Gotcha!
That’s what May said to us poor folks in Texas. Throughout April, we were treated to warm, sunny weather. But May hits and—bam!—suddenly it’s pouring rain and 40 degrees!
So much for April showers bring May flowers.
In an attempt to brighten my mood, I turned to chocolate.
My afternoon snack did the trick: chocolate-raspberry fudge.
Aren’t they supercalifraga-adorable-licious?!?
Expialidocious. Instead of making a cake, as I normally do with this recipe, I cut the fudge into bites this time. Who doesn’t love bites, right? Just looking at the photo makes me smile again. Oh, and now I want some more fudge! So that you don’t have to click back, here’s the recipe again:
Chocolate-Raspberry Fudge Bites
- 80g raspberries (2/3cup)
- 3 tbsp cocoa powder (16g)
- 4 tbsp coconut butter or Homemade Coconut Butter
- Scant 1/16th tsp salt
- Sweetener: I like 5g agave, but my testers like 1 1/2 to 2 tbsp (20-30g)
Melt your coconut butter, then add the raspberries (I like to use frozen, thawed berries and melt them a little too) and other ingredients. (I have not tried this recipe with coconut oil, and therefore I can’t vouch for the results if you make that substitution.) Mash until it’s completely smooth, like chocolate butter. (If you wish, you can use a blender, but I never do. I just put it all in a Magic Bullet short cup and mash with a spoon. Use as frosting, or fridge/freeze. (If you freeze, be sure to thaw before eating.) This makes a very small serving (I used a mini springform for the slice in the photo), so if you want a regular-sized cake, make a bigger batch!! (Triple or quadruple for a normal-sized cake.)
See original fudge cake post for Nutritional Information.
(This version probably has fewer calories because raspberries aren’t as calorically-dense as bananas… but what’s a calorie-count anyway, if not an estimate?)
Unfortunately, while chocolate and raspberries work wonders for one’s mood, they have no effect on brightening dismal weather. It continued to rain all day… with more rain predicted for tomorrow. Yuck.
Dinner was comfort on a plate: Bread-Free Vegan Stuffing
In between snack and dinner, I escaped to the mall—I go stir-crazy if cooped up in the house all day (even if I’ve gotten exercise via the dreadmill). But before my great escape, I managed to make some yummy things in the oven. You might have heard me talking about these mysterious yummy things, yesterday, on Twitter. 😉
This week is going to be full-on desserts!
Cake, cookie dough, chocolate… prepare your tummies! Starting tomorrow, when things get sprinkled.
Want a sneak peek? Click for a preview of the Cake-Batter Doughnuts…
All your posts look absolutely delicious.
Incidentally, I’ve had frozen raspberries on my shopping list for so many weeks in a row I’d forgotten what I wanted them for! Cha-ching! NOW I remember! Your devine recipes. 🙂
Thanks Katie.
Thank YOU for the sweet comment :).
DESSERTS <3 My favorite! I'm so excited for the donuts!
I've been meaning to ask you how you would recommend I use cocont butter. I finally nabbed a sample packet while I was in California. I've been hesitant to buy a full jar because it's so pricy and I wanted to try it first. How would you recommend I use the two tbsps? You are coconut butter queen after all!
Oh my gosh… two tablespoons… that’s like a tease… how on earth can I pick just one favorite way? Too hard!!! Next question please! 😉
I’m thinking, you gotta try a little straight-up, first. And then… well, I’d say this fudge, but you need more than 2T. So… either on pancakes or as melties. Or raw macaroons. Or mixed with melted banana and then spread on toast. Or… oh wait, that’s way more than one idea. Oops!
Do be sure to let me know how you end up using it! And what you think of it!
Ah I’m SO excited for all of your desserts! Those fudge bites look delicious!
For me, Gotcha is a game I just learned where a group of people stand in a circle with one palm open in front of the person to their left and their right finger hovering over the open palm of another person’s hand in front of you. On the count of 3, you try to catch the finger that’s hoverinh above your hand, and you try to prevent your other finger from being caught.
Sorry for my randomness. It’s just that your mention of Gotcha made me smile….
Your chocolate raspberry fudge looks amazing.
LOL I love that game! I always lose, though!
I luuuuurve Mary Poppins! Totally one of my favorite disney movies! And who doesn’t love Julie Andres!?
You have totally convinced me to get a donut pan….donut shaped things are just more fun!
*Andrews…..oops 😉
im totally making this fudge since i am not a fan of bananas! oh i get cabin fever like crazy! totally relate!
OK – made the raw fudge cake tonight. Made a few changes to give it a protein boost. Went with: 1 TBSP cocnut butter, half banana, 1 TSP cocoa, 1/2 scoop chocolate protein powder, and about 2TBSP greek yogurt, couple drops stevia. Frozen chocolate fudge heaven. Keep those ideas coming!! Love this blog!
Aww I’m so excited you tried it… and I love your protein powder addition :). I keep meaning to try protein powder in it, but I haven’t gotten around to it yet.
I just about went crazy today–I was stuck inside doing take-home exams and keeping an eye on my new pup. I need time outside!!
Your new pup is adorable! I think your professors would understand if you didn’t do the exams, opting to play with your puppy instead ;).
uh-oh. better bring out my stretchy pants! 😛 that looks too creamy. that’s a good thing haha.