{"id":93573,"date":"2013-12-09T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2013-12-09T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/?p=93573"},"modified":"2013-12-08T23:08:37","modified_gmt":"2013-12-09T04:08:37","slug":"raw-macaroon-fudge-bars-with-skinny-coconut-oil-are-a-chocolate-lovers-new-guilt-free-indulgence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/12\/raw-macaroon-fudge-bars-with-skinny-coconut-oil-are-a-chocolate-lovers-new-guilt-free-indulgence\/","title":{"rendered":"Raw Macaroon Fudge Bars with Skinny Coconut Oil are a Chocolate Lover&#8217;s New Guilt-Free Indulgence"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Twitter Party THIS Wednesday night, sponsored by Skinny and Co. Coconut Oil!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Where:<\/strong> <strong><\/strong>Hosted by @DietsInReview on #SkinnyCoCo<\/p>\n<p><strong>When<\/strong>: Wednesday, December 11, 2026 at 8:00p CST<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who<\/strong>: Sponsored by @SkinnyCoco, makers of 100% natural, unrefined, extra virgin, cold pressed coconut oil.<br \/>\nPanelists: @MaryHartleyRD, @BL11Courtney, @MealandaSpiel, @BrooklynFitChik<\/p>\n<p><strong>Win<\/strong>: 4 winners each take home a jar of Skinny Coconut Oil + <strong><a title=\"dietsinreview tshirts\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/05\/10-dietsinreview-bundle-get-a-dir-t-shirt-and-a-copy-of-bakers-dozen-cookbook\/\">DIR T-shirts + Baker&#8217;s Dozen Cookbooks<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"skinny coconut oil\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/12\/raw-macaroon-fudge-bars-with-skinny-coconut-oil-are-a-chocolate-lovers-new-guilt-free-indulgence\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-93721\" alt=\"skinny coconut oil\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/skinny-coconut-oil.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/skinny-coconut-oil.jpg 600w, https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/skinny-coconut-oil-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Need an indulgent recipe this holiday season that can be enjoyed without packing on the pounds? You\u2019re in luck. These Raw Macaroon Fudge Bars are completely decadent, yet are filled with fat burning coconut oil* and other raw, whole foods that satiate your sweet tooth and keep holiday weight gain in check! The key is incorporating 100% natural, raw coconut oil like <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/skinnycoconutoil.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Skinny Coconut Oil<\/a><\/strong>\u2122.<\/p>\n<p>While coconut oil has only recently come to light as a &#8220;miracle oil&#8221; \u2013 these claims are not without substance. A number of studies have corroborated that coconut oil not only boosts thyroid function and, consequently, your <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s11745-009-3306-6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">metabolism<\/a><\/strong>, but it also manages <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/articles.mercola.com\/sites\/articles\/archive\/2010\/10\/22\/coconut-oil-and-saturated-fats-can-make-you-healthy.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">insulin<\/a><\/strong> levels.<\/p>\n<p>Both coconut oil and simple carbohydrates (like those found in \u201ctypical\u201d holiday fare) are able to deliver quick energy to the body, yet coconut oil does so <em>without<\/em> the sharp carbohydrate spike and subsequent sugar crash. That means you can thoroughly enjoy your dessert without inducing a sugar hangover the next morning.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"skinny coconut oil raw fudge\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/12\/raw-macaroon-fudge-bars-with-skinny-coconut-oil-are-a-chocolate-lovers-new-guilt-free-indulgence\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-93723\" alt=\"skinny coconut oil fudge\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/skinny-coconut-oil-fudge.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/skinny-coconut-oil-fudge.jpg 600w, https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/skinny-coconut-oil-fudge-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Not only do these Raw Macaroon Fudge Bars <strong><a title=\"coconut oil vs olive oil\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/11\/coconut-oil-vs-olive-oil-which-healthy-fat-should-you-cook-with\/\">utilize Skinny Coconut Oil<\/a> <\/strong>to maximize metabolism and minimize sugar spikes, they also incorporate other nutrient dense, raw ingredients to produce a dessert that is actually a nutritional powerhouse!<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"coconut oil dates nuts\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/12\/raw-macaroon-fudge-bars-with-skinny-coconut-oil-are-a-chocolate-lovers-new-guilt-free-indulgence\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-93722\" alt=\"skinny coconut oil dates nuts\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/skinny-coconut-oil-dates-nuts.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/skinny-coconut-oil-dates-nuts.jpg 600w, https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/skinny-coconut-oil-dates-nuts-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a title=\"Go Nuts to Control Diabetes\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/07\/go-nuts-to-control-your-diabetes\/\">Cashews<\/a><\/strong> add \u201cheart-friendly\u201d monounsaturated-fatty acids and are a very great source of essential minerals and B vitamins.