I was surprised at how good this Chocolate Fudge Made With Avocado looks and tastes.
Adding avocado to this fudge recipe really adds to the flavor and texture of this fudge.
Chocolate Fudge Made With Avocado
This is a fudge recipe that is friendly to the Mediterranean diet.
I love that this fudge is made with avocado and peanut butter rather than coconut butter or similar fats.
This recipe reminds me of my Vegan and Mediterranean Diet Brownie recipe.
Both recipes are Mediterranean diet and vegan recipes. Even better, both recipes involve chocolate, something that I care deeply about! 🙂
Do you want to learn more about the Mediterranean Diet?
Find out how to follow the Mediterranean Diet here.
I have had people ask me if Vegans can eat fudge.
The answer is yes, vegans can eat fudge as long as there are no animal products used to make it.
In the case of fudge, that means the recipe needs to be diary-free.
That could make you wonder what fudge is made out of.
This fudge is made out of pretty much some of the same ingredients that you would see in many fudge recipes.
However, this recipe has been tweaked to be a more healthy, or less unhealthy, fudge recipe.
People like to know if chocolate is allowed on the Mediterranean diet.
Chocolate, or cocoa as it is in this recipe, is indeed allowed. That is, in moderation and preferably not sweetened with sugar.
This recipe calls for cocoa powder as the source of chocolate.
Dutch process cocoa works great in this recipe because it provides a more mild taste and works great in recipes such as this one. You are welcome to use unsweetened cocoa powder if you prefer to.
Tips for making Chocolate Fudge Made With Avocado
I just mentioned that this recipe calls for Dutch process cocoa . I also mentioned that you welcome to use unsweetened cocoa powder if you prefer to do so.
Here are some more great tips for you.
- This recipe calls for peanut butter. Feel free to use a sugar free or organic peanut butter instead.Another option would be to use almond butter.
- How long can you keep fudge? What really goes bad about fudge is the structure. However, if you store your fudge in an airtight container or wrapped well and airtight, then it should keep in a presentable form for a few weeks.
- Lining the pan with Parchment Paper that overhangs the pan is a great idea in this recipe. I say this because not only does the parchment paper make for an easier clean up, the overlapping of the paper over the pan helps make it easier to transfer the cooled and hardened fudge for cutting.
Here are a few more ingredients that are used in this fudge recipe.
Bittersweet or dark chocolate (½ cup) chips. You can find sugar free chocolate chips here.
Also needed is maple syrup.
Feel free to use honey instead of the maple syrup. You will, however, need less of the honey than you would of the maple syrup.
The pan that you use to bake your fudge is also important.
I like to use a square aluminum pan or loaf pan for fudge. Then, as I mentioned earlier, I line it with parchment paper.
By the way, while you are here you may also be interested in these ideas.
- Peanut Butter and Honey Fudge.
- Mediterranean Diet Whole Wheat Olive Oil Cake.
- How to Follow the Mediterranean Diet.
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Chocolate Fudge Made With Avocado
Chocolate Fudge Made With Avocado
As mentioned, this recipe calls for Dutch process cocoa . I also mentioned that you welcome to use unsweetened cocoa powder if you prefer to do so.
I also mentioned that you will need chocolate chips and maple syrup.
Bittersweet or dark chocolate (½ cup) chips. You can find sugar free chocolate chips here.
Feel free to use honey instead of the maple syrup. You will, however, need less of the honey than you would of the maple syrup.
The ingredients needed to make this recipe for Chocolate Fudge Made With Avocado
- Avocado- ½ cup mashed. Depending on the size of your avocado, this can be between a half or three quarters of an avocado.
- Peanut Butter-½ cup, smooth. Feel free to use a sugar free or organic peanut butter instead. Another option would be to use almond butter.
- Maple Syrup– ⅓ cup. Can sub in honey however, you will most likely need about a tablespoon or so less.
- Chocolate Chips- ½ cup. Bittersweet or dark chocolate (½ cup) chips. You can find sugar free chocolate chips here.
- Cocoa Powder- 1 ½ tablespoons. This recipe calls for Dutch process cocoa . I mentioned that you welcome to use unsweetened cocoa powder if you prefer to do so.
