“Bulk Cooking”: Healthy, Easy Fudge, w/ Toasted Cacao Nibs

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EASY FUDGE WITH TOASTED CACAO NIBS

VIA THE GRATEFUL TABLE

INGREDIENTS
3 c. raw cacao nibs
1 c. melted coconut oil
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. dates, halved
1/2 c. raisins
2 1/4 c. macadamias, roasted, unsalted (one 8-oz. package)

PREPARATION

1. Toast in oven at 375 degrees for 10-15 minutes in iron pan; stir some. Turn oven off and let finish toasting for 10-15 minutes more: > 3 c. raw cacao nibs
2. Process toasted cacao nibs until quite smooth, then add: > 1 c. melted coconut oil > 1/4 tsp. salt > 1 tsp. vanilla
3. Add to big mixing bowl with: > 2 c. dates, halved > 1/2 c. raisins > 2 1/4 c. macadamias (1 8-oz. package roasted, unsalted)
4. Spread in loaf pan, then refrigerate overnight.
5. Turn the solid fudge mixture out onto cutting board (run upside-down pan under hot water if necessary). Cut into slices; wrap each slice individually for longer storage; will last in refrigerator for a month or two