I don’t really need to dress up the title. It’s fudge. Do you need a reason? Oh? You do? Ok then…it’s HEALTHY fudge. There is no refined sugar, no dairy, there isn’t even any cooking involved. It’s takes about 5 minutes (if that) to prepare. It’s raw, it’s vegan, and it is incredibly satisfying if When you have a chocolate craving. I made a batch and shared it with friends. All thought it was good. Some thought it was great!
The junk food appreciating boyfriend felt they were “good” but very “date-y”…and wants more chocolate in them. I can definitely make his dreams come true with that request next time.
My take…yes there is a date flavor, but I think that adds a caramel level to them, and I rather like that. This first attempt at raw fudge was still something I would be happy sharing with others, and not just those who want healthy food. It’s sweet, chocolate-y, and all around yummy.
It can be a bit temperamental at room temperature so try to keep it as cool as possible. Since coconut oil melts at 76° F you need to be careful with it if you are in a warm climate, or a heated room. I didn’t even need to melt my coconut oil as the weather has been so warm up here my entire supply was in liquid form already. I keep my completed fudge in the freezer where it is safe.
Raw, Vegan…Healthy, FUDGE
Ingredients:
- 1/2 C. Virgin Coconut Oil
- 1/2 C. Date paste
- 1/2 C. Raw Cocoa Powder
- 1/4 C. Raw Walnuts
- 1/4 tsp Sea Salt
- 1 tsp. Vanilla
Method:
- In a food processor, combine all the ingredients. Process until smooth, scraping down the bowl a few times.
- Cover the bottom and sides of a small container with plastic wrap, waxed paper, or parchment paper. I used a container that was about 5″x5″.
- Press the mixture into the container and freeze for half an hour or longer.
- Once it solidifies it is safe to pop it out of the container and slice it into chunks. Make sure to store somewhere cold.
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Wow. I will definitely have to try these soon. Have you found the flavor of raw cocoa powder comparable to the roasted stuff? Our co-op carries it but it’s painfully expensive.
Well, to be fair my cocoa powder isn’t raw…but you can get raw cocoa powder. I have been using Dagoba cocoa powder and I enjoy it. I will be trying some raw cocoa power soon though. I have had raw cocoa powder in smoothies and raw desserts and I cannot tell much difference between the two, but there IS a difference between cocoa powder varieties. Hershey’s is much different from Dagoba for instance.
I don’t even LIKE fudge and these look incredible. I bought a small can of Dagoba a few days ago but haven’t cracked it open yet. May head down to Date Land again in the fall and will bring you back a prezzie!
Oh my god! Those were the BEST dates EVER. I will even send you with some cash to get me a BIG bag ;-)
The fudge is pretty damn good, I have some in the freezer. If I see you before I eat it you can have some to see if you like it! I was not a big fudge fan either as it was always too rich and sickly sweet. This stuff just kicks the chocolate craving.
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