Like I promised you in my last post, I’m preparing some healthier chocolate involving recipes for Valentine’s Day and I’m starting off with the quickest and easiest! I set out to make some not-so-healthy, but yet healthier than normal Nutella fudge, but then I added avocado. What. I don’t know. But you can’t taste the avocado at all so don’t worry about it messing with the chocolatey taste!
The texture isn’t exactly like fudge but if you’ve ever had cocoa powder + coconut oil fudge before, you probably know that it’s not that fudgy. That’s where the avocado comes in! It gives the candy some body and makes it way more creamy than the usual “healthy” fudge.
I thought that the avocado would make the fudge go bad pretty quickly, but it’s been going strong for two weeks now. Avocados are just magical like that.
You can use Nutella or healthier homemade Nutella. Whatever you have around will do. There’s no sugar in this recipe other than what’s in the Nutella, so if you use something other than Nutella, you might have to add some honey or sugar. Just add it to taste!
And if you’re not in the mood to make this slightly funky (I mean, come on, despite its deliciousness, it has avocados in it…) recipe, try this one: chocolate Nutella fudge. I’ve made it several times and it’s SO easy and delicious. And very Nutella-y!
The big difference in the two recipes, at least for me, is that I don’t feel bad after having eaten several pieces of the healthy version. And for someone with a portion control problem, that’s a huge plus! If you make this, please don’t expect it to taste like staight-up, sugar-filled Nutella fudge. It tastes like healthier chocolate fudgy candy (but awesome nonetheless!)
So what’s your favorite recipe with Nutella? Normally I don’t make things with Nutella because Mr. Texanerin usually prefers eating it with a spoon from the jar, but I’m open to suggestions!
Healthier Nutella Fudge
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I had been meaning to make this since you posted it and I finally did. So silly where as it takes very little time to prepare. I really enjoyed it! The avocado gave it a nice creamy texture. I too have a portion control problem and loved that this wasn't really sweet so after eating a few pieces I felt satisfied and not sick and filled with self loathing. haha.
Same here! With normal fudge, I just want to eat it all. But this, I don't know… I just didn't have that feeling. And I liked that! Maybe because it's not as good as real fudge, but still really nice in a different way. :) Thank you as always for your feedback! You get my #1-feedback-leaver award. :D
Very good idea of using avocado. Nice recipe.
I always seem to have some leftover avocado hanging around and this sounds like a cool idea to use it up!
Love this recipe. Great call on using the avocado.
Thanks! :)
It certainly looks very fudgy. I've been wanting to try avocado with chocolate for a while, but can never find a ripe avocado when I need one! I've really enjoyed the raw chocolates I've made so far, but need to experiment a lot more.
I buy lots of avocados at once and freeze them if I don't use them up quick enough. Then I use them for smoothies! They made them so creamy. :) Good luck with your experimentations!
I just have to post this: http://www.buzzfeed.com/emofly/the-easiest-and-best-valentines-day-gift-ever =-.)
Hahaha. I am 100% going to do that for my husband. He eats it by the spoonful so this will suit him fine. Thanks for the link! :)
This looks perfect and super tasty! I've been seeing the avocado chocolate combo around lately, so it must be a good one!
OH MY GOSH. Your site is called Hidden Fruit and Veggies?! Holy cow. Where have you been all my life? I need to check it out!
I've seen several recipes recently for chocolate and avocado…sounds like something I need to try!
Yeah you do! Start off with some pudding or something. It's more fun than this! :)
oh goodness…this fudge looks perfect and love the healthier version…avocado in chocolate taste so amazing!
Thanks! I just love how creamy they make things. I'm allergic to bananas and I guess a normal person would have used bananas here… but no. Avocados for the win! :D
I think my hubby would love this. If we were eating sugar this month, I'd totally make them for him for Valentine's Day!
No sweets?! I'll have to go check our your blog and see what's going on with that. None at all?! Oy. That's great! Wish I could do that, too. :)
I love nutella and I love healthy sweets!
Woohoo! Then you should like this. :)
This sounds sooo good + I love any sweet that's been made healthier. YUM!
Thank you, Amy! :)
Everything about this post has me screaming "YES!". In love.
Hehe. Happy you like it!
Delicious recipe, so simple too!
Thanks! :)
I don't always make/eat fudge but these are totally great and I love that they are healthier! :) With nutella in them? I'm diving right in!
Thanks! I actually love "real" fudge but have such a problem not eating all of it uncontrollably. Here… yeah, I don't really care. :)
Sounds delicious! Can't wait to try these!
I hope you like it! :)
This for sure qualifies as healthy nutella fudge, I love it. I need to make something like this for my next fudge recipe because I don't think I can't stand the super sweet fudge anymore. It looks good and tasty but just a couple of bites and I am good to go!! Like you mention, I think is better knowing that you are eating something healthy and not feeling guilty while eating it is the best part.
My problem with real fudge is that a few pieces is not enough for me! Like your Bailey's fudge is still the best fudge ever but it makes SO much. I feel compelled to eat it all. :(
They look perfect!!! Love the heart sprinkles too!
Thanks! And those heart sprinkles are the only good ones I've found in Germany. :)
I think those look perfect, and I love the avocado addition. Anything that makes eating 10 of them at a time feel like youre being healthy ;) So perfect!
Haha. Other than the Nutella, I feel very happy with the healthy-ness of these. So yes… eat up. ;)
I love creamy avocado in desserts- this looks amazing! And yesterday was Nutella day, or so I've heard, but I failed to actually imbibe Nutella… sooo I might just have to make a batch of these to make up for it. ;)
Was it?! Yay! I actually posted something for Nutella Day. And I hope you like these if you try them!
Mmmm…avocado chocolate fudge? Sounds very interesting. I can imagine it will make for a creamy texture.
I know what "interesting" means. I'm the expert at, "Oh… how interesting." ;) Haha. Just kidding. It is weird! But you can't taste it so it's all good.
Avocado flesh? I've heard of using the pale green part of the avocado, but not the flesh part. And despite there being avocado in these, they look so tasty! I need to start trusting you more, I mean you /were/ right about not being able to taste the cottage cheese in those pancakes.
That is the avocado flesh! You're thinking of the skin. :) Definitely never trust me if I tell you to use the dark, hard green outer part because that would be nasty. ;) And hehe… yeah, trust me more with the funky recipes. Have you seen those chickpea cookies? They're the weirdest recipe I've come up with but the most popular.
Ok, yeah, that would make much more sense. Because eating the hard shell doesn't seem appetizing at all :/
Mmm such a delight!
Perfection, Erin! I love this. Great way to enjoy a little indulgence!
Thanks! :)
I like the addition of avocado – it looks like it gives the fudge such a lovely rich and creamy texture.
I tried this recipe without the avocado and it just wasn't the same. It was like eating flavored coconut oil. Yuck!