My (Formerly) Secret Raw Fudge Recipe
May 15, 2008Chocolate has gotten a bad rap- associated with weight gain and acne. That’s because most people consume milk chocolate, which has high levels of pasteurized dairy and processed sugar.
The base of chocolate, cacao, has wonderful health properties, particularly when raw in its natural state. It is high in antioxidants and flavenoids, which help fight free radical damage- a major cause of aging. Many people seek out dark chocolate to get these benefits in a fairly tasty package.
I am going to share with you my (formerly) secret recipe for raw fudge, which will amaze you with both its taste and its surprising ingredients:
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 cup organic raisins
- 1 avocado (to give the fudge a wonderful fluffy texture without the use of cream and other beauty-squashing ingredients)
- 3 Tbs. agave (Or more, depending how sweet you like your fudge)
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 cup raw cacao nibs (you can add a bit more, depending how thick you like your fudge.) Cacao nibs are sold at Whole Foods, health food markets and online.
Simply combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend until you achieve the desired consistency.
Trust me, this fudge is delicious! It will satisfy your sweet tooth after you’ve eaten a healthy salad for dinner, and keep you from reaching for ice cream (even soy ice cream is highly glycemic) or a candy bar.
