Ingredients

• 2/3 cup almond milk, unenriched
• 1-2/3 cups granulated sugar
• 1-1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
• 1-1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 scoop whey protein powder

Preparation

1. Grease a 9 inch square pan with nonstick spray or butter.
2. Combine almond milk and sugar in a large heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium. Stir constantly and continue a rolling boil for 5 minutes.
3. Remove pan from heat and add 1 scoop protein powder.  Mix with hand mixer until protein powder dissolved.
4. Stir in marshmallows, chocolate chips and vanilla extract. Stir until marshmallows are melted.
5. Quickly pour into a greased pan. Cool; cut into 3 x 1-1/2 inch pieces, making 18 pieces.

Helpful hints

• Protein powders vary in protein, potassium, sodium and phosphorus per scoop. Your dietitian can guide you to the best kind for you.
• Some brands of almond milk have phosphorus additives; check the ingredient label for phosphorus additives.
• Look for protein powders without phosphorus additives, if possible to help keep phosphorus low in this recipe.
• Let fudge cool completely before cutting.
• For people with diabetes, cut fudge into 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 inch pieces and count as one carbohydrate choice.