These are the BEST little pick-me-ups. I can’t get over these! Who needs corn syrup, truckloads of white refined sugar, butter and dairy when you can have much healthier and good for you candy. Melt in your mouth deliciousness and these sweet bites are PERFECT for your drive-by fridge perusal. You know what I’m talking about?
When you need a quick boost of energy and you head to the refrigerator for something to pop in your mouth. No time to cook anything, just-need-a-little-something-to-get-you-through type of thing. And need it NOW!
You won’t believe your taste-buds when you try this healthy candy recipe. It tastes just like the real thing (read: candy bar) but made with simple, wholesome ingredients.
If you are looking for a quick no bake, better-for-you treat, this coconut protein candy is full of healthy fats and yummy nutrients that make a terrific afternoon pick me up or late night sweet! They are going to be your newest healthy obsession and they are SO EASY to make! Keep them in the freezer for a sweet treat that’s naturally sweetened and absolutely delicious!
Over the past year, snickers stuffed dates have been trending on social media – I tried them and they are delicious. It made me wonder what other candy bars we could mimic using healthy ingredients. Today we have coconut candy and I’m very excited for you to try a healthier version of homemade candy bars. Naturally sweetened and packed with wholesome ingredients, they are sure to win over any crowd.
What makes this homemade candy recipe special is the coconut butter. You can buy it or make you own (recipe below in notes). I’ve recently started using it in everything, from drizzling over oatmeal to blending into smoothies, and here it creates a delicious creaminess that pairs perfectly with orange, chocolate, coconut and cranberries for a truly delicious candy alternative.
If you are new to coconut butter, this recipe is the perfect introduction to this sweet treat! It’s actually really, really good for you. In fact, coconut butter packs a boatload of health benefits.
I like to store the leftover fudge in the freezer and just pull one (or two) out before I want to enjoy them. They are best chilled + last much longer this way. You can let them lightly thaw OR eat them frozen for a melt-in-your-mouth treat that is buttery and delicious!
I have been experimenting with a new way of eating that incorporates a ton of healthy fats into my daily diet. While not a strict ketogenic diet, my fat-first approach to eating has made a huge difference in how I look and feel. My energy is improved, my skin is healthier and I’m even seeing positive changes to body composition (fat to muscle ration); all without restricting calories.
Healthy fats help you build hormones and they even help your body to better absorb and utilize critical vitamins and nutrients.
Healthy fat is wonderfully satiating and balances your blood sugar levels to help reduce unhealthy food cravings. This is a biggie for me as it quells food cravings and that keeps me from overeating.
Studies even show that eating a low carbohydrate diet rich in healthy fats can improve insulin sensitivity (how your body uses insulin) by approximately 75 percent.
When it comes to getting enough healthy fats into your diet I recommend eating plenty of omega-3 rich foods. The omega-3 fatty acids found in high-fat health foods are anti-inflammatory and offer tons of health benefits from increased life expectancy to weight-loss. These natural and unprocessed fats are found in seeds, nuts, butter, olives, avocado, salmon, and coconut in all its forms.
I love the new healthy eating trends as its ALL about ‘adding’ to your diet, not reducing or eliminating certain food groups. More protein, more veges, more healthy fats and so on…
A great and delicious way to get some extra healthy fats into your diet. These coconut butter, orange and cranberry fudge treats are highly addictive and totally satisfying. And…so easy to make. Just melt the ingredients together. Pour into molds or a dish. Chill. Cut into squares. That’s it. Done! Enjoy!
Orange Cranberry Protein Fudge
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut butter, store bought or homemade recipe below in notes
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 2-3 oranges, juice and zest –depending on how orange-y you prefer
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Melt coconut butter, chocolate chips and coconut oil in a small pot on a low heat. Stir until it softens.Add the rest of the ingredients into the pot and stir until well combined.Pour mixture into a small rectangular glass container or any sort of silicon candy mold or even an ice cube tray.Place container in fridge.Once the fudge hardens, take a butter knife and cut into squares or pop out of molds.Store in fridge for up to 1 week or freezer for up to 3 months.
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