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Facts About Dietary Fats

by Barb Kelly | Jul 5, 2022 | Chocolate + Health, Diabetes

We often hear or read health statistics and reports about dietary fats (that is, fats we eat). In general, fats are given a bad rap, but we do need fats in our diet to survive. Fats are critical in the following ways: Supply fatty acids that our body cannot...

The Results Are In: UBC Study Shows Eating Ross Sugar Free Dark Chocolate Results in Lower Blood Glucose in Adults With Diabetes

by Barb Kelly | May 9, 2022 | Chocolate + Health, Diabetes, News

A study recently published by UBC Researchers shows that eating Ross Sugar Free Dark Chocolate results in lower blood glucose levels than regular dark chocolate in adults with diabetes – this is in line with our expectations since Ross Chocolate is completely sugar...

Diabetes Facts & Figures 2020: A Summary of The Center for Disease Control Report on Diabetes in the USA

by Barb Kelly | Mar 24, 2022 | Diabetes, News

The Center for Disease Control periodically produces reports about the status of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes in the USA. This blog summarizes the main information contained within the CDC report. Read the full report Prevalence of Pre-Diabetes (Adults) Diabetes has one...

Gestational Diabetes & Chocolate

by Barb Kelly | Nov 30, 2021 | Chocolate + Health, Diabetes

Can I eat Chocolate with Gestational Diabetes? The answer is, “Yes!” It is also, “No.” Read on to learn more about gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and how chocolate can play a role in your diet even if you have it. What is Gestational Diabetes? Gestational...

Ross Chocolates Recognizes Diabetes Awareness Month

by Barb Kelly | Nov 14, 2021 | Chocolate + Health, Diabetes

Although it’s been around since the time of the Ancient Greeks (100 AD), diabetes is still a disease that many know little or nothing about. Even when I was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in 1974 — at the time, it was called Juvenile Diabetes, Juvenile Onset...

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Sugar-Free Keto Chocolate Peanut Butter Easter Eggs

Easter is coming soon, but these are great anytime of the year. Our Chocolate PeanutButter Easter Eggs can be made with any nut butter you like, maybe try a few to create some variety. Or use different flavours of Ross Sugar Free Chocolate to mix things up (Ross Dark with Sea Salt with peanut or almond butter, perhaps). No matter your chosen flavours, this recipe has our Keto Verified Emblem because each one is a low 3 net carbs per serving.

Prep Time30 mins

Cook Time2 mins

Freezing Time2 hrs

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Keto, Sugar Free

Servings: eggs

Calories: 161kcal

Equipment

Microwave safe bowl or double boiler
Easter egg mold (silicone is recommended)
Spatula
Parchment paper
Sharp knife to chop chocolate
Spoons

Ingredients

Filling

3/4 cup nature peanut butter no sugar added
2 tbsps coconut oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp liquid stevia or sweetener of your choice

Coating

3.5 ounces 3.5 bars Ross Chocolates Sugar Free Milk Chocolate, chopped (or Ross Dark Chocolate, a mix of both, or any other flavour of Ross Sugar Free Chocolate you want to try)
1 tbsp coconut oil

Instructions

Filling

Melt the peanut butter and coconut oil in a double boiler or in a microwave on high for 30-60 seconds; stir until completely combined.
Stir in the vanilla and sweetener. Taste and adjust sweetener.
Fill the egg molds halfway each and freeze for 1 hour.
Remove the filling from the molds and set aside on parchment paper.

Coating

Melt the chocolate and coconut oil in a double boiler or for 30 seconds in the microwave.
Stir until smooth.
Pour melted chocolate halfway up each mold.
Drop the frozen peanut butter eggs, pattern side facedown into the chocolate and press down so the chocolate encases the peanut butter.
If necessary, spread the chocolate to complexly cover the peanut butter in each mold, with a spoon or spatula. Place in the freezer until hardened, about 1 hour.