Coconut Oil Chocolate Fudge - 1 carb
If you go on the Low Carb diet, you will have to give up chocolate, right?What if I told you that not only could you still eat chocolate, but it is even really good for you??
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The three main ingredients of this recipe are:
Dark Chocolate contains antioxidants (nearly 8 times the number found in strawberries), helps to lower your blood pressure and balance certain hormones in your body, has also been shown to reduce LDL cholesterol (the bad cholesterol) by up to 10 percent, and has been shown to decrease the formation of blood clots by reducing platelet activation.
Date Palm Sugar has great benefits for weight control and improving glucose and lipid levels for those with diabetes (type 1 and type 2). It demands less insulin in order for your body to maintain homeostasis. It is a healthy alternative sweetener that has a lower glycemic index (GI35). It is especially high in minerals including potassium, magnesium and zinc, as well as vitamins B2, B3 and B6.
Coconut Oil - the high fat content of coconut oil can paradoxically help you lose weight. It boosts your metabolism, gives you energy, makes you feel more full and improves your thyroid function. The type of fatty acid in coconut oil is a healthy one, and your body will quickly burn it for energy.
It is suggested you eat as much as 3 tablespoons of pure coconut oil a day - what better way then by eating chocolate fudge?? Go ahead - it's good for you!
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Serves: 30 piecesPrep Time: 10 minutes
Net Carbs: 1.0 carb/piece
Potential Allergens: coconut
Free of Wheat, Gluten, Dairy, Soy, Eggs, Nuts, Meat, no added salt.
Ingredients:
1/4 cup (63ml) Baking Cocoa Powder
1/4 cup (63ml) Coconut Oil
2 tbsp (30ml) Date Palm Sugar
1/2 tsp (3ml) Vanilla extract
Preparation:
Using a plastic square container, melt the coconut oil for 30 seconds in the microwave.Add in the sugar, cocoa and vanilla. Mix well.
Place the container in your freezer for 10 minutes.
Cut into 30 pieces and enjoy!
For my picture at the top of my post, I wanted to used a candy mold I had on hand.
It made such beautiful chocolate fudge pieces, but I managed to spill it on the counter, on the floor and even in the freezer!
Nutritional Data:
23 calories per piece, 2.2g fat, 1.5g carbs, 0.5g fiber, 0.4g protein
Estimated Glycemic Load - 1
Inflammation Factor - 0
For more information:
Nutrition Facts and Analysis for Coconut Oil Chocolate Fudge
Photo credit: Catherine McDiarmid-Watt
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Shopping List:
• Nature's Way Coconut Oil- Extra Virgin
• Ramstadt-Breda Rich Dark Cocoa
• Organic Coconut Palm Sugar
• Wilton Clear Vanilla
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Category: dairy-free, feature, snacks
These look so good! I love that it uses coconut oil too!