I might just be the happiest person on the planet right now, because I figured out how to make one of my favoritest ever desserts in a healthier, low carb way! And yes, favoritest is a real word. At least in my own giddy, happy brain it is.
In all seriousness, this Maple Walnut Fudge is one of the tastiest treats I’ve made in a long time. And I make a lot of tasty treats! But this one satisfied a real craving for me. I’ve always loved maple walnut fudge and now I get to enjoy it again. But then I love fudge of all kinds. And I am delighted that I can ‘healthify’ the recipe and make a healthier version so we people on healthy eating plans can still enjoy a decadent treat without sending the blood sugar levels into orbit.
This recipe is a delicious no-bake treat made with creamy sesame butter, giving it a unique, rich flavor. This is a salted maple, walnut version adding a sweet and salty crunch to each bite.
This healthy fudge recipe is deliciously simple to make and loaded with antioxidants, protein and good fats with no refined sugar for healthy snacking.
The wholesome, nutrient-rich ingredients in this smooth, delicious fudge makes a delicious bite that satisfies hunger!
The best healthy snack for at home or on-the-go! The simple but super healthy ingredients are combined to make small but mighty cubes packed full of nutrients. Making them at home with whole foods avoids the preservatives and other unhealthy ingredients in store-bought protein or energy bars.
Why you will love this superfood fudge:
Amazing Texture! The walnuts gives this recipe incredible flavour while making this fudge so deliciously chewy!
Naturally Sweetened! You will love the natural sweetness from the maple syrup in this recipe! Plus it contains antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins to support brain, digestive, and heart health and protect against disease. You don’t get that from sugar – nothing to see there but empty calories.
The main binding ingredient is tahini, aka sesame paste – a nutritional powerhouse, tahini contains all the essential amino acids, making it a high quality protein, plus it is rich in lecithin, vitamin E and calcium.
It is easily digestible because its high alkaline mineral content and because of its non-acid nature, tahini is an ideal protein source for people with weak digestive systems, invalids and young children, and is an excellent source of quick energy for active people and athletes.
Tahini (aka liquid gold) is made from toasted ground hulled sesame seeds. It’s smooth, nutty and rich, with a slightly bitter finish and an mouthfeel similar to almond or peanut butter. But you can use any nut butter instead of the tahini like almond, cashew or peanut butter.
This beautiful fudge has become my favorite snack to prepare. It covers all the bases of my snack requirements: chewy, creamy, salty, sweet, and nutritious.
Whip up a batch in 10 minutes, freeze to harden, and store leftovers in the fridge so they are ready at a moment’s notice. Whether it’s for a pre-or post-workout energy boost, dessert, breakfast on-the-go, or to satisfy that 3 o’clock snack craving, these bite sized healthy treats are the golden ticket.
Weekly game plan: make a batch of tahini, walnut fudge. Reach for a piece any time snack cravings strike. Repeat as often as necessary.⚡
Maple Walnut Protein Fudge
Ingredients
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped
- 3/4 cup tahini (sesame paste) or any nut or seed butter
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup vanilla or unflavoured protein powder
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Flaky salt
Instructions
- Line a n 7 x 5-inch loaf pan or dish with parchment paper on the bottom and sides leaving some overhanging to act as a handle to get the bars out easier for cutting.Add the tahini, almond flour, protein powder, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla to a medium-sized mixing bowl and stir really well until everything is well combined.Stir in the chopped walnuts (reserve a handful for later), and using a spatula, pour the mixture into the prepared loaf pan and smooth it out evenly. Transfer the pan to the freezer for five minutes.Take the pan out of the freezer and sprinkle with sea salt and the reserved handful of chopped walnuts. Place the pan back into the freezer for another half hour.Take the pan out, remove fudge and cut into 16-20 (more or less) small squares.Store these in the freezer in a sealed container. NOTE – They WILL melt at room temperature quickly so these are best eaten right out of the freezer.
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