Dark Chocolate (cacao) PB “Fudge” Squares (peanuts optional)

Two highfat store bought pieces, along w/ lowfat home made versions… healthy & tastes great!

COPYCAT RECIPE

Best when you want something **intense and dessert-like**, but still lighter.

**You’ll need**

* 4 tbsp (same as ¼ cup) PB2 PURE peanut powder
* 2 tbsp simple cacao powder
* 1 tbsp maple syrup or date paste
* 2–3 tbsp water (add slowly)
* Few roasted peanuts (optional)

**How**

1. Mix everything but nuts into a thick paste.
2. Press into a small container.
3. (Optional) Press few peanuts into the paste
4. Chill until firm, then cut into squares.

**Texture**

* Like dense chocolate fudge
* Strong cocoa flavor = less sweetner needed

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## Side-by-side nutritional comparison

Nutrient (28 g)

Market Cluster | Homemade w/ added peanuts | Homemade w/o nuts
| —– | —– | —- |
| Total Fat          | 11g| ~6 | ~2 |
| Saturated Fat | 3.5g| ~1|~.4 |
| Dietary Fiber | 7 g  | ~6| ~6 |
| Total Sugar     | 8 g  | ~3|~3  |
| Added Sugar  | 8 g  | ~3|~3  |

(REDUCE FAT BY REDUCING PEANUTS)

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