This may be the best HG fudge ever! Okay, maybe it’s tied with my Nutty for Peanut Butter Fudge Bites here. Both are incredible!
1⁄20th of pan: 51 calories, 1.5g total fat (1g sat fat), 109mg sodium, 9.5g carbs, 2.5g fiber, 3g sugars, 2g protein
You’ll Need: 8-inch by 8-inch baking pan, nonstick spray, 2 small bowls (1 microwave-safe), food processor
Prep: 25 minutes • Cook: 40 minutes • Cool: 1 hour • Chill: 2 hours
¼ cup pitted dried dates
One 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
⅓ cup canned pure pumpkin
¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
¼ cup egg whites (about 2 large eggs’ worth)
2 tablespoons coconut flour
2 tablespoons Truvia spoonable no-calorie sweetener (or another natural brand about twice as sweet as sugar)
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon coconut extract
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons mini (or chopped) semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 8-inch by 8-inch baking pan with nonstick spray.
2. Place dates in a small bowl with ½ cup warm water. Soak until softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain excess liquid.
3. In a food processor, combine dates with all remaining ingredients except chocolate chips and shredded coconut. Puree until completely smooth and uniform.
4. In a small microwave-safe bowl, microwave chocolate chips at 50 percent power for 1½ minutes, or until melted.
5. Add melted chocolate to the food processor, and puree until completely blended.
6. Fold in 1 tablespoon shredded coconut. Spread batter into the baking pan, and smooth out the top.
7. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon shredded coconut, and lightly press to adhere. Bake until a toothpick (or knife) inserted into the center comes out mostly clean, 30 to 35 minutes.
8. Let cool completely, about 1 hour.
9. Cover and refrigerate until completely chilled, at least 2 hours. (This fudge tastes best when chilled overnight; it’s even good slightly frozen!)
MAKES 20 SERVINGS
Chew on This …
A tiny island in Michigan considers itself the fudge capital of the world, with upwards of a dozen fudge shops within 3.75 square miles. Who’s up for a trip to fudge island?!
Freeze It: Fudge Edition
To Freeze: Tightly wrap each cooled serving in foil or plastic wrap. Place individually wrapped treats in a sealable container or bag, seal, and store in freezer.
To Thaw: Before eating, let thaw for about 20 minutes, or until desired texture is reached.