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    Sweet potato coconut butter fudge

    3 July 2017 by Amber | 8 Comments

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    Simple three ingredient chocolate fudge made with sweet potato and coconut butter. Vegan, sugar free and gluten free - perfect for Netflix emergencies.

    Simple three ingredient chocolate fudge made with sweet potato and coconut butter, that's naturally vegan, sugar free and gluten free.

    Sweet potato and coconut butter fudge (gluten free, vegan, sugar free).

    Can chocolate fudge be made without butter and sugar? And if it can, is it something you actually want to eat?

    These are questions I've been pondering for a while. Deep, existential stuff around here. Best contemplated from the couch, while watching Netflix in yoga pants.

    Coconut butter is your friend

    Making your own coconut butter has to be one of the simplest and most rewarding things you can do in the kitchen. It sets hard when chilled, just like coconut oil, but the key difference is that it’s full of coconut flesh and fibre – not just the fat.

    Coconut butter is great to use in sweet treats that need to be set firm, as I found with this raspberry and coconut butter fudge which I think of as a grown up version of coconut ice. I love this fudge and it was popular with my friends, though not sweet enough to pass the test with my daughter. Can't please everyone.

    Sweet potato in your fudge

    My aim here was to make something yummy and chocolatey, without the sugar. After seeing a video of luscious looking sweet potato frosting made with sweet potato puree and dark chocolate, I knew sweet potato (orange kumara) could be the key.

    I assure you, the sweet potato adds sweetness and depth of flavour, without tasting like vegetables. You'd never know it was there.

    The level of sweetness in this sweet potato fudge suits my tastebuds (that are naturally drawn to dark, bitter chocolate), but if you have a sweeter tooth you might like to add a tablespoon of maple or rice malt syrup to amp it up a touch.

    I simmered my sweet potatoes until soft, mashed them with a fork, then added them to the blender which already contained a batch of freshly made coconut butter and cocoa. Everything was whizzed until smooth then poured into a dish and chilled until set. So simple, so delicious.

    This fudge is rich and chocolatey, lightly sweet with a smooth mouth feel, and can be stored indefinitely in the freezer for Netflix emergencies. It's also ideal for anyone actively reducing their sugar intake.

    You'll need a high speed blender or really good food processor to make this recipe.

    Sweet potato and coconut butter fudge (gluten free, vegan, sugar free).
    Sweet potato and coconut butter fudge (gluten free, vegan, sugar free).
    Sweet potato and coconut butter fudge (gluten free, vegan, sugar free).

    Sweet potato coconut butter fudge

    Simple three ingredient chocolate fudge that's vegan, sugar free and gluten free. 
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    Prep time: 5 minutes
    Cook time: 15 minutes
    Total time: 20 minutes
    Course: Sweet treats
    Cuisine: Gluten free, Vegan
    Servings: 24
    Calories: 106kcal
    Author: Quite Good Food

    INGREDIENTS

    • 4 cups dessicated coconut (unsweetened)
    • 1 cup sweet potato puree (orange kumara - approx. 1 medium sized)
    • ¼ cup cocoa
    • Pinch of salt
    • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon or other spices (optional)

    INSTRUCTIONS

    • Peel and roughly chop the sweet potato (orange kumara). Simmer for 15 minutes or until fork tender. Drain and set aside to steam dry. 
    • While the sweet potato is cooking, make your coconut butter. Put dessicated coconut into a high speed blender and whiz until liquid and smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides a few times. Depending on your blender, this should take 2-5 minutes. 
    • Add cocoa powder and cinnamon (if using) to the coconut butter and blend to combine. 
    • Use a fork to mash the sweet potato and measure out a cup of puree. Add to blender and blend until smooth and well combined. The mixture will be very thick - I used a tamper with my blender to keep everything moving, if yours doesn't have one, make sure you stop and scrape down the sides a few times. 
    • Press mixture evenly into a lined dish, and refrigerate or freeze until firm (1-2 hours). 
    • Dust with extra cocoa (optional), slice into squares (I got 24) and store in a sealed container in the freezer. 
    • The fudge tastes best when allowed to soften a little at room temperature before eating, but you can eat it straight from the fridge or freezer if you can't wait.

    NUTRITION INFORMATION

    Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 145mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2240IU | Vitamin C: 2.5mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.7mg
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    Nutrition Facts
    Sweet potato coconut butter fudge
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 106 Calories from Fat 81
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 9g14%
    Saturated Fat 8g50%
    Sodium 9mg0%
    Potassium 145mg4%
    Carbohydrates 6g2%
    Fiber 3g13%
    Sugar 1g1%
    Protein 1g2%
    Vitamin A 2240IU45%
    Vitamin C 2.5mg3%
    Calcium 9mg1%
    Iron 0.7mg4%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    1. Maree

      July 03, 2017 at 11:07 pm

      How is this possible? I love it! Am going to try it with the non-vegetable treat eater child. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Amber

        July 04, 2017 at 7:15 pm

        I'd definitely suggest adding a little sweetener for a sceptical kid 😉

        Reply
    2. narf7

      July 04, 2017 at 7:52 am

      This looks amazing. Thank you for sharing the recipe with us all 🙂

      Reply
      • Amber

        July 04, 2017 at 7:16 pm

        Thank you xx

        Reply
    3. Amanda

      July 04, 2017 at 5:24 pm

      I am so intrigued. I can't wait to try this.

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      • Amber

        July 04, 2017 at 7:19 pm

        Thanks Amanda x

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    4. Linda

      September 24, 2021 at 2:25 pm

      5 stars
      Wow... Just wow.
      I've tried numerous sweet potato fudge recipes but this one is by far the easiest and tastiest! Never made coconut butter before - I've got a new trick in the kitchen now! I found it to be much better than the recipes which use coconut oil.
      I added hazelnuts at my son's request, and a bit of maple syrup. Yummo!
      Thank you so much for this wonderful recipe - it'll be our go to healthier treat now!

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      • Amber

        October 16, 2021 at 1:11 pm

        Awesome feedback, thank you! Hazelnuts would be a fab addition 🙂

        Reply

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