Saturday, December 27, 2014

Peanut Butter Truffles - 12 days and counting

Peanut Butter Truffles - Low Carb Style!



One of my family's all-time favorite Christmas treats!  The kids love to to help make them and even more to eat them. Try this low carb version of a favorite

Low Carb Peanut Butter Truffles

2 Tbsp butter, softened
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter, room temperature
1/4 cup + 2 tsp Splenda
2 tsp cocoa powder

Line an 8x8 baking dish or plate with wax paper.  In a small bowl mix 2 tsp Splenda and 2 tsp cocoa powder and set aside.  In a separate bowl mix butter and peanut butter till blended. Add 1/4 cup Splenda. Drop by heaping teaspoonful's on to wax lined pan, making ten 1-inch 'balls'.  Place in freezer about 20 minutes or until firm.  Gently roll each ball between palms to shape into nicely shaped balls. Roll each ball in cocoa mix.

Calories 59
Carbs 2
Fats 6
Protein 2

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