5 MINUTES RECIPE
Raw Macadamia Nut Fudge Squares
1 cup raw macadamia nuts, or 1/2 cup macadamia nut butter
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 tablespoon raw honey
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
How to make
Toss the raw macadamia nuts into a high-powered blender or food processor, and grind into a nut butter consistency. Add the rest of the ingredients, and process again until smooth and creamy.
ABOUT:
Many of the health benefits of macadamia nuts are related to heart health. This may be due to their high content of monounsaturated fat.
A number of studies have shown that diets rich in macadamia nuts can lower both total cholesterol and “bad” LDL cholesterol in those with high cholesterol levels.
A macadamia-rich diet even produced effects similar to a heart-healthy diet recommended by the American Heart Association.
In addition, macadamia nuts may reduce other risk factors for heart disease, including oxidative stress and inflammation.