Raw Vegan Fudge

​1/2 cup virgin coconut oil
1/4 cup raw almond butter 
(or nut butter of choice)
1/2 cup carob powder
(or cocoa powder)
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
(or agave nectar)
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
pinch fine grain salt, to taste
 
OPTIONAL:
3/4 cup raw walnuts, roughly chopped

With electric beaters, beat together the coconut oil and almond butter.  Sift in the carob powder and beat again until combined. Pour in the agave nectar, vanilla, and salt and beat until smooth. Stir in the walnuts (optional).  Line a loaf pan with a piece of parchment paper. Scoop the chocolate mixture into the pan and spread out until even.  Place in freezer for 1 hour, take out of pan and cut in to small squares.  Serve