Ingredients
3/4 cup organic canned coconut milk (NOT the watered down “light” version which just replaces some of the healthy coconut fat with water…use the real full-fat version)
1 bar (3-5 oz. bar works well) of bakers unsweetened chocolate – 100% cacao content (if you can’t find 100% cacao bakers chocolate, look for at least 70-80% cocoa content on the label of any dark chocolate bar – to minimize sugar content)
4-5 tablespoons of peanut butter or your favorite nut butter (almond butter, cashew butter, pecan butter, and/or macadamia butter, etc)
3/4 cup raisins or dried cranberries (optional)
1/2 cup whole raw almonds or other nuts (optional)
1/4 cup raw chopped pecans (optional)
1 scoop, about 25 gms of your favorite protein powder (this is my new favorite protein – amazing taste!)
3 Tbsp chia seeds, hemp seeds, and/or flax seeds (optional, but adds crazy amounts of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants…plus a nutty taste)
2 Tbsp whole oats or oat bran
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
A little natural stevia powder to sweeten (add a small amount to achieve the sweetness you prefer)
add a small touch of real maple syrup if you want a more “blended” sweetness flavor (keep the amount small to keep sugar content low)
Instructions
Start by adding the coconut milk (cans of organic coconut milk are available at most health food stores and possibly even your grocery store) and vanilla extract to a small saucepan on VERY low heat — the lowest heat setting. Break up the extra dark chocolate bar into chunks and add into pot. Add the nut butters and the stevia, and continuously stir until it all melts together into a smooth mixture.
Then add the raisins, nuts, seeds, protein powder, oat bran, etc and stir until fully blended. If the mixture becomes too thick or dry consistency, just add a small amount more coconut milk. If the mixtures seems too wet, keep in mind that it will solidify a good bit once it goes in the fridge.
Spoon/pour the fudge mixture onto some waxed paper in a dish and place in the fridge until it cools and solidifies together (3-4 hours). Cut into squares once firm and place in a closed container or cover with foil in fridge to prevent it from drying out.