Chocolate fudge can still be on your low carb menu with this skinny version!
We are making a concentrated effort to eat better. While we aren’t following any particular diet, we try to eat lower carb meals.
By updating one of our favorite meals, Chicken Tenders to a low carb version, supper doesn’t have to wreak havoc on our diet.
I don’t have to worry about berries being fresh in the season to make our low carb Black Raspberry Cheesecake since I freeze fresh fruit to use year-round.
Another way we are improving what we eat is to incorporate more coconut oil into our diet.
When you eat a low-carb diet, typically treats like chocolate fudge are not on your menu. But, with this Skinny Chocolate Fudge, we can do both- eat low carb and enjoy coconut oil while still enjoying a tasty treat. It works wonderfully with the Trim Healthy Mama plan as well!
Here are the steps to creating this Skinny Chocolate Fudge!
Begin by grinding the xylitol in a coffee grinder (best to use one that doesn’t actually grind coffee! 😉
Once you’ve turned the xylitol into a powder, you’re ready to proceed!
Lining the baking pan with plastic wrap makes for easy removal!
Pour the mixture into the prepared pan.
I like to top the chocolate mixture with more sliced almonds and shredded coconut.
Once the skinny chocolate has firmed up in the freezer, remove from the pan and cut into pieces.
And there you have it! Skinny Chocolate!
Another recipe I like to make is Low Carb, High Protein cookies. They are easy to make and fill you up!
And this super simple low carb black raspberry cheesecake bears repeating. Change up the berries, if desired!
I hope you enjoy this recipe!
Skinny Chocolate Fudge- THM friendly:
Skinny Chocolate Fudge- THM friendly
Stick to your low carb lifestyle with this easy to make chocolate fudge!
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut oil
- 1/4 cup xylitol
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 oz cream cheese (I use the neufatchel cheese), softened
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 cup unsweetened chopped coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (I use almonds, but you could use peanuts, walnuts, pecans, etc)
Instructions
- Place coconut oil in large glass measuring cup.
- Melt oil in microwave (or in a double boiler over low heat.)
- While coconut oil is melting, grind the xylitol in a coffee grinder to a
- fine powder
- Lightly wet the inside of an 8" X 8" pan with water, then line with plastic wrap.
- Once coconut oil is melted, whisk in ground xylitol, cocoa powder, and almond extract.
- Then mix in the cream cheese (be sure it is softened).
- When thoroughly combined, pour mixture into prepared pan.
- Sprinkle the chopped coconut and nuts over mixture. Stir gently to combine.
- Place pan into freezer, chill until hard.
- Once hardened, pull out of freezer, remove plastic wrap, chop into pieces.
- Store in a Ziploc bag in the freezer.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
30Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 45Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 24mgCarbohydrates: 4gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 1g
How do you incorporate coconut oil into your diet?
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kewkew says
We love fudge in our house, it would be nice to make it healthier. Thanks for sharing.
I would love for you to stop by and share on my weekly recipe linky, Kids and a Mom in the Kitchen.
Have a great weekend.
http://totsandme.blogspot.com/2014/05/kids-and-mom-in-kitchen-83-cinnamon.html
Laurie says
This is a favorite here, that’s for sure!
I’ll stop by to link up this weekend, when your next linky is up. Thanks for the invite!
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Laurie says
Wow!
Thank you for letting me know!! I’m honored!
Jennifer says
This sounds really good! However, wouldn’t adding cream cheese and nuts take this out of skinny territory and make it more of a heavy S? I plan on trying it either way, but I wanted to clarify.
Laurie says
That I don’t know, Jennifer. I don’t follow THM super closely. You may be right.
Laurie Bostwick says
It probably would take it out of skinny territory. We usually have 2 very small pieces each day. 🙂