Orange Cranberry Protein Fudge
If you are looking to cutback on your sugar cravings, but still want to enjoy something sweet, this is a great recipe to make. It is got plenty of healthy fats but is low in sugar. This “fudge” tastes great and is a good way of getting extra nutrients into your diet while satisfying your sweet tooth.
Servings 16
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut butter, store bought or homemade recipe below in notes
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 2-3 oranges, juice and zest –depending on how orange-y you prefer
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Melt coconut butter, chocolate chips and coconut oil in a small pot on a low heat. Stir until it softens.Add the rest of the ingredients into the pot and stir until well combined.Pour mixture into a small rectangular glass container or any sort of silicon candy mold or even an ice cube tray.Place container in fridge.Once the fudge hardens, take a butter knife and cut into squares or pop out of molds.Store in fridge for up to 1 week or freezer 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 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 recipe: Homemade Coconut Butter