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a title=\"almonds low calorie\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/08\/almonds-contain-fewer-calories-than-we-thought-study-shows\/\">Almonds<\/a> <\/strong>are a complete source of energy chocked full of vitamins and minerals like manganese and vitamin E.<\/li>\n<li>Dates help keep these bars low on the glycemic index and rich in dietary fiber, iron and potassium.<\/li>\n<li>The addition of lucuma powder supplements beta carotene, iron, zinc, vitamin B3, calcium and protein.<\/li>\n<li>Finally, the raw <strong><a title=\"chocolate is healthy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/04\/eat-chocolate-for-your-health\/\">cocoa<\/a><\/strong> powder gives your body a great antioxidant boost keeping your cells happy and healthy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a title=\"macaroon fudge bars recipe\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/12\/raw-macaroon-fudge-bars-with-skinny-coconut-oil-are-a-chocolate-lovers-new-guilt-free-indulgence\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-93726\" alt=\"raw macaroon fudge bars\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/raw-macaroon-fudge-bars.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/raw-macaroon-fudge-bars.jpg 600w, https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/raw-macaroon-fudge-bars-300x138.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>So, <em>go ahead<\/em><em>,<\/em> and indulge a little!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Raw Macaroon Fudge Bars<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>serves 9<\/em><a title=\"skinny coconut oil raw fudge bars\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/12\/raw-macaroon-fudge-bars-with-skinny-coconut-oil-are-a-chocolate-lovers-new-guilt-free-indulgence\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-93719\" alt=\"skinny coconut oil fudge bars\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/skinny-coconut-oil-fudge-bar.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/skinny-coconut-oil-fudge-bar.jpg 400w, https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/skinny-coconut-oil-fudge-bar-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Macaroon Cookie Crust:<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; \u00bd cup cashews<br \/>\n&#8211; \u00bd cup almonds (blanched)<br \/>\n&#8211; 1 cup unsweetened coconut \u2013 macaroon grade<br \/>\n&#8211; \u00bd cup dates (pits removed)<br \/>\n&#8211; \u00bc cup Skinny Coconut Oil<br \/>\n&#8211; \u00bd teaspoon high quality sea salt<\/p>\n<p>Fudge Filling<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; 1 cup raw cashew butter<br \/>\n&#8211; 1\/3 cup Skinny Coconut Oil (melted)<br \/>\n&#8211; 1\/3 cup raw cocoa powder<br \/>\n&#8211; 1\/3 cup raw honey, agave nectar, or coconut syrup<br \/>\n&#8211; \u00bc tsp. high quality sea salt<br \/>\n&#8211; 2 Tbsp. lucuma powder<br \/>\n&#8211; 1 tsp. vanilla extract or one vanilla bean scraped<\/p>\n<p>CRUST<\/p>\n<p>1. Place all ingredients into a food processor or high-grade mixer and process until uniform.<\/p>\n<p>2. Press into an 8&#215;8 or Springorm pan. Chill in refrigerator while making fudge filling.<\/p>\n<p>FILLING<\/p>\n<p>1. Add sea salt and lucuma powder to cocoa powder. Stir cashew butter, Skinny Coconut Oil, cocoa powder mixer, sweetener and vanilla in a bowl.<\/p>\n<p>2. Pour mixture on top of chilled macaroon crust and place in refrigerator for at least an hour.<\/p>\n<p>3. Keep chilled until ready to serve. Slice in to 9 pieces.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/recipes\/print\/raw-macaroon-fudge-bars\/\" target=\"_blank\">PRINT THIS RECIPE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"raw dates and nuts crust\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/12\/raw-macaroon-fudge-bars-with-skinny-coconut-oil-are-a-chocolate-lovers-new-guilt-free-indulgence\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-93725\" alt=\"date macaroon crust\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/date-macaroon-crust.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/date-macaroon-crust.jpg 600w, https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/date-macaroon-crust-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"skinny coconut oil raw fudge bars\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/12\/raw-macaroon-fudge-bars-with-skinny-coconut-oil-are-a-chocolate-lovers-new-guilt-free-indulgence\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-93720\" alt=\"skinny coconut oil dessert\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/skinny-coconut-oil-dessert.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/skinny-coconut-oil-dessert.jpg 600w, https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/skinny-coconut-oil-dessert-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>This article sponsored by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.skinnycoconutoil.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Skinny &amp; Co. Coconut Oil <\/a><\/em><\/strong><br \/>\n<em><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Recipe by Skinny &amp; Co. Coconut Oil for DietsInReview.com; Photos by Kacy Meinecke<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>*Any statements or claims on this page and website have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to treat, prevent, or cure any disease or illness.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Twitter Party THIS Wednesday night, sponsored by Skinny and Co. Coconut Oil! 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