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Having been following a Ketogenic Lifestyle for the better part of four years now, I have come to notice a large amount of 'Ketofied' products come on the market. No Sugar Chocolate Bars, Quest Protein Bars, Atkins Chocolates, Sugar Free Lollies Etc. Now, don't get me wrong. I think all of us on a Ketogenic Way of Life have had cravings come and go and when they're in full swing even the strongest willed people can buckle and tuck into a Quest Bar, however, most of us not only follow a Ketogenic Lifestyle to lose weight, but also to reclaim health and even over come certain health conditions. While consuming products like this will most likely see us remain in ketosis, long term, the food additives and chemicals some of these products contain have the potential to cause very similar issues, to the ones we are trying to rid which is why we decided to make the change in eating habits.
So, after sitting by in ketogenic groups on facebook amongst people that are posting pictures of 'no added sugar chocolates and lollies' I really felt the need to make something that is portion controlled enough to kill the cravings, while making sure your macros don't take a large him from seemingly nutrient-less products.
Of course Peanut Butter or Nut Butter has certain nutrients, as does Cocoa Powder (high in potassium & Magnesium etc) the bulk of this sweet treat is fat, and fat, while being a great macronutrient, does not hold great micronutrients. While following any type of diet that follows Macros, it is still important to make sure your macros contain the most micronutrients.
These 'Reece's' should help you curb the cravings, and do so without the chemical shit storm that usually goes hand in hand with Keto Junk Foods.
So! Lets get into it! Keto 'Reece's' Pieces.
In this recipe, I use Xylitol Icing Sugar. It is powdered Xylitol and the brand I use is Naturally Sweet. You can buy it HERE. You could also use any sweetener that you prefer. To range a large range of natural sweeteners, click HERE.
The Macros for this whole recipe are: Protein 20g Carbs 31.8g Fat 150g
The Macros for one serve of Reece's are: Protein 0.6g Carbs 1.06g Fat 5g
Recipe
Serves - 30 -
Time - 1/2 Hr plus setting time
What you need:
Chocolate Mould of Choice ( I used Hearts & Squares )
Saucepan
Bowl
1/2 Cup Loving Earth Raw Organic Cacao Butter
1/2 Raw Organic Cocoa Powder
5 Serves Xylitol Icing Sugar ( 22g per serve )
( I use Naturally Sweet Xylitol Icing sugar which you can buy HERE)
1/2 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
1 Vanilla Bean Pod ( or 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract )
50 g Natural Peanut Butter or Nut Butter of Choice
What to do:
Fill 1/4 of a saucepan with water, and bring to a simmer.
Place the cacao butter, cocoa, xylitol (or sweetener of choice) and cinnamon into a bowl, and place it ontop of the saucepan ( like a double boiler ) to melt the cacao butter and combine all ingredients. Once 3/4 of the butter is melted, turn the heat off, and stir until the rest of the ingredients are combined and all of the cacao butter is melted. Add the Vanilla and stir until well combined.
Pour the chocolate into the moulds until they're half way filled. Place them into the fridge.
When cooled and solid, spoon small amounts of the chosen nut butter into the centre of each mould.
Fill the rest of the mould with the remaining chocolate, and place in the fridge until solid.
Push out the moulds, and place the chocolates in a container and store just below room temperature (the fridge is fine but may cause the chocolate to turn white) until you want to eat them!
Yum!
