The diet solution program: 5-minute healthy chocolate fudge recipe?

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

5-minute healthy chocolate fudge recipe?

I just got this recipe from my good friend and nutrition expert, Mike Geary, author of The Truth About Six Pack Abs

It's actually a delicious AND HEALTHY way to make chocolate fudge.

Ingredients

3/4 cup organic coconut milk (NOT the watered down "light" version which just replaces some of the healthy coconut fat with water...use the real full-fat version)
1 bar (3-5 oz. bar works well) of quality extra dark chocolate (look for at least 70-80% cocoa content on the label to minimize sugar content)
4-5 tablespoons of peanut butter or your favorite nut butter (almond butter, cashew butter, macadamia butter, etc)
3/4 cup raisins or dried cranberries (optional)
1/2 cup whole raw almonds or other nuts (optional)
2 Tbsp rice bran (usually only available at health food stores)
2 Tbsp whole oats or oat bran
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
A little stevia powder to sweeten

Note on coconut milk: Don't be afraid of the fats in this... coconut fat is mostly medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) that are more readily used for energy and also contain a special fat called Lauric Acid, which is extremely healthy and supports the immune system.

Start by adding the coconut milk (cans of organic coconut milk are available at most health food stores and possibly even your grocery store) and vanilla extract to a small saucepan on VERY low heat. Break up the extra dark chocolate bar into chunks and add into pot. Add the nut butter and the stevia, and continuously stir until it all melts together into a smooth mixture.

Then add the raisins, almonds, oat bran, and rice bran and stir until fully blended. Spoon/pour the fudge mixture onto some waxed paper in a dish and place in the fridge until it cools and solidifies together.

Place in a closed container or cover with foil in fridge to prevent it from drying out.

Enjoy small squares of this delicious healthy fudge for dessert and for small snacks throughout the day. This is about as good as it gets for a healthy yet delicious treat!

Even though this is a healthier dessert idea that's lower in sugar and higher in nutrition than most sweet treats, keep in mind that it is still calorie dense, so keep your portions reasonable.

Feel free to forward this delicious and healthy chocolate fudge recipe to your friends and family... they will thank you!

*Be sure to check out Mike's presentation below with great tips to lose your abdominal fat and get a flat stomach:

The Truth About Six Pack Abs

In health and happiness,

Isabel De Los Rios
Certified Nutritionist
Certified Exercise Specialist
Author of www.TheDietSolutionProgram.com

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