Breastfeeding Friendly Carob Coconut Fudge
Rich, creamy, and deeply satisfying, this coconut fudge hits that chocolate-adjacent craving without a single ingredient you'd need to second-guess while nursing. Carob is the real star here — it delivers a warm, malty sweetness that mimics the comfort of chocolate but is naturally caffeine-free, which matters when you're mindful of what's passing through to your baby. Coconut butter and coconut oil give the fudge its dense, melt-in-your-mouth texture, while a touch of honey, vanilla powder, and Ceylon cinnamon round out the flavor in the most cozy way. The whole thing comes together in one saucepan with no baking required, and after an hour in the fridge you've got 16 ready-to-grab squares. A light scatter of shredded coconut on top adds a little chew and makes each piece look genuinely beautiful. Keep a batch in the fridge for those late-night feeds when you need something sweet and sustaining but don't want to think too hard about it.
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16 servings
- 1 cup coconut butter
- ½ cup coconut oil
- ⅓ cup carob powder
- 3 tbsp honey
- ½ tsp vanilla powder
- ¼ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides for easy lifting.
- 2
Combine the coconut butter and coconut oil in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring with a rubber spatula until both are fully melted and the mixture is smooth and pourable, about 3–4 minutes.
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