Description
This protein fudge is free of both nuts and lactose. Normal fudge tends to use evaporated or condensed milk, and most healthy fudges use peanut or almond butter. I've used Homemade Natural Nut Butter with sunflower seeds instead, as well as a ripe avocado. It's totally free of any sugar or sweeteners, but still has a rich taste and texture, while being packed with protein and healthy fats! For another fudge recipe, check out the Coconut Chocolate Fudge Squares
Time
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Total Time:
20 minutes
Cost
Total Cost:
Cost per Serving:
$0.07
Ingredients
Serving(s)
- 1 cup Sunflower kernels
- 1 medium Avocado
- 1 medium Banana, overripe
- 2 tsp Cinnamon
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 2 tbsp Cocoa powder
- 1 scoop Whey protein powder, unflavored
Instructions
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- I've chosen to use homemade sun butter here, but you can also make almond or peanut butter if you desire. For my 8 cup food processor, I use about 12 oz (336 g) of seeds or nuts. Blend on high for a few minutes, until a super smooth nut butter forms. Reserve 1/2 cup (128 g) in the food processor, and transfer the rest to a mason jar. Store the leftovers at room temperature for about a week
- Blend in the rest of the ingredients in the order above. Add the solids (cocoa powder, whey, and casein) last, in order to make sure everything else is fully combined. You will have a very thick paste. Optionally, add 1 tbsp (21 g) of honey if you want it a little sweeter
- Line an 9" square baking pan with parchment paper, and press the mixture into all corners, making sure it is of even thickness. Remember, it's very thick, so this may take a bit of work
- Transfer to the freezer for a few hours to harden before slicing. Store leftovers in the freezer
Nutrition Facts
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Total Fat: 1.7g (2 %)
Saturated Fat: 0.2g (1 %)
Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.9g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g
Cholesterol: 1mg (0 %)
Sodium: 46mg (2 %)
Total Carbohydrate: 1.6g (1 %)
Fiber: 0.6g (2 %)
Net Carbs: 1.0g
Total Sugar: 0.4g
Protein: 1.6g (3 %)
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Vitamin B12: 0.0mcg (0 %)
Vitamin D: 0.0mcg (0 %)
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Calcium: 21mg (2 %)
Iron: 0.17mg (1 %)
Magnesium: 7mg (2 %)
Potassium: 49mg (1 %)
Sources of Inspiration
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