• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Beauty and the Foodie
  • Recipes
  • Recipe Videos
  • Keto Beginner
  • My Books
  • Skin Care
  • Blog & Video Tips
  • Subscribe
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Keto Recipes
  • Keto Beginner
  • DIY Skin Care
  • Cookbooks
  • Subscribe
  • Blog and Video Tips
  • My Recipe Videos
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • Keto Recipes
  • Keto Beginner
  • DIY Skin Care
  • Cookbooks
  • Subscribe
  • Blog and Video Tips
  • My Recipe Videos
×

Sugar Free Turtles

13 February, 2023 by Stacey 5 Comments

Sharing is caring!

0 shares
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
Jump to Recipe

Sugar-Free Turtles are keto, insanely delicious, easy to prepare, and have luscious layers of chocolate, creamy caramel, and crunchy pecans. 

My low-carb turtles are the best-tasting keto candy I make.

Sugar free turtles on a white back ground with chocolate chips and pecans in between them.

These low-carb turtles are the best-tasting keto candy I make. Besides, they are perfect for Valentine's Day, Easter, Halloween or anytime you want a yummy treat.

This was inspired by my Samoa Fudge Bomb recipe on this site.

A single sugar free, keto turtle  on a white background.

The family, who are not low-carb dieters, are still fighting over the batch of these tasty turtles because who doesn't love caramel, chocolate, and pecans?

A hand holding a turtle candy with a bite taken out of it.

My son proclaimed that these sugar-free turtles are surprisingly better than the traditional sugar-laden ones.

Sugar free turtles on a white back ground with chocolate chips and pecans in between them.

Simple to make candy without baking. This recipe basically involves heating over the stovetop, melting and freezing, or refrigerating.

This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through them, your cost will stay the same, but Beauty and the Foodie may receive remuneration or a small commission. Disclosure & Privacy Policy

Jump to:
  • Related
  • Ingredients
  • Instructions
  • Make the keto caramel sauce
  • 📖 Printable Recipe Card
  • Equipment
  • Storage

Related

Looking for other recipes like this? Try these:

  • A keto chocolate raspberry tart with one slive out of it and topped with fresh berries.
    Keto Chocolate Raspberry Tart
  • Two chocolate cupcakes with chocolate frosting.
    Keto Rich Chocolate Cupcakes
  • A low carb red velvet mousse in a small dessert glass with whipped cream and grated chocolate.
    Keto Red Velvet Cheesecake Mousse
  • Four chocolate cups filled with chocolate mousse and topped with a raspberry.
    Easy Keto Chocolate Mousse Cups

Ingredients

Sugar free keto turtle ingredients.
  • 1 cup of Pecan Halves or whole Almonds
  • ¾ cup Low Carb Brown Sweetener 
  • ⅓ cup Butter
  • ¼ cup Heavy Cream
  • ⅛ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon xanthan gum *optional
  • 1 ½ cups Sugar Free Chocolate Chips
  • 1 tablespoon Butter

See the printable recipe card for nutritional information and more details.

Instructions

Melting the chocolate chips.

Place a sheet of parchment paper or a silicon baking mat onto large baking sheets. Slowly melt ½ cup of chocolate chips and 1 teaspoon of butter over a double boiler or on half power in the microwave in a glass bowl.

Stirring the melted chocolate.

Stir every 30 sec to prevent burning.

Adding the melted chocolate to the baking trays.

Use a spoon to make small circles of melted chocolate about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking trays, and place 4 pecans together into the 24 melted chocolate circles for the base of the turtles.

Freeze or refrigerate.

Put the baking trays into the fridge or freezer for 10 minutes to solidify the chocolate nut base.

Make the keto caramel sauce

Melting butter and browning it.

In a saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the ⅓ cup butter and brown slightly.

Browning Butter.

Adding the brown sweetener.

Once lightly browned, whisk in the ¾ cup low-carb brown sweetener and the salt, and whisk well.

Adding the heavy cream.

When the sweetener is dissolved, pour in the ¼ cup heavy cream and the optional xanthan gum.

Whisking the caramel sauce.

Whisk until it is smooth and let it cook on medium-low heat for 6-8 minutes Do Not Stir or Whisk or Stir while cooking!

After 6 to 8 minutes, remove it from the heat and lightly whisk or stir. Let the caramel sauce rest for about 10 minutes to thicken before adding it to the pecans. 

Pouring the caramel over pecans.

Remove trays from the fridge or freezer. Using a spoon pour about 2 teaspoon of caramel over each chocolate pecan base. Put the trays back in the freezer for 12 minutes to have the caramel set.

Stirring the melted chocolate.

While the caramel is setting, slowly melt 1 cup of chocolate chips and 2 teaspoons of butter over a double boiler or on half power in the microwave in a glass bowl. Stir every 30 sec to prevent burning.

Pouring melted chocolate over the caramel.

Remove the trays from the freezer and pour 3 teaspoons of the melted chocolate over the top of each of the caramel turtles and use a spoon to slightly swirl and spread the chocolate.

Swirling chocolate over the turtle candy.

Sprinkle each with a tiny amount of optional sea salt.

Letting turtles set until solid.

Allow it to rest at room temperature to set, or return it to the fridge for 10 minutes.

Storing turtle in a container.

