Easy, Healthy Homemade ‘Starburst’ (Paleo, Vegan, No Refined Sugar)

You won’t believe how EASY it is to make your own ‘Starburst’ candy at home, using simple healthy ingredients — no refined sugar! Strawberry, Orange, Lemon and Raspberry! (But PINK is my favorite!!)

Your favorite candy -- without the JUNK! Made from real fruit, and healthy whole-food ingredients. No refined sugar!

INGREDIENTS

Strawberry "Starburst" Candy

• 1/3 cup coconut butter
• 2 Tbs  freeze dried strawberry powder
• 2 Tbs  coconut oil
• 1 Tbs water
• 1 Tbs  maple syrup
• Dash of salt

Orange "Starburst" Candy

• 1/3 cup coconut butter
• 2 Tbs  mandarin orange slices (I used 5 mini slices)
• 1 1/2 Tbs coconut oil
• 1 Tbs  maple syrup
• 1 tsp orange zest (from 1 mandarin)
• a few drops orange essential oil (optional, for more flavor)
• Pinch of turmeric (optional, for color)
• Dash of salt

INSTRUCTIONS

To make Pink (Strawberry) Starburst:

1. {Make coconut butter in a food processor and reserve half for another flavor (see notes), or use store-bought} Blend freeze dried strawberries in a small blender for 10 seconds to make strawberry powder.
2. Melt together all ingredients and mix well (I just threw everything a food processor)
3. Pour into silicone molds (makes about 7 large candies). Stir each well to release bubbles.
4. Freeze for 20 minutes to set.
5. Enjoy!

To make Orange Starburst:

1. Blend all ingredients in a food processor until smooth.
2. Taste and adjust for orange flavor and sweetness.
3. Pour into silicone molds. (makes about 7 large candies) Stir each well to release bubbles.
4. Freeze for 20 minutes to set.
5. Enjoy! (See notes for lemon and raspberry recipes!)

Recipe Source:prettypies.com

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