February 6, 2014

Four Ingredient Valentine's Healthy Coconut Butter Fudge (vegan, refined sugar free)

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Hi everyone!  TGI ... T. 
Whatever, close enough!  You know how I was so ready for the weekend last week?  And a day with nothing going on?  Well, God answered that selfish prayer by dumping a whole city full of snow around here and shutting down the schools.  Even though I'm homeschooled, I do have some classes outside the home, and there are many things that get canceled when school gets canceled, so I've had several days with absolutely nothing to go to.
Can I just say how much joy that snow brings me?
Let me amend that:  Can I just say how much joy that snow brings me when I'm admiring it from inside?
(read: I DON'T like shoveling)


Isn't it gorgeous?  Yeah, try shoveling a quarter mile of it ... without a plow.  Somehow, because of how our house and driveway are placed, the wind blows two to four feet high drifts all along our circle and driveway. 


Dad takes the snow blower up and down the driveway and us kids are in charge of the circle.  We spent a good hour and a half clearing part of it, just so Dad could go to work. 


I *kind of* over did it ... and now typing and writing and basically anything requiring movement of my shoulder and hand hurts.  I had to prove I could shovel just as much as Nathan.  And I did.  Aaaand it hurts.  P.S. Did you know that with the wind, it was -20 degrees yesterday? 


Since we've had so much time to kill inside, I taught Abigail to knit.

Note: Unless you want to start a full time knitting school, I wouldn't recommend showing a 6 year old how to knit. 



She has knit herself a scarf and headband and also some for two of her friends. 


I can't say no, even if she does ask me to help her every couple minutes.  I find it funny that her yarn is Valentine's themed.  It was not on purpose!


 This is coconut butter fudge.  It is also Valentine's themed.  And it was on purpose.  I can't lie.

Isn't it gorgeous?  Try shoveling 5 pieces in your mouth at once.  It sure beats shoveling three foot drifts!  Contrary to the color, this is not strawberry or bubble gum flavored.  It is straight up sweet fudge.  There is a little texture from the coconut because mine was homemade.  The dominant flavor is the coconut and honey and the fudge texture was spot on.  An easy way to satisfy your sweet tooth in a good-for-you way.  But shhh, no one would ever guess.

Healthy Coconut Butter Fudge
Recipe Source: The Sweet {Tooth} Life
Yield: 10 pieces of fudge

2/3 cup coconut butter (mine was homemade and very firm)
1/4 cup honey
3 Tablespoons dairy free milk
2 drops red food coloring

Blend all ingredients in a food processor. 
Press into a small, foil lined pan.
Refrigerate for at least an hour before cutting and serving.
Enjoy!

32 comments:

  1. Looks like you guys have been enjoying the snow..minus all of that shoveling! I have been saying I want to learn to knit for a while now..if a 6-year old can learn, maybe there is hope for me too! And this fudge- well I love fudge and love that you made it a pretty pink color!

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    1. It has been fun to jump in - and make snow angels :) You can definitely learn how to knit! I messed up quite a few rows before I got the hang of it, but it is really fun and good for killing time. Thanks Meghan!

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  2. I love that you guys are knitting, I wish someone taught e that early! This fudge looks awesome, and I love that it's so few ingredients. Wishing I had a piece in front of me right now!

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    1. My grandma taught me when I was a little older than her, so it bas been fun to teach her something Grandma taught me ... even if she needs constant help! :)

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  3. Yea, we had huge drifts too. I don't like shoveling one bit. Over the past 3 days we shoveled 6 TIMES! My arms haven't hurt this bad since volleyball season. :)

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    1. Tell me about it! My right side hurts almost every time I breathe :) Wellll, maybe not quite that bad, but close!

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  4. Oh my gosh, girl! That miserable cold and snow sounds no fun. Shoveling snow is the worst! :( But this? This looks delicious! The fact that it is four ingredients and healthy is blowing my mind. Mmmmm, I want some like right this second! Awesome recipe. :) XOXO

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    1. Shoveling brings out the muscles I didn't know I had haha! :) Thank you Erin, I'd send you some if I could!

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  5. Oh my gosh!!!!! Those photographs of the snow look GORGEOUS!!!! I'm sorry about the cleaning up afterward! But, for a girl who has never seen snow, it looks breathtakingly beautiful!!!!!!!!!!! You sister is such a cutieeee!!!!! Loveeeeeeeed her creations! :) And this fudge, oh this fudge!!!!! I love coconut fudge and this is healthy!!!!!!!! Definitely making these!!!!! :)

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    1. Snow IS gorgeous, no question, and after a while, shoveling it isn't so bad. God sure can paint beautiful landscapes with snow! Haha, I'll tell Abigail; she'll be embarrassedly happy ;) And yes, coconut fudge - so good!

