Snack Recipes

Low-Carb Cocoa-Peanut Porkies Recipe – Updated for 2025

Low-Carb Cocoa-Peanut Porkies Recipe 2025

The idea for these came from my childhood – my mother used to make Cocoa-Peanut Logs, a recipe on the back of the Kellogg’s Cocoa Krispies box. I had been using sugar-free chocolate chips to make chocolate chip cookies, of course. I don’t recall how the idea of using them this way came to me. I do remember that the first time I tried this, I thought, "Dana, you have gone right 'round the bend, making pork rind cookies." Hah. They're fantastic. I have gotten more glowing feedback on this recipe than on almost any other. Try them. Really.

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Low-Carb Savory Pecans Recipe

Low-Carb Savory Pecans Recipe

Savory Pecans make a great snack for any occasion. Whether you need a grab and go snack or something to put out for guests, Savory Pecans are the perfect solution. They are require very few ingredients, are easy to prepare, and are crazy delicious! Best of all, these spiced nuts make a great gift. For gift giving, you can place the cooled Savory Pecans in a pretty serving dish (from the dollar store of course), wrap it in cellophane and tie a ribbon around the top. It makes for a beautiful yet cost effective gift presentation.

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Low-Carb Sugar and Spice Walnuts Recipe

Of course this recipe does not have sugar in it - we use a sugar substitute! Warning: Low-Carb Sugar and Spice Walnuts may induce the happy food dance. These tasty nuts make the perfect snack. We especially enjoy them during the holidays. The spices mirror the scents and flavors of the season. Pack them in small glass jars with a pretty ribbon and they make the perfect gift!

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