Fudge is one of my favorite treats. But if anyone has tried the traditional fudge you buy from the candy stores that draw you in with that intoxicating sweet smell…you can practically feel the cavities forming and your blood sugar spiking! I found this healthy version by Eating Bird Food that uses simple, natural and healthy ingredients. AND it still takes like fudge!
What You Need:
3/4 cup natural creamy peanut butter, or any nut or seed butter (almond also works great)
1 1/3 cups dark chocolate chips (I love to use Lily's Chocolate because they use stevia to sweeten the chocolate)
1/4 cup chopped, roasted nuts (you can use peanuts, hazelnuts, pistachios…or anything you want to add on top)
1 tsp Coconut oil
How to make:
Line a 9×5 loaf pan or tray with parchment paper
Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave using 15-30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until completely melted and smooth. It will likely take 1 to 3 minutes (depending on your microwave). **Make sure you don’t overheat and scorch the chocolate! Stop heating as soon as it is melted.
Quickly add peanut butter (or other nut/seed butter) to the melted chocolate and stir until completely combined.
Pour mixture into the pan/tray and spread evenly. Sprinkle chopped nuts on top. Place in the fridge to set for about 30-60 minutes or until firm to the touch. **To speed up this process, you can place in the fridge for 20-30 mins.
Once chocolate has hardened, cut into small square pieces and serve.