What sort of Christmas treats do you love?

grantg said:

Where u buy those from when across in mainland next time going to try get some local supermarket doesn't sell except roasted/salted and milk chocolate covered ones

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I don't know about peanuts, but tagging @MrsA2 on dark chocolate covered almonds in the UK...

Dark chocolate covered almonds & Brazil nuts from Hotel Chocolat, they used to do coffee beans too which were my favourite but haven’t done them for about 3 or 4 years

The Brazil nuts may be a bit too high if your keto - but they big & the chocolate is thick so one is enough for me

Rustytypin said:

I’m sure the Whittard’s dark chocolate coffee beans are very tasty, but they contain nearly 50% carbs and only 9% coffee beans, so not really much good for low carbing!

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Well I eat keto and 100g is far too much to eat all at once! the bag has 150g weight - that would last me quite a while, I only used to eat 4 or 5 beans from hotel chololat, it’s important to take your personal portion size into account in your calculations

MrsA2 said:

70% Dark Chocolate Cocoa Dusted Almonds | M&S

Our 70% Dark Chocolate Cocoa Dusted Salted Almonds are a luxurious blend of crunchy almonds, rich dark chocolate, and a hint of sea salt, all finished with a sprinkle of cocoa. Sourced consciously and crafted for depth of flavour, these treats are a sophisticated indulgence.

www.marksandspencer.com

They also do a small 30g pack often near the tills or lunch items that's good for a portion controlled treat
Edited : they seem to have stopped doing the smaller packs

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If those are the ones you so kindly gifted me, they are absolutely amazing!

LinguisticallyInept said:

I was hoping to pick some brains on any other good ideas for low GI treats that i can throw in a quick hamper

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I'm not sure if you're only interested in quick and bought things, but I was just reminded of one of my favourite treats today. Very easy to make:
100 gr dark chocolate (85% cocoa or more)
60 gram nut butter (I like almond butter but peanut butter works as well)
60 gram butter (original recipe says you can use coconut oil instead, interesting for your on and off vegan brother, never tried it)
Lots of nuts and seeds

Melt everything together and mix with nuts when melted. I like to add chilli powder and clove powder. Pour in container and let set in fridge until it can be cut into small cubes. Some nuts on top makes it look extra festive, or you can even add Christmassy gold.

I usually multiply this recipe and freeze in smaller batches.

MrsA2 said:

70% Dark Chocolate Cocoa Dusted Almonds | M&S

Our 70% Dark Chocolate Cocoa Dusted Salted Almonds are a luxurious blend of crunchy almonds, rich dark chocolate, and a hint of sea salt, all finished with a sprinkle of cocoa. Sourced consciously and crafted for depth of flavour, these treats are a sophisticated indulgence.

www.marksandspencer.com

They also do a small 30g pack often near the tills or lunch items that's good for a portion controlled treat
Edited : they seem to have stopped doing the smaller packs

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Oh that’s a shame, yes they were a nice coffee time treat when out & about shopping.