Happy Monday! Did you have a fun weekend? What did you get up to?
I tried zumba at my gym for the first time, uhhhhhr don’t think I’ll be doing that again! I have zero sense of rythym so I should have known it was a terrible idea! 😂
As I continue on my journey with the Slimming World eating plan, I’m going to be sharing more healthy recipes around here! Like this 3 Minute Healthy Chocolate Fudge! By healthy, I mean healthier than the regular version, since you can’t make fudge with carrots (can you?!).
Coconut oil is packed with good for you fats that will keep you fuller and satisfied for longer! Plus, it tastes delicious. This yummy fudge also has just 3 tbsp of maple syrup to sweeten it, which is way less than regular fudge. I STILL love all the fudge (especially my smores fudge and peanut butter fudge), but if I can eat something that’s just as tasty but better for me, YES.
BUT this recipe is absolutely not low-calorie – it is fudge after all and it tastes amazing even though it’s a healthier choice! Soo chocolatey and rich, you only need a little piece or two to satisfy any chocolate craving!
- 210g / 1 cup coconut oil
- 3 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 80g / 1 cup cocoa powder (good quality makes a big difference here!)
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
- pinch salt
- flaked almonds or coconut, to decorate
- Prepare a small loaf or brownie tin by lining it with parchment paper, tin foil or cling film.
- In a heat proof bowl, melt your coconut oil and whisk until it's completely liquid. Add in the cocoa powder, honey or maple syrup, vanilla and salt, and whisk again thoroughly until no lumps remain and you have a glossy dark liquid.
- Pour your mixture into the prepared tin, and top immediately with nuts, coconut or even a sprinkle more salt. Pop into the fridge to set, for roughly an hour (or speed things up in the freezer for about 25 mins). Peel off the parchment paper and cut into squares.
- Store in the fridge in an airtight container and enjoy within 7 days.
You could also melt some peanut butter into the coconut oil, or stir through some muesli mix, toasted nuts, or other bits – go crazy!
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Kate says
June 23, 2016 at 2:57 amI’ve just made this and topped with cocao nibs, raw peanuts, raw cashews, shredded coconut, goji berries, and chic seeds. A very healthy take on your recipe. Can’t wait to try it when it sets
Kerry Cooks says
June 23, 2016 at 9:55 amWow, so many super foods packed in! Let me know how it is 🙂
Avianti says
April 27, 2016 at 8:12 pmThis is perfect for paleo!!
Abi says
April 27, 2016 at 2:22 pmmmmm..very tempting and really very easy to make..thanks for this easy delicious recipe
Kiwi says
April 27, 2016 at 11:51 amCoconut oil isn’t as healthy as it has been fashionable to think it is – it is actually a saturated fat.
Kerry Cooks says
April 27, 2016 at 2:09 pmYou’re right that it’s a saturated fat, but the research is consistently now showing that saturated fat isn’t the bad health boogeyman we used to think it was, and doesn’t correlate at all with things like heart attacks AND that it has lots of health benefits. Sadly for me and my cake loving ways, sugar is now thought to be more linked to heart disease and cancers.
Rachel says
April 26, 2016 at 2:30 pmDelicious, and so easy! Vegan to boot, hoorah! I could definitely whip up a half batch in the van, thanks Kerry!
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CakeSpy says
April 25, 2016 at 4:44 pmThis looks gorgeous, decadent, and…healthy!?!? YOU WIN EVERYTHING.
Kerry Cooks says
April 27, 2016 at 2:09 pmTHANK YOU LADY! In awe that you saw this post 😀
Jo of Jo's Kitchen says
April 25, 2016 at 11:22 amThis looks gorgeous and a great way to have a healthier treat. Well done Kerry!
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Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says
April 25, 2016 at 10:15 amThis is exactly how we make our “fudge” or the topping for my healthy chocolate bars too and it never lasts long in our house. We try to only make it at Christmas for that reason haha.
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Kerry Cooks says
April 25, 2016 at 2:26 pmHeehee! I need to try that tack too… I had to quickly give it to friends!
janie says
April 25, 2016 at 9:32 amYay! Dairy free fudge! Ah, what am I saying? Kerry that’s a TERRIBLE idea, you know I have zero self control!!!
I shall however add it to my dairy free board to tempt everyone else 😉
Janie x
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Kerry Cooks says
April 25, 2016 at 2:26 pmThank you Janie! Neither do I and I can tell you that you really don’t want this in your house! 🙂
EmmaMT from CakesBakesAndCookies.com says
April 25, 2016 at 9:31 amOh my! Keeeerrrrryyyyy! This is just what I need on a Monday morning. Definitely going to be making these! x
Kate Western says
April 25, 2016 at 8:24 amI can’t eat coconut so can anything be used instead?
Cuz it looks so yummy
Kerry Cooks says
April 25, 2016 at 2:27 pmThanks Kate! I’m not sure that there is for healthier fudge – coconut oil works well because it solidifies. But you could also make regular old delicious unhealthy fudge 🙂