Rich Black Bean Fudge
2
Points®
Total time: 1 hr 12 min • Prep: 10 min • Cook: 2 min • Serves: 36 • Difficulty: Easy
When pureed with cocoa powder, dates, vanilla, and coconut oil, black beans miraculously become fudge! Their flavor blends seamlessly with the chocolate-coconut notes, and they become smooth, creamy, and, well, fudgy. We soften the dates first by bringing them to a boil with water; this helps ensure they puree more easily. Be sure to purchase whole dates and remove the pits yourself, as they tend to be much softer and creamier than pre-pitted dates. Store the fudge in the refrigerator for up to one week or in the freezer for up to one month.
Ingredients
Medjool dates
4 item(s)
Canned low sodium black beans
15 oz
Unsweetened cocoa powder
0.5 cup(s)
Powdered sugar (confectioner's)
0.25 cup(s)
Vanilla extract
2 tsp
Kosher salt
0.25 tsp
Coconut oil
5 Tbsp
Instructions
1
Place the dates in a small microwave-safe bowl and cover them with water. Microwave on High until the water boils, about 2 minutes. Drain.
2
In the bowl of a food processor, combine the dates, beans, cocoa, sugar, vanilla, and salt; process on high until well blended, about 1 minute. Drizzle with the oil; process until the mixture is completely smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed, 1 to 2 minutes.
3
Line an 8-inch square baking pan with plastic wrap. Spread the fudge mixture evenly into a thin layer in the pan. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour. Lift the fudge from the pan with the plastic wrap; cut into 6 rows each way to form 36 squares.
4
Serving size: 1 square
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