Sleepy-time Fudge

A 2023 study found that children who consume adequate protein and healthy fats throughout the day and in the evening were more likely to fall asleep faster and stay asleep for longer. We don't do snacks or dessert after dinner every night but i'm all about providing a macro-balanced snack before bed if they've had an early dinner (my 4 year old is renowned for waking throughout the night or at 4am saying he's hungry if he hasn't had enough to eat). 

Ingredients 
1 cup raw almond butter (room temperature)
1 cup cashew butter
1-2 tsp collagen peptides or @unrefinednutrients cacao protein (it has zinc & tryptophan!) (this is optional)
1/4 cup ghee
3 tbsp melted coconut oil (I like refined coconut oil for this recipe because it doesn’t have a strong coconut flavour)
1/4-1/2 cup maple syrup (depending on taste preference)
1 tsp vanilla extract (how to make vanilla extract)
¼ tsp Celtic sea salt (optional)

For choc topping
2 tbsp melted coconut oil (may need a little more)
¼ cup cacao powder OR 70% block dark chocolate (approx. 100g)
¼ tsp vanilla extract (optional) 

Method
Melt (on low heat) nut butter, ghee, coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract and celtic sea salt in a heatproof bowl over boiling water. Once combined, sprinkle in collagen or Immune Protein powder (this step is optional but I use a whisk to ensure everything is combined well.

Pour into a shallow lined square or rectangular baking tray. Place in the freezer for 2-3 hours.

Once hard, remove from freezer, melt chocolate over low heat (same method as fudge) and drizzle over fudge using a knife or chopstick to create swirls. Use technique used in videos on my instagram HERE to make a “swirl”. Alternatively, you can sprinkle with crushed nuts, hemp seeds or even choc chips (ensure they are age appropriate). Cut into cubes (these are rich so smaller are better!) and STORE IN THE FREEZER! These are not lunchbox friendly as they will melt! Lasts for up to 6 weeks in the freezer.