Raw Black Bean Fudge
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Whipped up in less than 10 minutes, this Raw Black Bean Fudge has not only got a high nutritional profile, but it's the perfect healthy sweet treat when you need something a little bit decadent. Loaded with protein and fibre, black beans are a great vegetarian source to add into your diet, for sweet and savoury options. It's also a great healthy treat for the kids when they want something sweet after dinner instead of the marshmallows or chocolate biscuits. Best kept in the fridge or freezer.
Author: Wick Nixon
Serves: 15-20 pieces
Ingredients
- 400gm can black beans, drained and rinsed (you could also use red kidney beans)
- 2 T maple syrup
- 4 T cacao powder
- ¼ c coconut oil, melted
- 1 t vanilla essence
- a pinch of sea salt
- ¼ walnuts, roughly chopped (omit if nut free)
- sprinkle of cacao nibs (optional)
Instructions
- Line a small square or rectangle loaf tin with baking paper or a baking sheet. Place all the ingredients into a food processor (except the walnuts and cacao nibs) and blend until completely smooth. Scrape down the sides with a spatula a couple of times as you go.
- Remove centre blade from the food processor and stir in the walnuts (or transfer to another bowl if necessary).
- Spoon the mixture into the prepared loaf tin and sprinkle the cacao nibs on top if using. Place in the freezer for 1-2 hours to set. Remove from the freezer and transfer to a chopping board and but into bite sized pieces.
- Best kept in the fridge, or in the freezer for a fudgey frozen treat.
- For more delicious healthy treats, healthy lunchbox ideas and meals for the whole family, head to my RECIPES page.
Yum!!!! I love this fudge. First time I tried making it I did it in the food processor. Second time I made it in the Nutri Ninja and it was REALLY good. Creamy.
That’s a great idea Carolyn, I hadn’t thought of doing it in the nutri bullet as in ours, it sometimes has a little bit of texture. I’ll have to give it a go. Thanks!
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I really like this recipe! It’s an excellent way to combine cacao and proteins. I have also made it with red kidney beans and Lima beans : always good.
Thanks Sarah, you’ve reminded me to make it again, I had completely forgotten about it so I’ve just whipped up a batch and it’s in the freezer as we speak! 🙂