Wholistic Jen

By Jennifer Whitmire, MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP

There’s a reason chocolate cravings show up so strongly during resets, transitions, and times when you’re trying to eat a little more intentionally.

Chocolate cravings often show a need for magnesium, steady fuel, and comfort. When blood sugar has been unstable, stress hormones have been elevated, or the nervous system has been running on empty, the body looks for something dense, grounding, and satisfying.

That’s where these raw fudge bites come in.

They’re grain-free, sugar-free, and fully plant-based, but more importantly, they actually do what a treat is supposed to do. They satisfy. They stabilize. They don’t set off the crash-and-crave cycle that so many “healthy desserts” still trigger.

This is the kind of recipe I come back to again and again, especially during a time I want something sweet that still supports my energy.

Why These Work (Beyond Just Being Chocolate)

These bites are built around fat, fiber, and minerals, not quick sugar. That combination is what helps keep blood sugar steady and prevents the spike-and-drop that leaves you reaching for more.

Nut or seed butter provides healthy fats and minerals that help you feel satisfied and grounded. Raw cacao adds magnesium to support the nervous system and energy production. Ground pumpkin seeds or almond flour add zinc and additional minerals that support metabolism and immune balance. Chia seeds add fiber and omega-3s, slowing digestion just enough to keep energy steady.

There’s no refined sugar here. Monk fruit provides sweetness without leading to blood sugar swings, and the result is a treat that feels rich and indulgent without asking your body to pay for it later.

These are especially helpful if you’re coming off a period of higher sugar intake, working to stabilize cravings, or trying to support your metabolism without restriction.

Raw Fudge Bites

Grain-free, sugar-free, plant-based

Yield: 12–14 bites
Prep Time: 10 minutes + chill time

Ingredients

• ½ cup unsweetened almond butter or sunflower seed butter
• ¼ cup raw cacao powder
• ¼ cup finely ground pumpkin seeds or almond flour
• 1 tablespoon ground chia seeds
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• 1–2 teaspoons monk fruit, to taste
• 1 teaspoon maca powder (optional)
• Pinch of sea salt
• ¼ cup unsweetened plant-based milk

Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine the almond or sunflower seed butter with the cacao powder until smooth.

Stir in the ground pumpkin seeds or almond flour, chia seeds, cinnamon, monk fruit, maca if using, and sea salt. Mix until well combined.

Add the plant-based milk one tablespoon at a time, mixing until a thick, dough forms. You want it firm enough to roll without sticking to your hands.

Roll the mixture into bite-sized balls, or use a cookie scoop, and place them on a parchment-lined plate.

Chill for 20–30 minutes, until firm.

Store in the refrigerator for up to five days, or freeze for up to one month.

How I Use Them

I like to keep a few of these on hand for after lunch or dinner when something sweet sounds good, but I don’t want to disrupt my energy or sleep. One or two is usually enough. That’s the difference when blood sugar is supported instead of hijacked.

They’re also great straight from the freezer if you like a firmer texture, or rolled in extra cacao powder for a more classic fudge feel.

A Note on Cravings and Metabolism

Cravings are information. When the body is asking for chocolate, it’s probably asking for minerals, fuel, or calm.

Recipes like this let you respond to that request without setting off inflammation or blood sugar fluctuations. Over time, this is how cravings ease and metabolism becomes more resilient.

This is nourishment,.

A Gentle Invitation

If recipes like this resonate with you, the kind that support blood sugar, digestion, and energy, you’ll feel right at home inside The Culinary Healing Circle.

Inside the Circle, we focus on real food, simple recipes, and routines that support healing without pressure or extremes. It’s about learning how to feed your body in a way that feels sustainable, grounding, and supportive long-term.

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Sometimes the most healing choices are also the most satisfying.