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diabetic friendly chocolate balls (sallye)

(1 rating)
grandedame avatar
Recipe by
sallye bates
@grandedame
Austin, TX

For all you chocolate lovers who are diabetic or counting calories, this is a good healthy snack to savor. Even the kids will like them. Bonus: Quick and easy to make. NOTE: PREP TIME INCLUDES COOL-DOWN PERIOD

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 25 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For diabetic friendly chocolate balls (sallye)

  • 1 c
    low fat milk
  • 1/4 c
    dry skimmed milk powder
  • 1/4 c
    cocoa powder
  • 3/4 c
    stevia sweetener***
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1/2 c
    raisin bran
  • 1/4 c
    puffed rice
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract

How To Make diabetic friendly chocolate balls (sallye)

  • 1
    Mix cocoa and skimmed milk powder together. Add half cup low fat milk, stir with wooden spoon until it is a smooth paste. Set aside.
  • 2
    ***IMPORTANT: BUY THE STEVIA PRODUCT THAT SAY ON THE PACKAGE IT IS A ONE FOR ONE REPLACEMENT FOR SUGAR***
  • 3
    Place butter and sugar substitute in a heavy nonstick pan over low heat. Stir occasionally, till all ingredients are fully melted.
  • 4
    Add the remainder of the milk and bring to a boil. Gradually pour the prepared chocolate paste into mixture, stirring continuously with wooden spoon. Cook while gently stirring, until mixture forms a very soft "lump". Mixture should leave sides of pan easily.
  • 5
    Add vanilla extract and puffed rice. Add half the raisin bran , leaving half for use later. NOTE: Pick all the raisins out of the remaining half of bran and add them to the mix. Remove from heat, mix well, and set aside to cool.
  • 6
    When mixture is at room temperature, roll into small balls between both palms. Roll these balls in the remaining bran, to coat all over. NOTE: I coarsely crushed the bran in a ziplock bag to make it easier for the coating process.
  • 7
    Place each ball on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Place baking sheet in fridge until balls are set and firm. Store in fridge in an airtight container
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