Tahini Vanilla Freezer Fudge
A non-chocolate treat? Who am I?? Is this a new me?Haha… well this unusual fudge recipe is a delicious reason to set that chocolate aside for a change. I love the toasty tahini flavor, the familiar vanilla, and the creamy coconut. With a handful of ingredients, this freezer fudge is an easy treat or snack, to keep stashed away for …well, any reason!Healthy fats 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 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 features 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 12
Ingredients
- 1 cup tahini (sesame butter( well stirred
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Toppings
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
- Flaky sea salt - optional
Instructions
- Line a 8 x 4-inch loaf pan (or a similar sized dish) with parchment paper and set it aside. Or use a silicone baking pan.Add tahini, honey, coconut oil, vanilla, and cocoa powder to a mixing bowl. Mix together until a thick and smooth fudge batter forms.Pour the fudge batter into the lined loaf pan and use a spatula or back of a spoon to spread the fudge evenly in the pan. Then, sprinkle with sea salt and/or chocolate chipsFreeze for at least one hour, and once the fudge has frozen through, remove it from the freezer and cut it into 12 square slices. Enjoy immediately and store any remaining fudge slices in the freezer so they do not melt.
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