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Chef Kate McAloon
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INGREDIENTS
1 cup almond butter, coconut butter, or other nut butter
2 tbsp melted coconut oil
½ cup finely ground almonds, other nuts or seeds
¼ cup honey, coconut syrup or maple syrup (to taste)
½ cup raw cacao powder (extra for coating)
½ cup finely ground coconut (and extra for rolling them in)
¼ tsp sea salt (to taste)
1 tsp vanilla (optional)
1–2 drops culinary peppermint, spearmint, orange or rose, oil (optional to taste)
OPTIONAL ADDITIONS
½ cup chocolate chips or finely cut chocolate pieces (70% dark chocolate)
½ cup cacao nibs
¼ cup raisins or goji berries
¼ cup finely chopped nuts or seeds
METHOD
1. Place all the basic ingredients in a food processor fitted with the chopping blade and process until well-combined. You may need to stop the processor a couple of times to push down the side and continue blending. You can also combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well to combine and it’s a great arm workout.
2. If you are adding any of the Optional Additions, transfer the mixture to a bowl, add ingredients of choice and mix well to combine.
3. Roll the mixture into balls using your hands or spread into a small baking pan or dish lined with baking paper. The size of the balls will depend on how big you want the fudge bites to be.
4. If you are making balls, roll all of them and set aside on a plate or tray. Place the finely ground coconut and cacao powder in 2 medium bowls. Roll balls in the mixture to coat. If making fudge, just sprinkle a mixture of cacao powder and ground coconut on top of the fudge and press it gently so it stays in place. The coating or topping is optional.
5. Serve the fudge bites right away or refrigerate for 1 hour or longer to set. The fudge needs to be refrigerated for at least 1–2 hours to set and then you can cut into pieces. The balls and fudge will keep up to 6 days refrigerated and up to 1 month in the freezer, but they are so good you won’t have to worry about this!
