This is my version of a raw turtles toffee recipe. Chewy, candy delights!
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Recipe Directions
- 1. Add pecans to food processor. Process until quite small - resembling coarse flour.
- 2. Add dates. Process until well combined and you can't even see the dates any more.
- 3. Break a perfectly ripe banana (not too hard and not too soft) into chunks and add to food processor mixture. Process again until banana is well combined.
- 4. Spread mixture onto parchment paper. Dehydrate in your dehydrator for approximately 8 hours.
The Rawtarian's Thoughts
By The Rawtarian Enjoy this raw turtles recipe batter ooeh and gooey straight out of the food processor for a super sugary, caramel style nut fudge. Or spread onto a dehydrator sheet and dehydrate for caramel candies.
The flavor of my raw turtles recipe is super sweet pecan pie with a subtle hint of banana flavor.
The main downside to this mixture is that it's super sticky and can be a bit of a pain to wash from the food processor.
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Nutrition Facts
Nutritional score: 88 out of 100
- This recipe is very low in Calories, Fat, Carbohydrates, and Sodium.
Amounts per 30 g (1 oz) suggested serving
| Name | Amount | % Daily |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 97 | 4 % |
| Protein | 1.1 g | 2 % |
| Fat | 6 g | 7 % |
| Carbohydrates | 12 g | 3 % |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 6 % |
| Sugars | 8 g | |
| Calcium | 10 mg | 1 % |
| Iron | 0.33 mg | 3 % |
| Sodium | 0.41 mg |
Source: USDA
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Kirsten
Jul 02, 2012
"Curiously, certain fruits such as bananas, chestnuts, kiwi fruit, avocado and tomato13 show cross-reactivity, perhaps because of resemblance to a latex protein component. These foods have been responsible for anaphylactic reactions in latex-sensitive persons, while many other foods, including figs, apples, celery, melons, potatoes, papayas and pitted fruits, such as cherries and peaches, have caused progressive symptoms beginning with oral itching.14 Persons with a history of reactions to these foods are at increased risk of developing latex allergy, and those who are sensitive to latex should avoid foods to which they have had previous reactions. While food cross-reactions remain an evolving area of knowledge, it is clear that the elimination of all of these foods would cause significant dietary restriction and is therefore not recommended categorically for latex-allergic persons."
From here: http://www.aafp.org/afp/1998/0101/p93.html
I've been hyper-aware of any issues ever since my latex "sensitivity" developed. I later found that eating avocado made me VIOLENTLY ill (when at first it just caused some indigestion).
Sarina
Apr 21, 2017
I have that same allergy, Kirsten. Weird, that connection of foods. Thankfully, I don't have a problem with bananas - but I do with the avocado, kiwi, tomato and latex (band-aids and such). In fact, I just got my dehydrator today and this is the first recipe I'm going to try! :)
Kristin @ Baker Bettie
May 19, 2012
Hi Laura, I am so glad I found your website! I have recently doing some soul searching about food and how it effects my health. Have been doing the Paleo thing for a few months and am now considering going mostly or completely raw. Many raw food recipes seem too fussy and "gimmicky" to me, but I have been looking through your website and you make it so simple and delicious looking! Thank you so much for the inspiration!
The Rawtarian
May 21, 2012
Hi Kristin,
Glad to have you here :) If you try any recipes do let me know what you think. Love your site!
Veggie Girl
May 15, 2012
I just made this recipe! It isn't as pretty-looking as yours, but definitely delicious and unbelievably easy!
Otillie
May 11, 2012
Yummy yet again! All your recipes are delicious!
The Rawtarian
May 12, 2012
When I made this one I thought it was definitely a keeper because it was just so simple. Glad you like it too Otillie :)
Ronni
May 10, 2012
I just found your website a couple days ago, and when I saw this recipe I couldn't wait to try it! I made it this morning and it was SO good! I froze half the recipe and ate the other half for breakfast! I think I'm going to make a chocolate sauce to put on the frozen ones to eat for tomorrow's breakfast!!!
The Rawtarian
May 12, 2012
Glad you liked it Ronni!
Enjoy your frozen bits :) Let me know what you think of them
Hope
May 01, 2012
This is good! I just made a fourth of it. I put little scoops of it on wax paper and put them in the freezer. Then I made up a batch of the 1 minute fudge and coated the balls - the first one did best. Something about me trying to roll the partially frozen ball in the fudge made it do something weird. And I ended up having to smear the fudge on the balls anyways. So now the coated balls are in the freezer, think I am going to stick a pecan in each one to give it something crunchy. All in all, I am very excited! Thanks for those recipes.
Hope
May 01, 2012
Just realized my post may seem confusing - the 'it' that went weird was the 1 minute fudge. I am guessing temperature change and coconut oil? But it is still good together.
The Rawtarian
May 06, 2012
That sounds yummy!
I agree that the 1-minute fudge probably would be difficult to work with as far as chocolatey coating... I will work on a better choc substitute.
Thanks for posting your ideas, Hope. You're inspiring me to do more with chocolate
Cat
Oct 02, 2012
Perhaps roll the sticky balls in raw carob for a chocolate hit. Would stop them from sticking together too :)
Doll
Jan 12, 2013
This recipe is sounding better with each add on.... Thanks for ideas Cat
texas red
Apr 25, 2012
tried this recipe with a little unsweetened grated coconut added. Great
The Rawtarian
May 06, 2012
Nice addition idea Red
Denise Sturiale
Sep 14, 2012
Can i use pecans that are already chopped ?
Carrie
Apr 11, 2012
This is absolutely delicious! I could only make a half batch because I was running low on pecans. I will definitely be making this again.
Thanks for another easy yet amazing recipe!
The Rawtarian
Apr 11, 2012
I think half a batch is plenty - especially because it's so sweet.
I am glad you liked. It is an easy one!
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