Who said candies can’t be healthy? Here’s a diabetic-friendly candy recipe shared by Annie. Not only is it delicious, but it’s also easy to make and perfect for those who are watching their sugar intake. Let’s dive into the recipe!
Ingredients
- 1 (8 oz.) Jell-O sugar-free vanilla or French vanilla pudding (put in dry)
- 1 (8 oz.) Philadelphia light cream cheese
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- 2 Tbsp. peanut butter or more if you would like
Mixing Method
- Mix all ingredients, form in small balls and roll in chopped peanuts.
- Keep refrigerated.
Calorie: 100
Total cooking time: 15 minutes
Difficulty level: Easy
The Great Vanilla-Cream Cheese-Peanut Butter Concoction
So there I was, knee-deep in the kitchen, surrounded by an army of ingredients. My mission: to prepare the legendary Annie’s Diabetic Candy, a name that sounds more like a 60s rock band than a dessert.
The Unlikely Heroes: Vanilla, Cream Cheese, Butter and Peanut Butter
I had my soldiers lined up: 1 (8 oz.) Jell-O sugar-free vanilla or French vanilla pudding (and yes, my friends, we’re using it dry, no water involved), 1 (8 oz.) Philadelphia light cream cheese (because we’re fancy like that), 2 Tbsp. of butter (the unsalted kind, mind you), and 2 Tbsp. of peanut butter (feel free to add more if your heart desires, or if you’re a peanut butter junkie like myself).
The Battle of Mixing
Next came the part that would make or break our mission: The mixing. Now, I know what you’re thinking – “How hard can it be? You just put everything together and mix!” Well, let me tell you, it’s a wild ride.
You start with the dry pudding mix, and it’s like a mini sandstorm in your bowl. Then, you add the cream cheese, and it’s like inviting a diva to a rock concert – she doesn’t want to mix with the commoners. But with a little convincing (and a lot of elbow grease), she eventually gives in.
Next comes the butter, sliding around like a slippery little eel. And then, the peanut butter. That’s a whole other ball game. One minute, it’s a clumpy mess, the next, it’s smooth sailing.
Forming the Troops: The Art of Rolling Balls
Once your mix is smoother than a Sinatra song, it’s time to get down and dirty. It’s time to roll balls. And no, I don’t mean bowling balls, though it might feel like it after the twentieth one.
You grab a bit of the mix, and start rolling it between your palms. You soon realize it’s not as easy as it looks. It’s like trying to make a snowball in the Sahara. But keep at it, my friends. Before you know it, you’ll have a whole platoon of little dessert balls ready for action.
The Final Touch: A Roll in The Nuts
Now comes the fun part. You roll your balls in chopped peanuts. It’s like giving them a little nutty coat, a final armor before they head off to battle, or in this case, your refrigerator.
The Waiting Game: Chilling Out in The Fridge
Finally, you put your balls in the fridge. And now, you wait. It’s like watching paint dry, but with a much tastier result. And while you’re waiting, you can start cleaning up. Or if you’re like me, you can just sit back, relax, and dream about the sweet victory that is soon to come.
The Triumph: The First Bite
After what feels like a century, they’re ready. You take the first bite, and it’s like a symphony in your mouth. The vanilla, cream cheese, butter, and peanut butter all working together in perfect harmony. You realize all the struggle, all the effort, was worth it. You’ve won the battle. You’ve made Annie’s Diabetic Candy, and it’s glorious.
And that, my friends, is the tale of my kitchen escapade. So, strap on your aprons, gather your troops, and get ready to make your own vanilla-cream cheese-peanut butter concoction. Good luck!