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  6. Dear Mary Frances, It is a winter wonderland!! The snow here was so nice at first but the second snowfall this week was very wet and heavy to shovel.
    I think this summer when the weather gets so hot we will all be thinking of the cool, white snow. lol
    Abigail is adorable and looks so happy with her progress and accomplishment. You are a good teacher.
    The fudge looks wonderful and I do love anything coconut.
    Have a nice weekend. Blessings dear. Catherine xo

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    1. We had light snow both times, but each time it drifted, it got heavier. I've decided wet snow is best enjoyed when you are younger! :) Thanks Catherine! Abigail will be pleased to hear that. Hope you had a nice weekend, too!

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  7. I love your healthy fudge, Mary Francis! :D And I love the pink color ^_^

    Your sister is adorable! OMG how cute. Ahhh the snow...it is beautiful but after a while it gets exhausting xP I feel like this Winter is going on too long! Haha I was so excited and pumped during the holidays but now that they are over I kind of feel like now what? O.O

    I'm already in a Spring state of mind...I can't wait to start my garden and watch nature come to life! You sure got a lot of snow OMG! Well, enjoy your winter break. Relax and bake ;D

    xoxoxo,
    Tammy

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    1. I'm in a spring state of mind, too! It just snowed again though ... so, now I'm forcing myself into "let's shovel again" state of mind. I'm good with snow during Christmas, but after that? No thank! :) Thanks Tammy!

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  8. Lucky you, snow is so so so pretty! We never get it here though... just cold and windy days :--( And rain too *sighs*. Awwh, Abigail's too cute! :') And so is this fudge, what a lovely color! I can't believe it is healthy!
    Have a wonderful weekend my friend! xxx

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    1. I will say, if it is going to be cold and windy, I prefer snow. It is really pretty, even if it is a pain to shovel. Thanks Consuelo; wishing you a wonderful week!

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  9. I found a recipe for vegan candy that used nothing but coconut butter yesterday and haven't dared to make it yet. And now, I have a much much much better alternative. (you saved me!) The baby-pink colour and sprinkles make it look so cute as well!
    (Note: can I sign up for your knitting school too? ;) The scarf and headband Abigail made look amazing, can't believe that it's her first time knitting!)

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    1. Aw, well thank you! I hope you try it, it is fun to make AND fun to eat :)
      Haha, I would willing teach - knitting is a good for killing time. Abigail thinks you guys are so sweet!

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  10. Pretty please can you teach me how to knit?? I used to know how when I was younger but lost it. I love your sister's scarf. The color of this fudge is just so pretty!! And you know how I feel about anything coconut-y. Love it!!!

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    1. Wouldn't it be fun if a bunch of us could get together and actually teach other our hobbies other than cooking??
      I am such a sucker for coconut too - and pink! Thanks!

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  11. Your sister's soooo cute and you're such a good big sister for teaching her to knit! She is probably better at it then me. :-) The fudge is pretty and I love how easy it is! Great for when you need something sweet without a lot of fuss. I never had coconut butter before! I need to fix that. Have a great week! Hope things get back to normal.

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    1. Haha, probably not, but that's awfully sweet of you! Thanks Reeni, we haven't had snow for a couple days now! :)

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  12. Wow, you have a lot of snow but it looks like you guys are having fun too. The fudge looks delicious! :-)

    We are suppose to have another winter storm this week, coming in Tuesday and Wednesday.

    Michael
    http://michaelswoodcraft.wordpress.com/2014/02/09/strawberry-topped-cheesecake/

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    1. It has been fun! And this fudge was really good. :) Thanks!

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  13. Can the pink fudge be made a couple days in advance for a party, and stored in the freezer? Have you had any feedback from anyone trying that?

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    1. Hi! I stored mine in the fridge for four to five days before it was completely gone and it was fine. I don't know how coconut butter freezes, so I'm not sure if you could store it there or not. Let me know if you try it!

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  14. I love that your taught your sister to knit, even if she does ask for help often. That will be a good memory that will follow her for the rest of her life:) And she clearly has a knack for it!
    Your healthy fudge looks fabulous and I'm going to try it this evening (minus the synthetic food dye-my youngest is allergic and I don't care for the way it affects our brains in general) using a non-dairy powdered milk! As for snow, well I'm a single mom living in upstate NY...we get 2 feet every week around here until it piles up past our first floor windows. Shoveling in the early morning hours is a daily task here and the bane of my existence!!! I feel your pain. Your blog is darling, I am off to explore it some more. Thank you!

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    1. She has better hand eye coordination than most of us. :)
      The milk should work great! I hope you like it!
      2 feet every week? Wow - you have got to have great arms from all that shoveling! Shoveling in the morning is, um, shall we say, not my cup of tea. :) Thanks for your sweet comment, Dana! Have a wonderful day!

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  15. Love the colour of that Fudge, it's so pretty! Thanks for linking up your recipe at Sweet and Savoury Sunday's, we hope you link up again this weekend!

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    1. Thank YOU Laura! I love partying with you all!

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  16. This sounds amazing, I can't wait to try it out :)

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  17. Abigail is adorable! I too hate shoveling...will summer come soon PLEASE! ;)
    Love this pretty pink fudge. :)
    Tina at www.tinaschic.com

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