Chocolate, Almond and Coconut Fudge
This delicious fudge is rich in protein, essential fats and has no added sugar. It is a wonderful treat for the whole family and a fantastic treat for Valentine's Day.
Credited to: Christine Bailey from 'The Intelligent Way to Lose Weight'
Kcal: 381.0
Serves 10
15 mins prep
5 mins cooking time
Ingredients
- 250g (9oz) sesame seeds
- 200g (7oz) almonds
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 4 tbsp (60g) ground flax seed
- 4 tbsp (60g) tahini (sesame seed paste)
- 2 tsp (10g) organic virgin coconut butter
- 25g (1oz) xylitol (from larger supermarkets, health stores)
- 150g (5 ½oz) plain dark chocolate (75% cocoa) melted*
Notes: *Please check our Food and Drink Information for suitable products.
Method
- Place the sesame seeds and almonds in a mill or food processor and blend until finely ground
- Add the cinnamon and flaxseed and mix thoroughly
- In a pan melt together the tahini, coconut butter, Xylitol and chocolate
- Stir in the almond mixture and beat well until you form a sticky paste
- Press the mixture into a lightly greased and lined tin (approximately 30cmx20cm) and chill in the fridge for 2-3 hours until firm
- Cut into small bars to serve.
Nutritional information per serving
Kcal
381
Fat
34.5g
Carbs
6.9g
Protein
12.6g
Fibre
6.4g
