{"id":136,"date":"2017-07-28T05:52:24","date_gmt":"2017-07-28T10:52:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jmcutlery.com\/wiz\/?p=136"},"modified":"2021-05-10T15:00:21","modified_gmt":"2021-05-10T19:00:21","slug":"healthy-dairy-free-chocolate-fudgsicle-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jmcutlery.com\/wiz\/healthy-dairy-free-chocolate-fudgsicle-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy Dairy-Free Chocolate Fudgesicle Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"

No ice-cream churn needed!\u00a0\u00a0*\u00a0 <\/span>Healthy Creamy Chocolate
\nFudgesicles,\u00a0Dairy-Free, Intense Flavor, Made with\u00a0Real
\nDark Chocolate!
\nYou thought these were only to be eaten as
\noccasional special treats.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Did you know? This Fudgesicle is a good way to
\nrelieve anxiety and\u00a0put you in a pleasant mood!
\nDark chocolate, coffee, and\u00a0\u00a0omega-3 fats\u00a0<\/a><\/span>
\ntend to boost your mood, whereas sugar,
\nwheat (gluten) and processed foods have been
\nlinked to a greater risk for depression and anxiety.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>
\n<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nCreamy Chocolate Fudge Popsicle Recipe
\n<\/span><\/span>No ice-cream churn needed
\nDairy-free <\/span><\/span>(Kosher Pareve)
\n<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

4 to 6 Fudgesicle<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/strong>This recipe filled my processor.
\n(For 8, make this amount twice.)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\nFudgesicle Recipe
\n(all ingredients at room temperature.)
\n<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

1 defrosted overripe sliced banana<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0(Room Temperature)<\/span><\/p>\n

Need ripe bananas fast?<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

1 cup +2 tbs. coconut cream full fat (with no additives but water)
\n(Low fat milk becomes too frozen)<\/span>
\n<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

4 tbs. dark chocolate broken
\n1 tbs. unsweetened Cocoa or Cacao
\nmelted with
\n1 tsp coconut<\/span> oil and 1 tbs maple syrup)
\n<\/span>1 to 3 tbs. maple syrup or honey (to taste).
\nIt becomes a bit less sweet when frozen.
\n(Do not use Sugar-free sweetener. It
\ntends to be too icy).<\/span><\/p>\n

1\/8 tsp salt
\n1\/4 tsp tapioca starch<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
\n1\/2 tsp of vanilla or vodka will help keep<\/span>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0fudge pops from freezing rock hard.<\/span><\/p>\n

OPTIONAL:<\/strong>
\nMix in 1 to 3 tbs. tahini, peanut, (or any nut) butter
\nwhich makes it extra creamy.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nInstructions:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n


\n<\/span>Dairy-free fudgsicles ( I use coconut cream in place
\nof yogurt).<\/span>\u00a0If you want the the classic tart yogurt flavor,
\nyou may add to the coconut cream:\u00a01\/2 tsp to 1 tsp
\napple cider vinegar to taste. You can alternatively use
\nnon-dairy yogurt.<\/span><\/p>\n


\nCarefully melt the chocolate pieces with a bit of
\ncoconut oil. I give them 20 seconds at
\na time in the microwave and stir. Ingredients
\nneed to be room temperature to keep
\nchocolate in a liquid state for blending.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Combine all ingredients until smooth.
\n(Omit the vanilla if using vanilla-flavored yogurt.)<\/span>
\nI recommend using a food processor or blender or
\nimmersion blender to ensure thorough blending.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Taste, and add more sweetener if needed \u2013 you<\/span>
\nwant the mixture to taste a little too sweet, as<\/span>
\nsweetness level will decrease once frozen.<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Pour into popsicle molds or dixie cups. Freeze. <\/span>
\n After about a 1\/2 hour, I insert popsicle sticks into
\nthe fudgsicles <\/span>and return them to the freezer.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Tip: To re-use your molds, you can carefully run tops of<\/span>
\n frozen pops<\/span> (in molds) under water, just until they\u00a0let go.
\nLay the frozen pops in an airtight container in the freezer.
\nSeparate with foil if necessary.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\n
\n

The Health benefits of chocolate<\/strong><\/span>.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Today, chocolate is lauded for its tremendous antioxidant
\npotential. The higher the cocoa <\/span><\/span>content, the more health benefits
\nthere are and the less sugar content, which is better for overall
\nhealth.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201dThe recent discovery of biologically active phenolic compounds<\/span>
\nin cocoa has stimulated research on its effects in aging, oxidative<\/span>
\nstress, blood pressure regulation, and atherosclerosis.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The potential benefits of daily chocolate consumption, may include:
\nImproved liver enzyme levels, preventing cognitive decline, reduced
\ninsulin resistance, reducing the risk of cardiovascular problems,
\nmight help reduce low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels,
\nalso known as \u201cbad fats.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dark chocolate has the highest cocoa content, which means it has<\/span>
\nthe highest levels of antioxidants \u2013<\/span>specifically, flavonoids \u2013 which
\nare molecules that can prevent some forms of cell damage.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Those who eat chocolate every day were found to have reduced
\ninsulin resistance and The effect was stronger the higher the
\nchocolate consumption, the team reports.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Drinking tea and coffee, rich in the
\nantioxidants polyphenols, have the
\npotential to spur chocolate\u2019s benefits
\nfor reduced risk <\/span><\/span>of developing diabetes,
\nheart disease, or stroke.<\/span><\/p>\n

Expectant mothers: eating 30 grams
\nof chocolate every day during pregnancy
\nmight benefit fetal growth and development.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

** Studies suggest moderate chocolate
\nconsumption at least once weekly.
\n<\/span><\/span>There are health benefits to chocolate,
\nand, there are negative aspects to chocolate. As ever, moderation
\nis the key. Overconsumption can lead to health problems, such as
\ntooth decay and obesity.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*Findings in the British Journal of Nutrition from a study by<\/span><\/span>
\n Warwick Medical School, United Kingdom<\/span><\/span>
\n Luxembourg Institute of Health<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

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Notes<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

\u00a92017 The Kitchen Wizard -All images & content are copyright protected.
\nPlease do not use my images without prior permission. If you want to republish
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