They’re like a cross between a rice krispie treat and a good ol’ chocolate crackle but better because, PEANUT BUTTER!!!!!!!!

I honestly have no idea where the craving/idea to make these bad boys came from all I know is that it came from nowhere and it came on strong!

Rice krispie treats are not something I ever really cared for , even with a pretty strong sweet tooth they were always just a bit too sweet for me.

But these . . . these are barely sweet at all . . .

They’re decadent, rich, seriously chocolatey, crisp and crunchy with a strong hit of peanut butter and a gentle hint of tart/sweet strawberries.

They’re the perfect balance of salty and sweet, seriously so good!

By now you guys know how much I love my nut butter and chocolate.

It’s something I have in some form or another every. single. day!

I just love, love, love it!

And I think these crunch bites may have taken that obsession to a whole new level.

Made with no refined flours or sugars using just 4 ingredients that I bet you have on hand already and come together in less than 10 minutes, start to finish!

If you’re looking for a deliciously simple, secretly healthy homemade treat to have on hand/share this holiday season (or just today to enjoy today becuase, yummm) then look no further, friend this is EXACTLY what you need!

So simple to throw together that even little hands can get involved!

Plus did I mention the yummmm?!

Crispy, crunchy, sweet & salty and you can’t go wrong with a classic like chocolate and nut butter!

And would you just look at it?!

I can’t even with this . . .

Next level deliciousness I tell you!

Decadent, rich, seriously chocolatey, crisp and crunchy peanut butter bites of deliciousness infused with hint of tart/sweet strawberries.

Fun to make, fun to eat, fun to share with the ones you love (or just keep all to your fine self, you’re secrets safe with me )

4 ingredients, 10 minutes in the making . . .

Make them. Eat them. Love, love, love them.

 

Dark Chocolate PB & J Crunch Bites
{Sugar Free – Gluten Free – Dairy Free – Vegan & Paleo Friendly}
Makes approx 9 secretly healthy, seriously chocolatey, crisp and crunchy, peanut butter infused, berry-licious bites of deliciousness

Ingredients –

For the slice ;

1/4 cup dark chocolate

1/4 cup Peanut butter ( or nut/seed butter of choice )
(Powdered peanut butter works too)

1/4 cup freeze dried strawberries, crushed

1 1/2 cup puffed rice cereal or cereal of choice –  I also love to use these crispie comets by love grown

Optional for topping –

2-4 Tbsp (1/4-1/2 a black) of dark chocolate

Flakey sea salt

Method –

1 – Line a small loaf pan or baking dish with parchment paper and set aside.

Note – You could also make them single serve so you don’t have to bother slicing – simple line a muffin tray with paper cases and spoon the mixture into each case instead of making one big slice. Do what you feel

2 – Place rice cereal and crushed berries into a large bowl and stir to combine. Set aside.

3 – Melt chocolate by your preferred method – I like to do mine on the stove, double broiler style but a microwave will work just fine too.

4 – Once your chocolate is nice and melted, stir in your peanut butter.

5 – Pour dreamy, chocolate peanut butter mix over your rice/berries and stir to combine.

6 – Spoon slice mix into your prepared tray and use a spoon to spread and smooth it out into one nice even layer, pressing gently but firmly as you go.

7 – Melt and pour remaining chocolate over your slice mix, sprinkle with sea salt and place it in the fridge or freezer to set.

8 – Slice and devour!

Please note, this slice is super crunchy and may crumble a little as you cut it up, I personally love that rustic look plus any shards that fly off = bonus chef snacks #worthit

Enjoy xoxo

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Question of the day –

What’s your fave holiday treat?

Feel free to share recipes, or links to your fave recipes in the comments below or on the Facebook page and please for the love of all that is good in this world when you do make your chocolate coated PB&J crunch bites (or any of the recipes you find on this blog of mine) go ahead and snap a pic and share it either on the Facebook page, or tag me on twitter or Instagram. Sharing is caring remember.

Do it, do it You know you want to

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1 – Hello chocolate,

need I say more?!

2 – Making my own chocolate fudge is something I’ve been wanting to do for a long, long, loooonnnngggg time but, for some reason I built it up in my mind to be this be complicated ordeal that required specialist equipment (think Bunsen burners, thermometers, protective eye equipment and lab coats) but you guys . . . I could not have been more wrong!

Making your own chocolate fudge is so ridiculously easy, I’m kicking myself for not trying it sooner.

