Raw Cacao Walnut Fudge
Fudge. Easy, decadent, satisfying, raw? You bet. Traditional fudge is made from lots of sugar (the recipe I had called for 2 and 1/2 cups!), butter, evaporated milk, and usually semi sweet chocolate, which is loaded with more sugar and fat. This raw food recipe is quick and only contains almonds, cacao powder and a little agave. I threw in walnuts because they have a ton of their own health benefits (see here) and I love chocolate and walnuts.
Cacao Walnut Fudge
- 1 cup Almond Butter (LINK RECIPE)
- 1/2 cup Cacao Powder
- 1/4 cup Agave
- 1/2 cup Walnuts, chopped.
- Mix together almond butter, cacao powder and agave. It is easiest to to this with your hand. Once it is well combined, mix in the walnuts.
- You can put this in an 8 x 8 sq pan or, use a mold. I used a little heart silicone one that I picked up one day.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
xania wrote on February 10, 2010
Hi Susan
These look wonderful and so romantic – I am going to make them for my husband and son. I do have a question though – Are the almonds raw, and do you soak them? If so, for how long? Thanks – xania
Susan wrote on February 10, 2010
Yes they are “raw” meaning not toasted. And for this almond butter, because of time constraints, I did not soak and dehydrate them. But you can use soaked almonds, just make sure you dehydrate them so they are dry. You do not want wet nuts for this.
Scott wrote on February 9, 2010
I made this fudge for my wife last night. I was going to wait until Valentine’s Day, but it looked too good…it was awesome!! And who knew that all I needed to make almond butter was my food processor? I’ve been paying ten bucks a jar for that stuff!
I’m glad I found this site. I’m looking to purify my food, and eating raw where possible seems like a great idea. Thanks for all the hard work you’ve obviously put into this site.
Jessie wrote on February 6, 2010
My only problem with this recipe is that it is too good. But you had me at almond butter. and chocolate. and walnuts. and it was amazing! i am new to the world of raw cuisine and am very appreciative of your informative blog.
thank you so much.
Antony wrote on February 6, 2010
Okay, now I know what to do with my jar of almond butter!
Gretchen wrote on February 6, 2010
Thank you again for the pantry list. The fudge is going to be amazing for my Valentine’s Day dessert!
Barbcam wrote on February 6, 2010
I just made this and can’t wait for it to cool! I don’t have molds but have some little heart-shaped metal cookie cutters that might do the trick. Thanks again for all your recipes–the ones I’ve tried have all been winners.