love it on apples, as an ice cream topping, in smoothies, or mixed with water to replace peanut butter!