Isn't it a shame that most fudge recipes are so sugar-laden and unhealthy? I mean, seriously, it's an insult to life that fudge isn't good for us!
Well, today I want to share a recipe I found on Dr. Ben Kim's amazing natural health site for a truly healthy fudge that you can eat without guilt and without adding a lot of extra pounds to the old waist line.
Easy Healthy Fudge RecipeThanks to Margaret Chuong-Kim for permission to share this great recipe.
By Margaret Chuong-Kim
This easy and delicious fudge recipe calls for protein-rich almond butter and antioxidant-rich raw chocolate powder, making it a decadent treat that is much healthier than conventional store-bought fudge.
Although this fudge is made with all-natural ingredients, it is best to eat only one or two small pieces at a time, as eating honey-rich foods can stress one's blood sugar-regulating mechanisms.
Ingredients:
2 cups almond butter
1/4 cup raw cocoa powder, sifted to remove any lumps
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons liquid honey
1 heaping tablespoon coconut oil, melted (optional)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Mix until well incorporated.
Spoon the mixture into a pan and flatten with the back of a spoon. Place in the freezer for an hour or so, then take it out to cut into bite-size squares or rectangles. Transfer the pieces onto a plate. Keep these covered and stored in the freezer.
An alternative is to spoon the mixture into candy molds; pop them out when they are thoroughly frozen. They have a chewy texture when frozen.
These must be kept in the freezer, otherwise they will become soft and mushy, to the consistency they were at before freezing. So if you take them out to eat, eat them quickly! Also keep this in mind when cutting the fudge; work quickly.
Adapted from a recipe found in: Raw Food/Real World: 100 Recipes to Get the Glow
If you have a healthy fudge recipe you'd like to share, click on the "comment" link below and plug it in!
Chet "Fudge Lover" Day
Editor, The Natural Health Circus
http://chetday.com/blog
Hey Chet!
ReplyDeleteOne of our readers used the room temperature batch in this recipe as an all-natural chocolate icing for cake that they made out of relatively healthy ingredients.
So please let it be known: this healthy fudge recipe also makes for an awesome natural icing for cake. :)
Ben & Margaret
Hi Chet,
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure if you have this recipe yet or not. Just disregard if you do. I have made this and it really rocks for those of us that can't live without ranch dressing.
Ranch Dressing/Dip
Posted by Snowdrop on Raw Freedom Community
For those missing that hidden valley feeling.
Soak time: 1-2 hrs
Preparation time: 5 Minutes
Number of Servings: 24 (or 3 cups)
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups nuts (cashew or mac or combo) soak them for a creamier dressing (1-2 hrs is fine, then drain)
3/4 - 1 cup filtered water for blending
3 tablespoons lemon juice (translates into approx 1/2 lemon)
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons agave (or 3 soaked dates)
2 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon garlic pwd
3 teaspoons onion pwd
1 teaspoon dill
1 tablespoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon basil
And to add after it's done:
1/4 cup finely minced parsley
another 1/2 t dill, minced
Directions
Vitamix blend all ingredients till creamy and smooth except the last 2, then once blended, stir in the last 2 ingredients.
Thickens in fridge.
Thin to desired consistency if using as a dressing- or toss into wet lettuce leaves as is.
Carmella's Notes:
~ This yields quite a bit of dressing, so you might want to consider halving the recipe.
~ Last time I made this, I completely forgot to put the dates in and it was still outstanding.
By the way, it last for 5 or 6 days in the fridge, Rena.
I am amazed how folks never seem to remember how excellent stevia is for sweetening! I have a recipe similar to this one, but I use stevia & carob, both far more nutritious & far less stimulating than honey & chocolate, not to mention lower in calories as well! It is here:
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B'Shem Yeshua,
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Shalom!
I will try your recipe quite soon. You see, I live in Romania and fudge is not something that we do on a regular basis. I guess this will my killer desert for Christmas.
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