NEW Freezer Fudge recipe inside! 💌 

February 9, 2017 Issue #12, Special Edition [View this email in your browser]( Hello from Angela Welcome to a special issue of In the Glow...a virtual Valentine's Day love note from us to you! I’m popping into your inbox with a new freezer fudge recipe as a heartfelt thank-you for subscribing to In the Glow. Exactly one year ago today, we launched our very first issue, and we couldn’t be more excited about the future of this newsletter and the enthusiastic response that we’ve received so far. Keep your eyes peeled, as later this year we’ll be sending out a survey on how we can improve what we bring to you in each issue. Now, on to that recipe I mentioned. It just wouldn't be right to stand between you and it any longer. This fudge is so creamy and decadent (not to mention, easy to whip up!), and the Crunchy Coconut Granola Clusters that top it provide a lovely texture contrast to the silky chocolate. The granola is grain-free and nut-free as well—and, of course, vegan—so this fudge is a great treat for celebrating with loved ones who may have allergies. But really, I think almost anyone would enjoy it! True Love Freezer Fudge VEGAN, NUT-FREE, GRAIN-FREE, FREEZER-FRIENDLY Makes 18 squares Prep time: 20 minutes Freeze time: 5 hours or overnight You won’t believe this decadent chocolate freezer fudge and crunchy granola topping are nut-free, vegan, and grain-free! This dessert is the perfect way to celebrate your loved ones, and leftovers store well in the freezer for weeks to come. The filling is adapted from the Chilled Chocolate Espresso Torte (one of my fave desserts of all time!) in the [The Oh She Glows Cookbook](. [Print this recipe](. (Note: To print the granola recipe, please [click here]( Ingredients: 1 cup (150 g) sunflower seeds, soaked 3/4 cup (185 mL) pure maple syrup 1/2 cup (125 mL) virgin coconut oil, melted 1/3 cup (65 g) non-dairy chocolate chips, melted 1/3 cup (27 g) unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon (5 mL) pure vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt [Crunchy Coconut Granola Clusters]( for topping* 1. Add the sunflower seeds into a medium bowl and cover with boiling water. Soak the seeds for about 90 minutes. Alternatively, you can soak the seeds in room-temperature water for about 8 hours. Rinse and drain well. 2. Meanwhile, prepare the Crunchy Coconut Granola Clusters. 3. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with oil, and then line it with parchment paper for easy removal. 4. Add the drained sunflower seeds, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, melted chocolate chips, cocoa powder, vanilla, and salt into a high-speed blender. 5. Blend the mixture until super smooth, stopping to scrape down the blender as needed. If you have a Vitamix, you can use the tamper stick to get the mixture moving. 6. Spoon the mixture into the prepared loaf pan. 7. Top with the granola clusters so they cover the entire top. Don’t be shy; really pack them in (I like to press the granola pieces into the filling sticking up, for extra height). Press down gently to adhere. 8. Cover with wrap and place the pan into the freezer for around 5 hours, or overnight, until the chocolate fudge is firm throughout. Run a knife around the edges to loosen the fudge from the pan and then invert onto a cutting board, granola-side down. Peel away the parchment paper (it might be a bit tricky to remove, but this is normal). Flip the fudge granola-side up. Slice into squares and serve immediately. 9. Leftovers can be wrapped up and stored in an airtight container in the freezer for 3 to 6 weeks. * Instead of using the [Crunchy Coconut Granola Clusters]( you can try store-bought granola or toasted nuts or seeds. Tip A high-speed blender, such as a Vitamix, will yield the smoothest results. Some blenders might not be able to get the sunflower seeds smooth enough. I tried processing the filling in a food processor and it will work okay in a pinch, but the mixture didn’t get as smooth as in the Vitamix. "Money can't buy happiness but it can buy chocolate, which is kind of the same thing." Tara Sivec Photo Credit: Angela Liddon. Copyright © 2016 Oh She Glows, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website. Oh She Glows 115 George Street Oakville, On L6J0A2 Canada [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](