Guest Post - Butter Me Up

My dear friend (who is also my husband's cousin) has a great blog featuring indulgent desserts and wonderful recipes and lucky for me she is today's guest spot! Dessert is a super treat for me, so when I go for it, it needs to be good. I can always trust that Katie gives the good. Besides being dang funny, she is a wonderful baker and I got crazy excited when she mentioned this Primal Fudge. I'm on my way to the store now to get the ingredients... can't wait to get Buttered Up! 

Katie and her boys...

PRIMAL FUDGE

A few weeks ago I saw a post on Pinterest for Primal fudge - which basically means that if you are following a Paleo diet, you can eat this chocolate crack. It has no dairy, no refined sweeteners, and the fat source is coconut oil and nut butter, which are overall healthier for you than the usual butter/whipping cream combo found in traditional fudge. It is super simple to put together. The hardest part is waiting the 10 minutes for them to harden in the freezer. As a side note, these are best eaten right out of the freezer or refrigerator, as they tend to melt fairly quickly. Not great for traveling but who needs to travel with fudge??

PRIMAL FUDGE

1/2 cup extra virgin coconut oil
1/2 cup smooth nut butter of choice (I used a peanut/almond butter combo-salted)
1/2 cup good quality cocoa powder (I love Trader Joe's brand)
1/4-1/3 cup honey (agave also works)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Over low heat, melt the coconut oil. Add the nut butter, vanilla, and honey. Whisk vigorously until combined. Finish by adding the cocoa powder and beating well. Pour into paper cupcake liners and freeze for at least 10 minutes before devouring. Store in airtight container in freezer or fridge.

Alternatively, you can melt coconut oil and blend all ingredients in your VitaMix or Cuisinart.

You can see more of Katie's decadent recipes at www.buttermeupbaker.blogspot.com