So, I relied on the power of fruit (yes, fruit!) to help me out here. I wanted to make sure these would still satisfy even the biggest sweet tooth, while somehow lowering added sugar content (more on added sugar versus natural sugar here). Limit the added sugar: If there’s one thing candy is known for, it’s being high in sugar (well, duh Charlotte).When it came to creating a healthier version, here was my thought process: However, this is a recipe for a version of the Take 5 candy bar, so using the word was inevitable! It feels weird even having the words “healthy” and “candy” in the same sentence. Okay I’ll admit, calling these “candy” is going a little overboard on my part. So, I set out to create a healthier version that incorporated the core flavors of the original (remember, chocolate, peanuts, peanut butter, caramel, and pretzels?!) but that could be treated as more of a frequent snack than an occasional treat. And well, candy is one of those things that should be enjoyed in moderation.īut I’m such a huge fan of Take 5’s that I could eat them daily. The sweet and salty combo of the Take 5 is definitely great for your taste buds, but not so much for your waistline. Which is a HUGE shame, because what’s tastier than a combo of chocolate, peanuts, peanut butter, caramel, and pretzels?! I mean seriously, how can you go wrong with a candy bar with pretzels in it? I digress… Let me just start by saying the Take 5 candy bar is the most underrated candy in America. Plus, they’re low in added sugar and can be made gluten-free. These no-bake homemade Take 5 Candy Bites are a lightened-up take on my favorite candy bar with pretzels! They’re easy to make at home with just a handful of ingredients.
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