Serve or store in a covered plastic container with parchment paper between layers of turtles in the fridge for up to 10 days.

📖 Printable Recipe Card

Sugar free turtles on a white back ground with chocolate chips and pecans in between them.

Sugar Free Turtles

Stacey
Sugar-Free Turtles are keto, insanely delicious, easy to prepare, and have luscious layers of chocolate, creamy caramel, and crunchy pecans. 
5 from 6 votes
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 12 minutes mins
refrigeration time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 47 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24
Calories 135 kcal

Equipment

  • 2 baking trays with silicone liners

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 cup of Pecan Halves or whole Almonds
  • ¾ cup Low Carb Brown Sweetener
  • ⅓ cup Butter
  • ¼ cup Heavy Cream
  • ⅛ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon xanthan gum *optional
  • 1 ½ cups Sugar Free Chocolate Chips
  • 1 tablespoon Butter

Instructions
 

  • Place a sheet of parchment paper or a silicon baking mat onto a large baking sheet or two medium-sized baking sheets. Set aside.
  • Slowly melt ½ cup of chocolate chips and 1 teaspoon of butter over a double boiler or on half power in the microwave in a glass bowl and stir every 30 sec to prevent burning.
    1 ½ cups Sugar Free Chocolate Chips, 1 tablespoon Butter
  • Use a spoon to make small circles of melted chocolate about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking trays, and place 4 pecans together into the 24 melted chocolate circles for the base of the turtles.
    1 cup of Pecan Halves or whole Almonds
  • Place baking trays into the fridge or freezer for 10 minutes to solidify the chocolate nut base.
  • Make the keto caramel sauce – In a saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the ⅓ cup butter and brown slightly. Once lightly browned, stir in the ¾ cup low-carb brown sweetener and the salt, and whisk well. Once the sweetener is dissolved, pour in the ¼ cup heavy cream and the optional xanthan gum. Whisk until it is smooth and let it cook on medium-low heat for 6-8 minutes Do Not Stir or Whisk or Stir while cooking!
    ¾ cup Low Carb Brown Sweetener, ⅓ cup Butter, ¼ cup Heavy Cream, ⅛ teaspoon Salt, ¼ teaspoon xanthan gum *optional
  • After 6 to 8 minutes, remove it from the heat and lightly whisk or stir. Let the caramel sauce rest for about 10 minutes to thicken before adding it to the pecans.
  • Remove trays from the fridge or freezer. Using a spoon pour about 2 teaspoon of caramel over each chocolate pecan base. Put the trays back in the freezer for 12 minutes to have the caramel set.
  • While the caramel is setting, slowly melt 1 cup of chocolate chips and 2 teaspoons of butter over a double boiler or on half power in the microwave in a glass bowl. Stir every 30sec to prevent burning.
    1 ½ cups Sugar Free Chocolate Chips, 1 tablespoon Butter
  • Remove the trays from the freezer and pour 3 teaspoons of the melted chocolate over the top of each of the caramel turtles and use a spoon to slightly swirl and spread the chocolate. Sprinkle each with a tiny amount of optional sea salt. Allow it to rest at room temperature to set, or return it to the fridge for 10 minutes.
  • Serve or store in a covered plastic container with parchment paper between layers of turtles in the fridge for up to 10 days.

*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Notes

*All Nutritional Data is Only Estimates Based on the Products I used.*
Yield: 24 turtles, Serving Size: 1 turtle, Net Carbs per Serving: 2g, Amouts per Serving-
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1turtleCalories: 135kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 2gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 48mgFiber: 2gSugar: 0g
Keyword keto turtles, low carb turtles, sugar free turtles
Tried this recipe?Mention @gfbeautyandthefoodie or tag #gfbeautyandthefoodie

Equipment

Baking Trays with Silicone Liners

Storage

Store the turtles in a covered plastic container with parchment paper between layers of turtles in the fridge for up to 10 days. They can also be stored in the freezer for up to a month just be sure to defrost before serving.

« Keto Super Bowl Recipes
Maple Ginger Glazed Salmon »

Reader Interactions

Comments

    Leave a comment, share a tip, or ask a question. Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

  1. Gina

    February 16, 2023 at 3:19 pm

    5 stars
    Made these for dessert this week. Easy and tasty. These turned out great and full of flavor. I am a pecan eater and any dessert with pecans is a winner.

    Reply
  2. Jess

    February 16, 2023 at 2:21 pm

    5 stars
    Oh my goodness! My new favorite treat!!

    Reply
  3. Liz

    February 16, 2023 at 1:38 pm

    5 stars
    I made these for a keto friend and she loved them! They were a hit for sure!

    Reply
  4. Nathan

    February 16, 2023 at 11:48 am

    5 stars
    These turtles are so tasty. I love the combination of flavors and that homemade caramel sauce is to die for! Can't wait to make these again!

    Reply
  5. Anjali

    February 16, 2023 at 10:53 am

    5 stars
    My husband absolutely loves turtles but has been trying to cut back on sugar lately, so this recipe was perfect for him! We tried it yesterday and it turned out great - couldn't tell it was sugar free at all!

    Reply

Primary Sidebar

bio headshot-2

Footer

↑ back to top

As Seen In


  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Subscribe to Our Newsletter
  • Disclaimer
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Text or Call Me

As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.


beautyandthefoodie.com Copyright © 2022

0 shares