Matcha macadamia protein fudge

Matcha macadamia protein fudge with white cacao butter, premium matcha, macadamias and vanilla protein powder – creamy, nutty and pleasantly intense.

At a glance

• Serves 2
• Prep time: 10 min
• No cooking needed
• Total time: 10 min
• Calories: 190 kcal per serving
• Protein: 9 g
• Fat: 16 g
• Carbs: 2 g

Ingredients

• 100g white cacao butter (food grade)
• 1 heaped tbsp ceremonial-grade premium matcha
• 50g unsalted macadamia nuts
• 2 scoops of vegan vanilla protein powder (unsweetened)

Method

You’ll need: saucepan · chopping board · knife · mixing bowl

1. Melt the white cacao butter very gently in a heatproof bowl or small pan without letting it get too hot.
2. Carefully stir the matcha and vegan vanilla protein powder into the liquid cacao butter until you have a smooth, even mixture.
3. Roughly chop the macadamia nuts and fold them in so every piece keeps some bite.
4. Pour the mixture into a small tin or container lined with baking paper and smooth the top.
5. Chill until the fudge has set completely, then cut it into small pieces.
6. Serve chilled, and let the fudge stand for one to two minutes before eating so the flavour and texture become rounder.

Good to know

This is the kind of little fridge luxury you're happy to cut yourself a piece of. Smooth, creamy and with that subtle bitter note that makes everything feel more grown-up.

Swaps

White cacao butter → creamed coconut (creamier, milder flavour) Macadamia nuts → cashews (cheaper, mild and creamy)

Allergens

Contains tree nuts and, depending on the protein powder, possible allergens such as soya. Because of the caffeine in matcha, only give children small amounts; in pregnancy it's important to keep caffeine moderate.

Frequently asked questions

What's in matcha besides caffeine?

Matcha mainly provides polyphenols, especially catechins, plus naturally occurring caffeine. The exact amounts vary a lot with cultivation, harvest and quality.

Which fatty acids do macadamias provide?

Macadamias mainly contain monounsaturated fats, especially oleic acid and palmitoleic acid, plus smaller amounts of saturated and polyunsaturated fats.

Does white cacao butter still have cocoa nutrients like dark chocolate?

White cacao butter mainly provides fat and aroma, but hardly any of the plant compounds you'd know from cocoa mass or dark cocoa. That's why it's interesting for texture and flavour, but contains fewer polyphenols.

Can matcha be too much for sensitive people?

That varies from person to person: in sensitive people, the caffeine can encourage restlessness or an upset stomach. If you react sensitively, start with small portions.

Which micronutrients do macadamias contain?

Macadamias contain manganese, copper and smaller amounts of magnesium and B vitamins, among others. The amounts aren't especially high – here, the nuts are mainly about crunch and buttery flavour.

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