Oh So Good Blueberry & Lemon Coconut Fudge
A delicious, ‘healthified’ fudge recipe using coconut butter, blueberries, lemon and honey to sweeten. Enjoy a creamy, tart and sweet fudge made with real wholefood ingredients. No artificial colors or flavors!
Servings 12
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut butter –store bought or homemade recipe below in notes
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries (thawed)
- 1-2 lemons, juice and zest – depending on how lemon-y you prefer
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- Place coconut butter in a small dish and microwave at 50% power in 20 second bursts, stirring in between each burst until melted. Or place in a small sauce pan and gently heat until melted. Stir continuously until thoroughly melted, then remove immediately to avoid burning. Add honey and stir to combine.Into a food processor add blueberries, lemon juice, zest, melted coconut butter and honey and process until smooth and creamy.Taste test and add more lemon or honey if you think it needs it.Scoop out the mixture into your lined pan and spread out evenly with a spatula or back of a spoon. Place in fridge or freezer for 30 minutes to firm up. Once firm, lift out of pan with parchment paper handles and slice into 12-16 squares or triangles Store in fridge for up to a week or freezer for up to 3 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 homemade Coconut Butter recipe:
