MILK CHOCOLATE PEANUT FUDGE

Makes 12 Servings

I've always enjoyed a good challenge.  And making fudge with no butter and with any redeeming nutritional value was certainly just that.  I think this recipe was worth all of my experimenting!  In addition to the Power Punch nutrients listed below, each serving is a good source of the following (based on percent of Daily Values):  14% of fiber, 16% of riboflavin/B2, 10% of vitamin E, 10% of folate, 19% of copper, 17% of magnesium, 13% of molybdenum, 14% of potassium, and 16% of zinc.

POWER PUNCH per serving% Daily Value
Protein (13.2 g)26%
Niacin/B3 (4.3 mg)21%
Calcium (197 mg)20%
Manganese (0.6 mg)29%
Phosphorus (279 mg)28%

Ingredients:
  • Butter-flavored cooking spray
  • 1 (14 ounce) can fat-free sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup instant skim milk powder
  • 1 tablespoon fat-free margarine
  • 1 tablespoon fat-free evaporated skim milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (16 ounce) box powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 (12 ounce) can lightly salted cocktail peanuts

Spray an 8 or 9 inch square with cooking spray and wipe with a paper towel to spread evenly and absorb the excess.

Combine the condensed milk, milk powder and margarine in a large non-metal bowl, nad mix well.  Microwave uncovered for 30 seconds.  Add evaporated milk and vanilla, and mix well until smooth and powdered milk is dissolved.  Add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing well.  Mixture will be stiff.  Then add the peanuts and mix well.

Spread fudge into pan and let sit in the refrigerator, uncovered, for 24 hours before serving.  Then cover to keep fresh.

Nutritional Basics per serving

Calories:  439

Protein:  13 g
Carbohydrate:  68 g
Total fat:  14 g
% Calories from fat:  28%
Saturated fat:  2 g
Dietary fiber:  3 g
Cholesterol:  3 mg
Sodium:  199 mg