Fudge has been on my mind ever since I went to a little chocolate shop while on a weekend getaway with my sweetie over Valentine's and saw their quite large selection of fudge. I have always loved fudge, in fact, who doesn't love fudge? So here is my version of a rich, creamy and very satisfying whole foods fudge. I know I adapted this recipe from somewhere a couple of years ago because I don't come up with recipes on my own , I only tweak them:)
The Recipe
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1/2 cup cocoa powder
3/4 cup coconut oil
1/4 - 1/2 avocado (this takes on the other flavors and gives the fudge a really creamy texture)
1/2 cup cashews
1/2 cup agave nectar
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/4 teaspoonReal salt
Dump all ingredients into a high powered blender and process on high until very creamy. I just use the soup setting on my Blendtec.
3/4 cup coconut oil
1/4 - 1/2 avocado (this takes on the other flavors and gives the fudge a really creamy texture)
1/2 cup cashews
1/2 cup agave nectar
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/4 teaspoonReal salt
Dump all ingredients into a high powered blender and process on high until very creamy. I just use the soup setting on my Blendtec.
Pour into a dish, cover and freeze until solid. Cut into squares and keep either in the freezer or fridge until it is gone - which isn't very long around here, especially if Mom knows I've made some.
Variations
Here are some fun ways to jazz up your fudge or come up with your own fun combinations just like those fudge shops. I know I will be experimenting some more with each batch I make!
Coconut Almond Fudge
After pouring into your dish, sprinkle with chopped almonds and coconut, stir around with a knife to incorporate and then sprinkle with more coconut on the top
Intense Orange
This version is based off my favorite candy bar - Lindt Intense Orange. When Little Man tasted it he asked "Are these orange sticks?" There is just something about the flavor of dark chocolate and orange, so yum! For this version I scraped the citrus zest from the top of my citrus herbal honey and blended it in with 15 drops of *orange essential oil before pouring into the dish. You can also use dried or fresh orange zest, I just tossed in without measuring and I like the intense orange flavor so you can start small with the essential oil and add more to your taste. Sprinkle with more zest once poured into the dish for a little added flair.
Peppermint Fudge
How could I ever make a version of anything chocolate without adding peppermint to it, fudge is no exception. Before pouring into the dish just add 10-15 drops of *peppermint essential oil to your liking and blend to incorporate.
*Please make sure the essential oils you use are pure and genuine essential oil.
