How to Make Dark Chocolate Pecans with your Kids - No Glucose Spikes & No Baking #chefpachi

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a subtle flavor and is dairy-free.

pecans

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: almonds

Walnuts provide similar texture and flavor at a lower cost.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed but white sugar is often cheaper.

pumpkin puree

🥗Healthier: homemade pumpkin puree

💰Cheaper: canned pumpkin

Canned pumpkin is convenient and often less expensive.

Melt the chocolate: Place the chopped dark chocolate pieces in a small pot at very low heat. Once the chocolate melts in the bottom, cover, remove from the heat, set aside for 5 minutes, uncover and mix until smooth.

Alternatively, melt the chocolate in the microwave for 60 seconds.

Add the spices (cinnamon and chili powder, if using) to the melted chocolate, creating a rich, soft texture.

Add the pecans to the mixture, stir until all are evenly coated, and spoon out onto a flat tray or onto the orange slices.

Let them cool for 10 minutes (refrigerate if in a warm climate).

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