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Who doesn’t love fudge, especially this time of year when the holidays are fast approaching? This Keto Cacao Nib Mint Fudge is perfectly sweet and festive without the typical sugar rush and crash.
This fudge is also a great source of healthy fats from almond butter and coconut oil. It’s very filling and provides a great energy boost, especially with the added dark chocolate!
Note that sweeteners can be used to taste. Here's a list of suitable low-carb sweeteners.
Hands-on Overall
Serving size 1 piece
Nutritional values (per 1 piece)
Net carbs3.2 grams
Protein5.1 grams
Fat21.4 grams
Calories233 kcal
Calories from carbs 6%, protein 9%, fat 85%
Total carbs6.6 gramsFiber3.4 gramsSugars0.9 gramsSaturated fat9.8 gramsSodium19 mg(1% RDA)Magnesium60 mg(15% RDA)Potassium349 mg(17% EMR)
Ingredients (makes 12 servings)
Instructions
- Chop the chocolate into small shards.
- Place all ingredients, except cacao nibs, in a small pot over low heat. Melt together stirring frequently to prevent scorching.
- Once melted pour the mixture into a 5 x 7 inch (13 x 18 cm) glass dish, you can line the dish with parchment paper for easy cleanup and serving if desired.
- Top with cacao nibs and chill until set.
- Slice into 12 or more squares to serve. Keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Chocolate & Mint Fudge
Ingredients (makes 12 servings)
- 3/4 cup smooth almond butter, no oil or sugar added (188 g/ 6.6 oz)
- 1/3 cup virgin coconut oil (73 g/ 2.6 oz)
- 4 ounces unsweetened dark chocolate (100% cacao), chopped (113 g)
- 1/3 cup powdered Erythritol or Swerve (53 g/ 1.9 oz)
- 1 tsp sugar-free vanilla extract (you can make your own)
- 1 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- pinch sea salt or pink Himalayan salt
- 1/3 cup cacao nibs (40 g/ 1.4 oz)
Instructions
- Chop the chocolate into small shards.
- Place all ingredients, except cacao nibs, in a small pot over low heat. Melt together stirring frequently to prevent scorching.
- Once melted pour the mixture into a 5 x 7 inch (13 x 18 cm) glass dish, you can line the dish with parchment paper for easy cleanup and serving if desired.
- Top with cacao nibs and chill until set.
- Slice into 12 or more squares to serve. Keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition (per 1 piece)
Calories233kcal
Net Carbs3.2g
Carbohydrates6.6g
Protein5.1g
Fat21.4g
Saturated Fat9.8g
Fiber3.4g
Sugar0.9g
Sodium19mg
Magnesium60mg
Potassium349mg
Detailed nutritional breakdown (per 1 piece)
| Total per 1 piece |
| 3.2 g | 5.1 g | 21.4 g | 233 kcal |
| Almond butter (unsweetened) |
| 1.3 g | 3.3 g | 8.7 g | 96 kcal |
| Coconut oil, extra virgin |
| 0 g | 0 g | 6 g | 54 kcal |
| Unsweetened chocolate (cacao paste / liquor) |
| 1 g | 1.4 g | 5.1 g | 61 kcal |
| Erythritol (natural low-carb sweetener) |
| 0.2 g | 0 g | 0 g | 1 kcal |
| Vanilla extract, sugar-free, alcohol-based |
| 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 1 kcal |
| Natural extract, sugar-free (maple, peppermint, almond, orange, lemon, coconut, cherry, etc.) |
| 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 1 kcal |
| Salt, pink Himalayan rock salt |
| 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 kcal |
| Cocoa nibs (cacao nibs), organic |
| 0.6 g | 0.4 g | 1.7 g | 19 kcal |
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