12/16/2025
Looking for a healthier fudge bar that still hits the mark for a tasty holiday treat? Try this recipe that combines dark chocolate with avocado and almond butter to ramp up the fiber but still keep the soft, creamy texture. It's a hefty square (no scrimping on portions) for less than 250 calories. More filling and less calorie dense than that slice of pie you've been eyeing🙂
Recipe:
4 ozs Dark Chocolate (chopped, at least 70% cacao)
1/2 Avocado (ripe)
1/3 cup Maple Syrup
1/3 cup Almond Butter
1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
1 1/2 tbsps Cocoa Powder
1/2 tsp Sea Salt
2 tbsps Water (cold)
1/4 cup Peanuts or Walnuts (chopped)
Directions:
Place the chocolate in a bowl and melt in the microwave in 30-second intervals or over a double boiler. Set aside to cool. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on both sides. Place the avocado, maple syrup, and almond butter in a food processor. Process until completely smooth, about one minute. Add the vanilla, cocoa powder, salt, and water and pulse until incorporated. Add the melted chocolate and pulse again to combine.
Transfer the fudge to the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Top with nuts. Place in the freezer to set for at least eight hours. Remove the fudge and slice into 8 squares. Keep them stored in the fridge or freezer for best results.
One square contains approximately 230 calories, 20g of carbs (with 4g of fiber), 16g of fat, and 4g of protein. The dark chocolate, avocado, and almond butter in this recipe are rich in monounsaturated fats, which are known to be heart-healthy. The avocado and walnuts provide a good amount of dietary fiber which helps to fill you up!
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