Need A Healthy Gift Idea?

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Looking for a gift for someone with special diet needs? See my "Chocolate Turtle Candy" recipe for a great gift idea. These are easy to make! 

Chocolate Turtle Candy  

24 low-glycemic soft caramels*

24 pecan or macadamia nuts

1/2 cup sugar-free chocolate chips**

Caramels must be soft when adding the nut on top. Place one nut on top of caramel. Note: If  using macadamia nuts, best if they are cut in half . Add both pieces to caramel. Set aside. Place chocolate chips in pan and melt on low until creamy. With tongs, dip caramel in the melted chocolate, use small spoon to cover top if needed. More chocolate chips may be needed. Place in refrigerator or freezer to harden chocolate.

*See "Treat Your Health" Low-glycemic cookbook for the "Caramel" recipe. This recipe uses dairy, but also tastes great with dairy-free alternatives. If prefer to give a variety gift box,  "TYH" also includes recipes for low-glycemic "Chocolate Covered Cherries", "Chocolate Peppermint Drop Candy", "Almond Coconut Candies", and "Peanut Butter Cups". If you would like to purchase "Treat Your Health" for these recipes, see my website. 

**Some sugar-free chips contain chicory root fiber sweetener. These chips must be melted on low and no higher. May even take them off the burner while dipping candies, otherwise the chocolate may become dry and crumbly.