This chocolate, caramel and nut-flavoured fudge slice is easy to make and requires no baking. Great for treats and kids’ parties, high-energy snack for hikes or athletes.
Ingredients
For the fudge layer
- 5-6 tablespoons almond flakes or whole
- 1.25 cups cashew nuts soaked in hot water for 20 minutes
- 10 Medjool dates pitted (if they are very dry, soak them in some hot water for a few minutes)
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon raw cacao powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or essence
- Pinch of salt
For the chocolate top layer
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons raw cacao powder regular cocoa powder can also be used
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey, can be omitted for less sugar
- 2 tablespoons coconut milk or almond milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or essence
Instructions
- Place almond flakes in a frying pan and toast over medium heat for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until slightly browned. Reserve 2-3 tablespoons of almond flakes and add the rest to the food processor. Whiz a few more times until ground and incorporated into the fudge mix. Almonds don't need to be as fine and they will add a little texture to the slice.
- Place the soaked cashews, dates, coconut oil, raw cacao, vanilla and salt in a food processor with an S-blade on. Add 2-3 tablespoons of the almonds. Grind/process for 2-3 minutes, scraping the sides as you go along, until the mixture is super fine and sticky (the nut oils will start to come out and it will get shiny).
- Scoop the fudge mixture into a square or rectangular tin with bottom and sides lined with baking paper. I used a small banana bread tin. Flatten and smooth the top with a spatula, then place the tin in the fridge while you make the chocolate sauce for the topping.
- To make the chocolate topping, place a small heat-proof bowl over a simmering pot of water or use a double boiler. Heat up the coconut oil, maple syrup, coconut milk and vanilla in a saucepan until hot to touch but not simmering or boiling, about 45 C / 113 F. Add the cacao powder and whisk until well incorporated, silky, and shiny smooth. Remove from the heat.
- Take the tin out of the fridge and pour the chocolate sauce over the top, spread with a spatula and sprinkle with the remaining toasted almonds. Place back in the fridge for 2-3 hours.
- Once firm, remove from the tin and peel off the baking paper. Slice and keep in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. You can also freeze the sliced fudge for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 slice | Calories: 337kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 424mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 2mg
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