Protein Chocolate Fudge (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
Protein Chocolate Fudge that won’t foil your healthy eating…this rich gluten-free treat is sweetened with dates and pure maple syrup with complex flavor notes of vanilla and espresso.
Servings 10 people
Calories 202kcal
Ingredients
- 4 oz unsweetened chocolate, melted
- 4 oz pitted Medjool dates (about 6 to 8), soaked in hot water for 3 minutes if they need softening
- ½ cup tahini
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons plain unsweetened almond milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup chocolate protein powder of choice see Note
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon espresso powder
Instructions
- Line an 8½ inch by 4½ inch loaf pan with plastic wrap and set aside.
- Add the melted chocolate, dates, tahini, maple syrup, milk, and vanilla to a food processor and process until smooth.
- Add the protein powder, cocoa powder, salt, and espresso powder and process until smooth.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and spread it out in an even layer. Cover the top with plastic wrap and refrigerate until fully chilled, about 2 to 4 hours, before cutting.
- Serve; you can store any leftovers wrapped in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
Protein Powder: I used Bob's Red Mill Chocolate Protein Powder in this recipe; Naked Nutrition Chocolate Pea Protein Powder would also be great.
The Flecks of Chia Seeds You See in the Fudge: Are from the protein powder I used! I didn’t add additional chia seeds.
Nutrition
Calories: 202kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 63mg | Potassium: 302mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 2.7mg