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Chocolate Protein Fudge

Rich chocolate protein fudge made with coconut butter, nut butter and cocoa for a creamy no-bake treat. It is incredibly smooth, rich and chocolatey, as well as being protein-rich, naturally sweetened, and freezer-friendly. 🍫🥥
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating
Keyword chocolate protein fudge, chocolate protein fudge bites, chocolate protein fudge no cook, clean eating candy, clean eating dessert or snack, clean eating fudge, healthier chocolate protein fudge
Servings 16

Ingredients

  • 1 cup coconut butter (softened) store bought or homemade recipe link below in notes
  • 1/2 cup almond butter, peanut butter, or cashew butter
  • 1/2 cup vanilla or chocolate protein powder
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of sea salt

Optional Toppings

  • Flaky sea salt
  • Chopped nuts
  • Cacao nibs
  • Dark chocolate drizzle

Instructions

  • Line a 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.
    To soften (not melt) the coconut butter, place the jar in a bowl of hot water for a few minutes or give it a10-second burst in the microwave.
    In a mixing bowl, combine softened coconut butter and nut butter until smooth.
    Add cocoa powder, protein powder, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, and sea salt.
    Stir until a thick,smooth fudge mixture forms.
    Press the mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
    Sprinkle with toppings if desired.
    Refrigerate for 1–2 hours until firm.
    Slice into 16 or more small squares and enjoy.
    Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 3 months.

Notes

Homemade Coconut Butter
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 really 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 will find many other ways to sneak it into your diet.
Go here for the recipe:  Homemade Coconut Butter
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