An indulgent tasting healthy treat. This fudge is rich and creamy but low in sugar. The addition of maca powder gives the fudge a wonderful caramel flavour. You can use colostrum powder instead of the protein powder if wished in this recipe. Watch our video showing how to make them.
Overview
Makes 24 pieces
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Freezing time: 30 -60 minutes
Store in the fridge for 1-2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months
What’s Good About It?
The cashew nut butter provides a good source of heart healthy fats plus antioxidants and minerals such as zinc. Blending in protein powder is a great way to increase the protein content which can help you feel fuller for longer and stabilise blood sugar.
- Place the coconut oil, xylitol and cacao butter in a saucepan. Heat gently stirring all the time until melted.
- Cool slightly then blend with the remaining ingredients until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into chocolate moulds.
- Place in the freezer until hard.
- Turn out the fudge and store in the fridge until required.
Nutrition per serving 102kcal, Fat 8.6g, Carbs 3.1g, Protein 3g
Did You Know?
Turn this into a chocolate fudge using chocolate protein powder and a couple of tbsp of raw cacao powder. Other nut butters could be used instead of cashew nut butter.
Makes 24 pieces
80g coconut oil
40g xylitol
80g cacao butter
80g cashew nut butter
60g vanilla protein powder
2tbsp maca powder
1tsp vanilla extract