Minty Choc Fudge
Free from gluten, dairy, nuts, eggs and refined sugars
With our family avoiding so many foods, these fudge bites are a perfect snack for when the kids go to bed or a great lunch box addition.. I’ve just made these up for the kids and there reaction was – these are the best mum!
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 heaped cup desiccated or shredded coconut (100g)
- 25 pitted dates (150g)
- 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds (70g)
- 2 Tbspn cocoa or cacao
- 1 tsp natural peppermint extract (about 5 drops of food grade essential oil)
- 3 drops peppermint essential oil (food grade)
METHOD
- Place everything (except peppermint) into a blender or thermomix and blend until ‘fudgy’ consistency
- Add peppermint and blend for another 10-20 seconds
- Empty into lined 20 x 15 cm dish or your favourite silicon molds
- Place into fridge for aN hour and cut into squares about 2cm x 2cm
- Store in the fridge in an air tight container
Enjoy!!
NOTES:
This recipe is easily amended. Add in a tablespoon of chia seeds or substitute the pumpkin seeds with nuts if your diet allows it.
Can I add in a pinch of coffee to this recipe?
I haven’t tried coffee Ema, but I think it would taste fantastic! I might try it next time without the peppermint. Let me know how you go! 🙂
Great then, I love coffee…
How did you go Ema, did you like the outcome? I made it and it was a hit here!
It was a big hit <3 <3
Always trying to find ways around my lactose intolerance so this is great!
We have allergies here, so I understand!! You won’t be disappointed with this one! 🙂