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Peanut Butter Balls

Zola Gorgon on

I have tried to clear an assortment of sugarless gums. I have failed there too. When I “clear” a food for Plan Z by Zola it means I have done my own investigation of the product to see if it conforms to our dieting parameters or protocol. I haven’t found a sugarless gum yet that conforms.

All sugarless gums have artificial sweeteners in them. Darn. Some are worse than others.

Just for example, I’ve tried to clear Glee, Trident White, Puredent and more. They all contain xylitol, aspartame, sorbitol or more. You’ve already heard my rant on aspartame. Xylitol is actually supposed to be good for your teeth. The side effects that come from xylitol include: Bloating, a gassy feeling, digestive problems and even liver damage. Oh, yeah, it can also kill your dog if your dog eats too much of your gum.

I’m sitting in my office right now. I’m about a mile from The Wrigley Innovation Center in downtown Chicago. Do you think I should cruise on over and camp on their front sidewalk until they give me a reason they can’t come up with a gum that is actually good for us? I’d feel like Roger Moore but it might be worth taking a shot at it.

In the meantime if you know of a gum that might fit the bill – no sugar, no artificial sweeteners and not carrying any residual after effects we have to watch out for -- let me know. Until then, I’ll keep an eye on the sidewalk as I walk around Chicago. Reason is there’s so much gum stuck to the sidewalk it’s almost a hazard. I guess that word about not swallowing gum stuck in this market. Too bad the part about placing it in a trash can did not.

Peanut Butter Balls

 

This treat is the PERFECT answer to staying out of your kid’s Easter basket. This candy is amazingly luscious. So decadent. Eat them in moderation and you can have your candy and eat it too!

This recipe was contributed by Dieter Lori. Her husband is a beekeeper; hence the honey. And Lori is the honey who brought us this amazing treat.

I have to guide you a little bit in telling you to follow her recipe exactly. I tried the recipe several different ways including using unsweetened peanut butter in one version and NONE of my variations turned out anywhere near as good as following this just the way she designed it. Measure carefully and follow the instructions. Here’s how I made them:

Ingredients:

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