Healthy Dessert Recipe - With Peanut Butter And Chocolate Fudge?!
Is your mouth watering yet? Being on a diet busting your butt day in and day out staying 100% committed to your plan can take it's toll.........of course the reward is worth it (in better shape and better health), however, no one said that while on a diet you can't indulge in a treat that is not only satisfying for the ever-so-often "sweet tooth", but also actually healthy for you!
I came across an e-mail from Mike Geary of The Truth About Abs six pack ab program and he has a recipe for healthy peanut butter chocolate fudge:
Geary's Lean-Body Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe:
3/4 cup organic 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 quality extra dark chocolate (look for at least 70-75% cocoa content on the label to minimize sugar content)
4-5 tablespoons of peanut butter or your favorite nut butter (almond butter, cashew butter, macadamia butter, etc)
3/4 cup raisins or dried cranberries (optional)
1/2 cup whole raw almonds or other nuts (optional)
2 Tbsp raw wheat germ
2 Tbsp rice bran (usually only available at health food stores)
2 Tbsp whole oats or oat bran
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
A little stevia powder to sweeten
Note on coconut milk: don't be afraid of the fats in this... coconut fat is mostly medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) that are more readily used for energy and also contain a special fat called Lauric Acid, which is extremely healthy and supports the immune system.
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. Break up the extra dark chocolate bar into chunks and add into pot. Add the nut butter and the stevia, and continuously stir until it all melts together into a smooth mixture.
Then add the raisins, almonds, wheat germ, oat bran, and rice bran and stir until fully blended. Spoon/pour the fudge mixture onto some waxed paper in a dish and place in the fridge until it cools and solidifies together. Place in a closed container or cover with foil in fridge to prevent it from drying out.
Enjoy small squares of this delicious healthy fudge for dessert and for small snacks throughout the day. This is about as good as it gets for a healthy yet delicious treat!
Even though this is a healthier dessert idea that's lower in sugar and higher in nutrition than most sweet treats, keep in mind that it is still calorie dense, so keep your portions reasonable.
Sounds delicious!! I can't wait to try it out, I'm going to be making it this upcoming week....just in time for my kids with their spring break (of course it's not a break for me!!!!!) lol!
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