Modded Phat Fudge

Ever heard the phrase "Fat is Phat"? That's what this fudge is all about. Because fat is good for you. End of story!

Before we get to the recipe, I want to make it perfectly clear right off the bat: I am not the creator of Phat Fudge. Mary, The Paleo Chef, is the genius.

This is simply a modded (modified) recipe that I've found I really enjoy and want to share with you! I absolutely don't want to try and take the credit for the original creation. In fact, I heartily encourage you to check out the original first. Because the original is always best, right? After that, come right back here and check out my version. Make both. Compare. Rejoice at all the delicious phat fudge on your hands.

I made my version because Mary clearly tells everyone in her post to experiment. So that's what I did. I seriously love the original recipe, but it's just too much fun to change it up. Easy, too!

Frankly, I wanted a way of making my phat fudge stretch a little further. Even though I make my own ghee, it still can get pretty pricey when I'm using a cup a week for phat fudge. Same with tahini! So, if I could add something else to make each batch last a littler longer, I'm totally game.

Coconut butter was the best solution. (Well, for now. Until I come up with another modded phat fudge recipe!)

Not only does it still taste great, it keeps well in the fridge. The original recipe is best stored in the freezer, but with this modified version the texture is absolutely perfect when stored in the fridge. Plus, it makes significantly more than the original (thanks to the extra cup of ingredients!), so it lasts a lot longer. Finally, coconut butter is CHEAP. Especially if you make your own. Not sure how to make your own? Just throw a bag of coconut flakes in a blender and blend until smooth. DONE.

Now, I don't add sweetener of any kind to my phat fudge. I like it that way. But if it's just too weird to eat unsweetened fudge, you can refer to the original phat fudge recipe and add honey like it says to.

What makes this fudge so phat? Well, it's full of good-for-you stuff like anti-inflammatory turmeric and energy (and libido)-boosting maca. The fat provides quick energy and won't cause you to "crash". Even unsweetened (to me), it tastes like a treat, but it's basically a little nutrition energy bomb.

I'm not suggesting you eat a whole batch at once. That would just be overkill! One batch lasts me (at least) two weeks. I either have a square in the morning or as quick, easy fuel before a workout. And the taste is so killer, I'm literally going to bed every night in anticipation of eating it in the morning. Because priorities.

Anyway, I hope you like my modded version of phat fudge! There may be more coming. Someday. So watch for that. Subscribe to my newsletter if you want to stay up to date without your inbox getting flooded. Or, you know, the tons of other social media I'm on.

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