This easy vegan fudge combines some of the highest plant based sauces of calcium such as sesame seeds, figs, almonds and molasses to make a delicious fudge. If you’re following a plant-based/vegan or dairy-free diet you will undoubtedly come across someone that asks where you get your calcium from. A great recipe for vegan calcium.
One piece of this fudge provides over 35% of your RDA of calcium for a healthy adult (251 mg). For children 1-3 one square provides 70% of their calcium RDA. Also for children 4-10 a single square provides about 50% of their RDA of calcium.
CHOCOLATE AVOCADO FROSTING
One piece of this fudge provides over 35% of your RDA of calcium for a healthy adult (251 mg). For children 1-3 one square provides 70% of their calcium RDA. Also for children 4-10 a single square provides about 50% of their RDA of calcium.
Ingredients:
CALCIUM FUDGE- 1 cup / 150g dried Figs, stems removed
- 2 cups / 280g Sesame seeds
- 1 cup / 140g Almonds
- 1 cup Raisins
- 5 tbsp Blackstrap molasses
- 4 tbsp Cacao/Cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp Cinnamon
CHOCOLATE AVOCADO FROSTING
- 2 Avocados
- 4-6 tbsp Sweetener such as Maple or Coconut syrup
- 2 tbsp Coconut oil, you can leave out if you prefer but the icing won’t set as firm
- 4 tbsp Cacao/Cocoa powder
Instructions:
- Place the sesame seeds and almonds into your food processor and blend for a few mins until broken up.
- Add everything else for the fudge into the food processor and blend for a few mins until it all sticks together in a ball.
- Turn out the fudge into a pan about 8″ squared and press down.
- Blend all of the frosting ingredients together in a small jug, you may need to add a few tbsp of water.
- Spread the icing over the fudge and chill for it to set.
- Will last for three days in the fridge with the frosting or several weeks without the frosting and can be frozen.