- Vanilla Extract– 1 teaspoon.
Chocolate Fudge Made With Avocado
- Line a square aluminum pan with parchment paper that overhangs the sides.
- Use a food processor or Vitamix blender to mash together the avocado and peanyt butter. Then stir in the syrup.
- Microwave Method- in a microwave- safe mixing bowl, melt the chocolate chips. Tip: spray the bowl with nonstick before adding the other ingredients to make for an easier clean up. Microwave on high, stopping every 15 seconds to stir, until the chips have melted.
- Stove Method- Over medium heat, melt the chocolate chips. A double boiler is not essential for this. However, you should stir the ingredients throughout the melting process. Tip: as with the microwave method, spraying your pan with nonstick before adding the other ingredients can help your clean up process. Allow this to cool slightly while you move on to the next step.
- Moving back to the mashed avocado with other ingredinets, blend in the powdered cocoa and the vanilla. Then slowly add the melted chocolate.
- Use a rubber spatula to transfer the ingredients to the prepared aluminum pan.
- Refrigerate for an hour and a half or until the fudge is set.
- To cut the fudge into servings, simply lift it out of the pan using the overhanging parchment paper to transfer it.
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Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that are used.
This amazing tasting and easy recipe for Mediterranean Diet and Vegan Fudge is made with avocado and chocolate. This recipe can be made low in sugar.
Chocolate Fudge Made With Avocado
This amazing tasting and easy recipe for Mediterranean Diet and Vegan Fudge is made with avocado and chocolate. This recipe can be made low in sugar.
Ingredients
- Avocado- ½ cup mashed. Depending on the size of your avocado, this can be between a half or three quarters of an avocado.
- Peanut Butter-½ cup, smooth. Feel free to use a sugar free or organic peanut butter instead.Another option would be to use almond butter.
- Maple Syrup– ⅓ cup. Can sub in honey however, you will most likely need about a tablespoon or so less.
- Chocolate Chips- ½ cup. Bittersweet or dark chocolate (½ cup) chips. You can find sugar free chocolate chips here.
- Cocoa Powder- 1 ½ tablespoons.this recipe calls for Dutch process cocoa. I mentioned that you welcome to use unsweetened cocoa powder if you prefer to do so.
- Vanilla Extract– 1 teaspoon.
Instructions
- Line a square aluminum pan with parchment paper that overhangs the sides.
- Use a food processor or Vitamix blender to mash together the avocado and peanut butter. Then stir in the syrup.
- Microwave Method- in a microwave- safe mixing bowl, melt the chocolate chips. Tip: spray the bowl with nonstick before adding the other ingredients to make for an easier clean up. Microwave on high, stopping every 15 seconds to stir, until the chips have melted.
- Stove Method- Over medium heat, melt the chocolate chips. A double boiler is not essential for this. However, you should stir the ingredients throughout the melting process. Tip: as with the microwave method, spraying your pan with nonstick before adding the other ingredients can help your clean up process. Allow this to cool slightly while you move on to the next step.
- Moving back to the mashed avocado with other ingredients, blend in the powdered cocoa and the vanilla. Then slowly add the melted chocolate.
- Use a rubber spatula to transfer the ingredients to the prepared aluminum pan.
- Refrigerate for an hour and a half or until the fudge is set.
- To cut the fudge into servings, simply lift it out of the pan using the overhanging parchment paper to transfer it.
Notes
As mentioned, this recipe calls for Dutch process cocoa . I also mentioned that you welcome to use unsweetened cocoa powder if you prefer to do so.
I also mentioned that you will need chocolate chips and maple syrup.
Bittersweet or dark chocolate (½ cup) chips. You can find sugar free chocolate chips here. Feel free to use honey instead of the maple syrup. You will, however, need less of the honey than you would of the maple syrup.
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Nutrition Information
Yield
12Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 382Total Fat 19gSaturated Fat 6gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 11gCholesterol 3mgSodium 59mgCarbohydrates 50gNet Carbohydrates 0gFiber 6gSugar 39gSugar Alcohols 0gProtein 6g
*Please check the nutritional labels to assure that you are sticking to your diet restrictions for any substitutions used. - see post for alternatives Please see recipe post for further details on this recipe. Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that are used.
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