Raw nutella fudge squares - vegan + gf + refined sf

I think it should be compulsory to teach people from a young age how to make chocolate at home? What a great skill to have when those cravings come about and the closest thing is an over-processed bar that now barely classifies as chocolate.

It’s so easy to do once you know how and I love being able to play with different flavours and texture. Whether it’s truffles, bark or fudge it’s my quick and easy go to for when my inner chocolate monster comes out (aka about 5 o clock/ 9 o clock every night?) Grab a few squares of this and it’s so rich and indulgent she won’t come back until at least the same time the next day.

This chocolate variety is raw and has a fudgey texture with crunchy roasted hazelnuts on top. I used Aduna’s new Super-Cacao in the mix because of its incredible heart-health claim as well as Cacao’s general wellness amazingness! Make a batch of this fudge to satisfy your chocolate cravings whilst benefiting from the ingredient’s nutritional benefits!

RECIPE (makes approx 16 squares)

INGREDIENTS:

200g creamed coconut 4 tbsp Aduna Super Cacao 5 tbsp pure canadian maple syrup 1 tsp vanilla extract Handful of chopped, roasted hazelnuts to decorate

METHOD:

Line a loaf tin or deep baking tin with baking parchment.

Roughly chop the creamed coconut block into smaller chunks and add to a saucepan over a low-medium heat.

Continue to stir until a thick, smooth liquid.

Fold in the remaining ingredients until evenly combined.

Add in any optional extras such as dried fruit, cacao nibs or nuts, reserving some for the top.

Pour the thick-chocolatey mixture into the lined tin and spread evenly across with a spatula, altering the thickness based on preference.

Scatter the chopped hazelnuts over the top and place in the fridge or freezer and allow the fudge to set for approximately 20-30 minutes before slicing up into squares.

Chocolate cravings- sorted! ;)