Paleo Fudge

One of the best ways to enjoy chocolate is in the form of fudge! Unfortunately, these adorable, melt-in-your-mouth squares can pack up to 400 calories and over 20 grams of fat in one little square! That's way too much for my calorie budget. Time to experiment...

Many of you may have heard about the Paleo, or "Caveman" Diet. In short, it is eating in a way that mimics the way our caveman ancestors ate. This diet includes things like meat, seafood, vegetables and nuts. It excludes dairy, sugar, and processed foods. While I choose not to prescribe to any diets out there, I have had some fun experimenting with Paleo recipes that offer healthy versions of unhealthy favorites. This fudge recipe is great because it's easy, super rich and satisfying, and won't cause spikes in your blood sugar. Best of all? One square is only 98 calories!

Paleo Fudge
1/2 C unsweetened coconut
1/3 C coconut oil
3/4 C peanut butter
1/4 C honey
1/2 C unsweetened cocoa powder

Directions:  Mix coconut and cocoa powder together in a bowl. Stir coconut oil, peanut butter and honey over low heat until melted; add this mixture to the dry ingredients and mix together. Pour into an 8x8 inch square baking dish lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate for 3-4 hours. Remove and cut into 25 squares. Keep refrigerated in an airtight container.