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Mac-Nut Candy Recipe - Low Carb Candy Recipe

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From Dr. Atkins' New Diet Cookbook (M. Evans and Company), for About.com

Low carb candies are made from macadamia nuts, coconut, and chocolate syrup with no cooking or baking necessary.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2 Tablespoons No-Cal chocolate syrup
  • 2 packets sugar substitute
  • 6 Tablespoons unsweetened coconut
  • 10 large macadamia nuts

Preparation:

Mix chocolate syrup and sweetener. Spoon over coconut and mix well. Allow flavors to blend for 2 minutes. Roll macadamia nuts in coconut mixture until well covered. Place on wax paper in freezer for 10 minutes before serving.

To store: Wrap candies well in wax paper and place in freezer bag.

Yield: 10 candies

Per serving: 4.2 grams carbohydrates
Total grams: 41.9 carbohydrates

Recipe Source: Dr. Atkins' New Diet Cookbook by Robert C. Atkins, M.D. and Fran Gare, M.S. (M. Evans and Company)
Reprinted with permission.

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