Coconut date fudge

1 1/2 cup of firm pitted dates

1/4 cup maple syrup

1/3 cup almond butter or cashew butter

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Coconut flakes for topping (optional)

Instructions

Add dates, maple syrup, almond butter or cashew butter to a food processor. Blend for about 3 minutes until it forms a ball.

Prepare parchment paper and add the mix to the paper using a wet spatula pressing the mixture down until even.

Cover over with extra parchment paper and roll out with a rolling pin until the mixture is fully even.

Freeze overnight and chop into small bite size squares.

Best served cold and stored in the freezer until you want to enjoy.

Health Benefits

Dates are an ideal food for improved energy and brain function.

They are a good source of vitamin A & B-complex and they are rich in minerals such as iron, calcium, manganese, and potassium.

Dates are known to help build bone and muscle strength and have been used for thousands of years by athletes to improve physical endurance, agility, and stamina.

They also help to control heart rate and blood pressure which offers protection against strokes and coronary heart diseases

Are you inspired to make coconut date fudge or as Rían calls it “Co Co”.

Aisling xo