Honestly, the hardest part about making this fudge is having the patience to wait for it to set! That in itself just takes 10-15 minutes if you pop it in the freezer but still, #thestruggleisreal

Trust me, as far as recipes go, it doesn’t get much easier than this!

Just 5 ingredients – cacao butter, cacao, tahini, vanilla, a pinch of salt and sprinkling of instant espresso which which is totally optional (but highly recommended). I find adding a touch of espresso really helps to elevate, enhance and intensify the richness of the chocolate

5 minutes in the making –  melt, stir, set, eat!

Yes, it really is that easy!

No reason to be scared or intimidated in the slightest, you can (and should!!) totally do this! 

Now, I should warn you . . . this deliciously simple, secretly healthy dark chocolate fudge that we’re making today is not for the faint of heart, it’s decadent and rich, deliciously indulgent and seriously, and I mean
S E R I O U S L Y, intensely chocolaty.

A dark chocolate lovers dream!

For those of you who prefer your chocolate on the sweeter side feel free to bump up the amount of vanilla you use, or you could go ahead and add in a drizzle of maple syrup or honey if you prefer – the trick is to taste as you go and customize as needed.

That’s another thing I love about making your own homemade treats – not only is it a lot better for you ( our fudge is made with no refined flours, sugars, weird fillers or unpronounceable ingredients)  and it’s 100% customizable.

Don’t like tahini  you crazy thing use in sunbutter (sunflower seed butter) instead?! Or, feel free to go ahead and sub in your fave nut butter – I bet almond, cashew or macadamia butter would work really well here in place of the tahini but keep in mind it would no longer be nut free and, it would also alter the flavor. I have no doubt it would still be absolutely delicious, just different is all. (I personally love that subtle, sweet nuttiness that tahini leaves lingering on your palate) but play around, have some fun and make it just the way you like it!

And, not only is our dark chocolate fudge much healthier and totally customizable but, I think our healthy, homemade fudge tastes a million times better than just about anything you’d buy from the store.

One taste and I think you’ll agree.

Just in case you need a little more convincing . . . this deliciously simple, dark chocolate fudge we’re making is not only seriously yummy but, it’s also packed with nutritional value!

Our dreamy dark chocolate tahini fudge bites are rich in antioxidants, heart healthy fats and  packed with essential vitamins and minerals.

They also happen to be nut free, dairy free, sugar free, gluten free, vegan, keto and paleo, friendly.

Deliciously winning on so many levels

And did I mention the yum . . .

So fudgey, so decadent, so rich, so indulgent, so chocolaty, so simple to throw together, so don’t know what else I need to tell you . . .

All natural, quick and easy, deliciously simple, secretly healthy, decadent, rich, raw dark chocolate tahini fudge bites . . .

Make them. Eat them. Love, love, love them.

 

Dark Chocolate Tahini Fudge Bites
{Dairy Free – Sugar Free – Gluten Free –
Vegan – Keto & Paleo}

Makes approx 16 deliciously indulgent, decadent and rich, seriously chocolaty, tiny but mighty, dark chocolate tahini fudge bites.

Ingredients –

1/4 cup cacao butter

1/4 cup cacao

1/4 cup tahini

2 teaspoons of vanilla extract (or 10-12 drops of vanilla cream stevia – I like to use Sweet Leaf Stevia )

1/4 teaspoon instant espresso – optional but recommended

1-2 scoops of Vital proteins unflavored collagen peptides – optional for an extra boost of protein and gut healing goodness

1 pinch of salt + extra for serving

Method –

1 – Place cacao butter into a medium size bowl and melt by your preferred method. I like to do mine on the stove top, double boiler style, by placing the bowl on top of saucepan filled with just a few inches of water.

2 – Once your cacao butter has melted, add remaining ingredients and stir until smooth and well combined.

3 – Pour (or spoon) your melted fudge mixture into a chocolate mould tray (or you could just place some paper cupcake cases on to a baking sheet, or use a mini muffin tray instead)

4 – Place into the fridge or freezer to set.

5 – Once set, sprinkle with a little sea salt and voila’

Enjoy xo

Note – These beauties are best stored in the fridge (or freezer) as they tend to soften in warmer temperatures

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Question of the day –

Are you a fellow fudge lover? What’s your favorite flava flave?

Feel free to share recipes, or links to your fave recipes in the comments below or on the Facebook page and please for the love of all that is good in this world when you do make your decadent and rich, dark chocolate tahini fudge bites (or any of the recipes you find on this blog of mine) go ahead and snap a pic and share it either on the Facebook page, or tag me on twitter or Instagram. Sharing is caring remember.

Do it, do it You know you want to

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