Almond Peppermint Freezer Fudge
This gorgeous healthy fudge combines tahini (sesame seed butter) and a few other goodies for a yummy, sweet, salty, sink-your-teeth-in treat.With just a handful of ingredients, this freezer fudge is an easy treat or snack, to keep stashed away for …well, any reason!You might be wondering why this is called freezer fudge. Well the reason is that it really only has the same consistency as fudge when its frozen! I love that for many reasons but mainly because you can make a batch, throw it in the freezer, and it will stay good for months. And of course it would never last months but you get what I mean. 🙂 Healthy fats like are in this recipe have become popular with the keto movement. No longer is eating a mouthful of fatty goodness frowned upon. After decades of playing the villain, humans once again embraced healthy, real food fats. Incredibly healthy foods with fats like almonds, tahini and coconut join forces in this soft, salty-sweet fudge. No baking or cooking needed, made with wholesome ingredients and so darn simple to make.Coconut is an ingredient in this recipe as it is considered the most nutritionally complete food source in the world, making it a wonderful addition to your healthy eating. This recipe is the perfect treat if you love coconut like I do. I’m obsessed with coconuts, they are my favorite ingredient in desserts and healthy snacks.The world is going coconuts. Following the popularity of coconut water, a broad spectrum of foods derived from the humble coconut are available. It now comes in a variety of forms from water to milk,cream, sugar, butter, oil, flour, dried and shredded allowing for a variety of creative ways to add coconut to a healthy diet. Coconut contains a unique type of medium chain saturated fat called lauric acid that research shows raises HDL or "good" cholesterol levels, which lowers overall heart disease risk. As a plant food, coconuts also contain disease-fighting phytochemicals or antioxidants. Research suggests that coconut products helps boost metabolism which is helpful if excess body fat needs to be lost. Just one scoop of coconut oil delivers a wide-range of healing properties. Produced in its most natural state, coconut oil will benefit you, your children and your pets. I put some into my dogs dinner regularly.Whether you have chronic fatigue, weight problems,digestive or skin issues, or just want to give your body a good cleanse and boost your energy, coconut in any of its forms is so good for you.Pair coconut with the other nutritional powerhouse tahini and you have a match made in heaven. The little sesame seeds that tahini is made from are certainly not small fry when it comes to packing a nutritional punch.Tahini (aka liquid gold) is made from toasted ground hulled sesame seeds. It's smooth, nutty and rich, with a slightly bitter finish and a mouthfeel similar to almond or peanut butter.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.Whip up a batch of this super healthy fudge in 10 minutes, freeze to harden, and store leftovers in the freezer so they are ready at a moment's notice. Whether it's for a pre- or post-workout energy boost, or to satisfy that 3 o'clock snack craving, this fudge is the golden ticket.
Servings 20
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups almonds
- 1 cup dates, soaked for 30 minutes and drained
- 1/2 cup tahini well stirred, (or any other nut butter)
- 1/4 cup cocoa or cacao powder
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
Optional Toppings
- 1 candy cane, crushed
- chocolate chips
- course sea salt
Instructions
- Place almonds in a food processor and process until broken down and crumbly. Add dates, tahini, cocoa powder, coconut oil and peppermint extract and continue to process until a smooth paste is formed.Add in chocolate chips and pulse a few time to combine. Press into a small pan (I used a 4 x 6 inch), or shape into that size on a cookie sheet. Sprinkle with any (or all) of the toppings suggestions - crushed candy cane, chocolate chips or a sprinkle of sea salt and freeze for at least one hour, slice into small cubes.Store in the freezer!
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