These have become an obsession in our house, so easy to make and taste delicious. It’s great if you can find a good quality grass-fed gelatin so you get lots of gut-friendly goodness while enjoying a yummy treat at the same time.
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serves: 40 pieces
*Only 4g Net Carbs per serve compared with average 17g Carbs for standard version
Ingredients
- 400ml water
- 100g natvia sweetener (or similar granulated sweetener)
- 60g gelatin powder (grass-fed organic if possible)
- 2 tsp vanilla essence
- Optional: 1-2 tlbsp collagen powder, protein powder or MCT powder
- 150 – 200g dark chocolate (min. 70% cocoa), melted
- 1½ Tbsp coconut oil
- 1½ cups desiccated coconut
Method
Line a baking dish or slice tray (approx. 26cm x 16cm) with plastic wrap.
- Place 200ml of water and sweetener in a small saucepan and stir over medium heat until dissolved.
- Place remaining 200ml water in a cup and stir through gelatin to bloom.
- Add bloomed gelatin to saucepan and keep stirring with a spatula or whisk until dissolved (should be just before boiling point).
- Pour hot mixture into a mixmaster and blend on high speed until mixture becomes white, thickened and glossy. Use whisk attachment if possible for a fast result otherwise normal beaters will work, just takes a few minutes longer to thicken.
- Fold through vanilla and optional extras eg. collagen powder, MCT powder.
- Pour mixture into lined baking tray and place in fridge for 10 minutes until firm. Remove and slice into squares.
- Melt chocolate by breaking into pieces and placing in microwave safe bowl on high with coconut oil for 1 minute. Remove and stir. If not fully melted, microwave further 30 secs at a time if needed.
- Allow chocolate mixture to cool slightly then use two forks to coat marshmallow squares in melted mix before rolling in desiccated coconut.
- Place on tray lined with baking paper to set then store in airtight container in fridge up to 7 days.
Are you wondering why everyone is talking about reducing carbohydrates and sugar? Are you curious to learn more about intermittent fasting, keto or paleo and whether it could benefit you in some way?
Linda Martinucci has created Simply Swap Foods to share the message that it really is simple to swap to a better way of eating and live your best life full of vibrant energy no matter how old you are.
Why swap foods?
When approaching middle age, Linda noticed her weight was increasing plus energy levels and mental clarity were at an all time low. Frustrated by all the confusing and conflicting health and dietary messages, Linda embarked on a journey to research the latest scientific medical studies around nutrition and health and was amazed at the findings. Incorporating her discoveries into everyday life resulted in a remarkable transformation for both Linda and her husband who lost 35kg of excess weight between them over eight months. They also found that they no longer suffered from afternoon brain fog and had energy levels return that they hadn’t felt for decades.
The secret to success
One of the keys to success and staying motivated was continuing to enjoy their traditional favourite meals and desserts. With delicious cakes and desserts still on the menu, there was no reason to seek out the unhealthy alternatives. Linda spent time developing lots of recipes that are low in refined sugar and naturally lower in carbohydrates so your insulin levels remain steady and you don’t feel hungry all the time.
So how many carbs should we eat*?
There are many factors to take into account when calculating your daily carb level however current research suggests between 20 to 50 grams per day is optimal for most people. The average Australian consumes 300 grams per day with 120g of these carbohydrates coming straight from sugar. This equates to a crazy 30 teaspoons of sugar every day, often unknowingly through added sugars in processed food. Simply removing processed foods from your diet will drastically cut your overall carbohydrate intake and improve your health very quickly.
*Information sourced from ‘Low Carb Down Under’ website www.lowcarbdownunder.com.au
Weight loss + feeling great = motivation
The benefits of going back to eating real food – dropping excess weight, increased energy and huge improvement in mental clarity – are just some of the reasons why it’s easy to stay motivated. Transitioning to a healthier way of eating for life doesn’t have to involve lots of deprivation.
Join the Simply Swap Foods community
Linda is sharing her recipes and information to give help and hope to anyone looking to improve their eating to feel their best or for health reasons. There are many free recipes on her website and social media pages plus Linda has been working hard on a range of recipe ebooks which will be released online soon. For more information, check out the website www.simplyswapfoods.com.au and follow Simply Swap Foods on Facebook and Instagram for regular updates, photos and recipes.
You really can have your cake and feel great too!
*(As always seek the advised of a qualified health professional before drastically changing your diet)