MAPLE PECAN TAHINI FREEZER FUDGE
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This fudge has been a huge hit with all of my taste testers. It’s luscious and creamy with a wonderful maple flavour and a nice little crunch from the pecans. Bonus is, it’s vegan, paleo, keto, refined sugar free, and packed with healthy fats and protein, too!
Tahini is made by grinding sesame seeds and is loaded with vitamins and minerals including calcium, magnesium, copper, zinc and iron. It is easy to digest; a great source of protein and healthy fat; and rich in anticancer, heart-healthy plant lignans as well as methionine, which helps support liver detoxification.
Ingredients for 12 pieces:
1 cup room temperature “drippy” tahini (like Soom or Artisana)
2 to 4 Tbsp coconut oil, melted, adjusted to desired consistency
1/4 cup Nuzest Clean Lean Smooth Vanilla protein powder
1/4 cup Lakanto Maple sugar-free monk fruit sweetener (or substitute pure maple syrup)
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/4 cup chopped pecans (omit for nut-free)
optional salt flakes for topping
Directions:
Line a 5x7” pan with parchment.
Put tahini and 2 Tbsp melted coconut oil in a medium bowl and beat with a hand mixer. Add protein powder, sweetener, and salt and continue to beat until smooth. Add an additional tablespoon or two of coconut oil if mixture too thick or dry and adjust sweetness and salt to taste.
Fold in pecans, reserving a few for topping.
Scrape the fudge into the prepared pan. Smooth the top and sprinkle with remaining nuts and salt as desired.
Freeze until firm then cut into squares. Enjoy!
Maple Pecan Tahini Fudge can be stored in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 months.
