Coconut & Cashew Strawberry Fudge
Sweet, nutty and deliciously fudgy, this cashew fudge is a great place to start if you want to have a go at making your own healthy snacks and treats! It's perfect as a homemade gift too.It’s a healthy “fudge” recipe made from cashews, strawberries and coconut. It tastes like little bites of strawberry milkshake!The body of this cashew fudge is made from ground up raw cashews and coconut butter, instead of heavily sweetened condensed milk, butter and refined sugar like traditional recipes. Not only are these Paleo-friendly recipe changes, but the cashews bring some extra nutrition that you won’t get from any traditional fudge. They have protein, healthy fat, fiber, potassium, iron, and magnesium. What I love about Paleo type recipes: not only are you cutting out the bad stuff, you are almost always adding extra good stuff that you wouldn’t have gotten in the original recipe.The sweetness for this cashew fudge comes from the strawberries and honey instead of processed sugar. So you are not completely denying yourself of any sweetness or any carbs ever – who could live like that?! – instead, you are making a better, more natural, healthier choice.Not only is this fudge insanely delicious and easy to prepare, it also comes with some surprising health benefits. From vitamins and minerals to plenty of healthy fats that support hormone health and neurotransmitter production, these little delights are the perfect addition to any healthy eating plan.
Servings 16
Ingredients
- 1 cup strawberries, fresh or frozen, unthawed
- 1 cup cashews, soaked 3+ hours and drained
- 1/2 cup coconut butter, store bought or sugar-free recipe below in notes
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Line an 8 x 8” baking 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. Or you can use silicon moulds, or even ice cube trays.Add all ingredients into a food processor and process until it becomes a thick paste Scoop the mixture out into your lined pan or your molds of choice.Spread out evenly with a spatula or back of a spoon.Place into the freezer for at least 45 minutes, Cut into 16 squares or more smaller cubes. Keep in the freezer for up to a couple of months. Or keep in the fridge for a slightly softer texture for a few weeks.
Notes
If you are anywhere near the health food or fitness circles, you have no doubt heard of coconut oil by now.
But have you ever heard of coconut butter? Oh my gosh is it good. It tastes like the most delicious, decadent, oh-so-bad-for-you treat.
Except, it’s not. It’s actually good for you. In fact, coconut butter packs a boatload of benefits:
It’s rich in lauric acid, which boosts immunity and destroys harmful bacteria, viruses, and funguses.
It actually boosts your metabolism, which aids in weight loss and increases energy levels.
Its a superb ingredient for protecting and replenishing the hair and skin
It’s packed with healthy fats, so you feel full longer.
It’s full of essential amino acids, calcium, and magnesium.
Basically, coconut butter is just plain awesome. It’s so creamy, buttery, naturally sweet and full of nutrients, and it’s hard to believe that this tasty Homemade Coconut Butter from scratch is made with one ingredient!
You may not know this, but a jar of high-quality coconut butter can be expensive. Yes, that is one of the reasons that you should make you own - it’s unbelievably easy.
Besides being incredibly good for you, coconut butter greatly enhances the creamy texture of desserts, smoothies, ice creams, fudge and hot beverages.
Even a spoonful out of the jar is not a bad thing. 😊
Once you start using it, you'll find many other ways to sneak it into your diet. 😉
Go here for Homemade Coconut Butter recipe:
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