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Happy National Chocolate Day: Creamy Chocolate Chia Fudge

December 27, 2011 by KerryAnn 9 Comments

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I always assumed that National Chocolate Day would be Valentine’s Day or maybe Sweetest Day in October, but I found out this week that I was wrong.  In fact, I find it funny they sandwiched it between Christmas and New Year’s, when most people are bemoaning their holiday indiscretions and attempting to swear off sweets.  For example, yesterday’s post.

Let’s celebrate with something chocolately, only slightly sweet and loaded with good fat.  With chia seeds and raw cacao powder, it’s a winner.

I like to use the black chia seeds from Nutiva through Green PolkaDot Box as they have a good nutritional profile and are a less expensive way to get additional omega 3s in your diet after you’ve taken your cod liver oil.  They’re easy to digest and very flexible.  I also use the raw cacao powder from Divine Organics, also from Green PolkaDot Box.  Green PolkaDot Box has the best prices on both that I’ve found online or anywhere locally.

Raw cacao powder has many antioxidants, minerals and vitamins.  Two tablespoons has 5% of your daily calcium, 22% of your daily iron and 42% of your daily magnesium, along with 6 grams of protein and only 6 available carbs. In comparison, Hershey’s cocoa powder has 4% of iron, no calcium, magnesium isn’t listed and it only has less than 2 grams of protein for 2 available carbs. While chocolate does contain caffeine, it isn’t in large enough amounts that I feel an effect from it. 

I don’t believe chocolate deserves the bad wrap it’s been given in traditional foods circles. It seems the sugar added to most commercial chocolates and the caffeine content are the two issues that caused its poor reputation among followers of Nourishing Traditions. However, I don’t believe it’s fair to give that judgment on home-made items done with quality sweeteners and raw cacao powder.  It’s a food I continue to use in my diet, albeit in limited amounts.

When I do consume chocolate, I try to always use the raw powder instead of the processed cocoa powder and consume it with little sweetener and lot of good fat.  For me, that normally takes the form of some type of coconut oil candy.  This recipe is a good, creamy alternative if you find the nut butter cups or peppermint patties or even the peanut butter bean fudge are too much coconut oil at one time for you.  It makes a regular appearance on my afternoon snack rotation.

Creamy Chocolate Chia Fudge

From the Menu Mailer

Hands-on: 15 minutes
Hands-off: 20m-8hr, 2+ hrs

1 Tbs yogurt (dairy or coconut)plus enough water or milk to make 1/3 cup
2 tsp chia seeds
1/2 cup coconut oil, heated until just melted and cooled but still liquid – virgin or expeller pressed will work.
1/3 cup cocoa powder or raw cacao powder
1-2 Tbs honey plus stevia to taste
1/2 tsp vanilla
dash salt
Up to 1-1/2 cups chopped or finely ground crispy or raw nuts, coconut flakes, chopped, dried fruit and the like

In a medium bowl, whisk together the yogurt, water/milk and chia seeds. Allow to sit for 20 minutes to 8 hours.

Stir in the coconut oil, cocoa powder, honey, vanilla and salt and whisk until well-blended. Stir in the remaining ingredients.

Turn into an 8×8 pan and smooth the top. Cover and chill until set. Cut into pieces and serve.

Store leftovers in the fridge.

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I'm KerryAnn Foster, a crazy vibrant Jesus Freak with a heart full of hope. I'm not afraid to love on the least of these or get my hands dirty. This blog is my journey from ineffective, uptight, obese wallflower to a woman on fire for God and living the most vibrant, passionate life possible!

I live in the mountains of Western North Carolina with my husband, Jeff, and our two teens. I blog about self-confidence, health and home, homeschooling and living a vibrant, wide-open Jesus-centered lifestyle. I have over seventeen years of real food, natural lifestyle and health experience. We have homeschooled our children since birth and both Jeff and I run home-based businesses. We're crazy, we know it, and we love every second of it!

Read about my journey to health through celiac disease, PCOS, food allergies, obesity, adrenal fatigue and heavy metals.

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  1. Dia says

    December 27, 2011 at 12:51 pm

    I also love chia! This sounds delightful – & I’ll use my own coconut milk kefir!
    I Have chia soaking for my morning smoothie – coconut milk kefir, baked squash, applesauce, frozen blueberries, & 1 Tbsp chia seeds; whizzed in the blender!

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    • KerryAnn Foster says

      December 27, 2011 at 2:24 pm

      I use chia a lot in smoothies, too. It’s a good option to sneak them into kids without the kids noticing the texture.
      KerryAnn Foster recently posted..Happy National Chocolate Day: Creamy Chocolate Chia Fudge

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  2. Yogi says

    December 29, 2011 at 2:15 pm

    Is it safe to assume that the nuts, flakes, or fruits are optional? I’d like this to be a pure chocolate treat with no extras but I wasn’t sure if that compromised the taste. It’s for my very, very selective 11 yr old. Textures!

    Reply
    • KerryAnn Foster says

      December 29, 2011 at 2:42 pm

      Yogi, they are optional. I believe it would work without any of them.
      KerryAnn Foster recently posted..The Benefits of Food Storage: Sweet and Sour Roast

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  3. Kristie says

    January 26, 2012 at 10:49 am

    Do chia seeds need to be soaked because of phytic acid? I can’t have dairy, so thus I can’t soak in yogurt. 🙂 What kind of stevia is the best in your opinion? I love the idea of this recipe! I desparately want chocolate!

    PS-Your story is inspirational!

    Reply
  4. Anjanette says

    March 8, 2012 at 10:34 am

    I wonder if I could freeze a batch of this when it’s done? I’m putting things away for post partum. Have you tried?
    Anjanette recently posted..New York Times Article on ECC – My Reaction

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    • KerryAnn Foster says

      March 8, 2012 at 11:36 am

      Anjanette, it freezes well. I’ve done it many times.
      KerryAnn Foster recently posted..National Peanut Butter Day: Peanut Butter Balls

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      • Anjanette says

        March 8, 2012 at 12:21 pm

        Awesome!! I have a TON of chia seeds right now. 🙂
        Anjanette recently posted..New York Times Article on ECC – My Reaction

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