Coconut & Cashew Vanilla Fudge
Take a moment to sit down and enjoy a piece of this Coconut & Cashew Fudge that can be whipped up using 5 ingredients in 5 minutes! It contains no condensed milk, butter or refined sugar like traditional recipes do. Instead it’s made of coconut oil, coconut butter, cashew nut butter and honey for a touch of sweetness along with a splash of vanilla extract to make a melt in your mouth fudge! Rich, smooth and decadent made with better-for-you ingredients and without any fancy equipment. It's also freezer friendly, so you can eat what you like and freeze the rest for later!If you’re looking for a super easy, speedy and delicious healthier treat that only calls for a handful of ingredients, you need to try this recipe! And once you try it you will want to make it time and time again.Whether it's for a pre-or post-workout energy boost or to satisfy that 3 o'clock snack craving these little bites are the golden ticket.Fully customizable too – you can add your own extras like nuts, dried fruit, seeds or other flavours to the base recipe.One little square makes me happy in an instant. It’s soft, chewy, nutty and it melts in your mouth so beautiful. I top the fudge with a sprinkle of sea salt for a perfect sweet salty combination. Weekly game plan: make a batch of this healthy cashew fudge. Reach for one any time snack cravings strike. Repeat as often as necessary. Simple as that!
Servings 10
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup coconut butter- store-bought or recipe below in notes
- 1/2 cup cashew nut butter
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Line an 5 x 7” loaf pan or dish with parchment paper on the bottom and sides leaving some overhanging to act as a handle to get the fudge out easier for cutting.Place all ingredients together in small saucepan and place on the element on low heat. Stir continuously until everything has melted. This won't take long! Pour into the lined container and leave to set in the freezer for an hour or the fridge until set, then cut into 10-12 or more smaller squares. These fudge squares should be stored in the refrigerator, covered and will keep well for up to 4 weeks.To freeze: Place leftovers in a zip lock bag and store it in the freezer for up to 6 months.
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 the easy recipe: Homemade Coconut Butter
If you are looking for more delicious, healthy, no bake desserts and treats to help you reach your health, wellness and fitness goals, you will love my collection here: Blended Bites
