Wise CHOice Frozen Fudge Bar Mix

Our Wise CHOice Frozen Dessert Mix can be used to recreate almost any frozen dessert -- except for frozen fudge bars like Fudgsicles. Original Wise CHOice cannot recreate that wonderful dense texture at a reasonable cost (it will if you use a lot). Considering that the real things weighs in at 17g carbs (including 1g fiber) per serving for the no-sugar-added version, we felt it worth while to develop a lower-carb alternative.

It was a dirty job (all that cocoa!) but somebody had to do it. After a great deal of dedication and self-sacrifice on the part of our product development team, who had to taste version after version, recipe after recipe of frozen dark chocolate fudge concoctions, we achieved success! A serving of two delicious bars contains 5.6g carb of which 4.3g are fiber -- in other words, 1.3g bioavailable carbs plus a lot of good stuff for each two-bar serving. Not bad, if we say so ourselves.

All you have to do is whip some heavy cream, add water, unsweetened cocoa, vanilla and the sweetener of your choice, and then add the fudge bar mix. Whip a few seconds more and freeze in molds or individual cups and -- enjoy!

In addition, you are not limited to chocolate. For example, maple flavor is a natural. Coffee is marvelous (just replace the water with good drinking-strenghth coffee). Banana is great, either made with extract ot a small piece of real fruit. Or flavor it with a bit of blackstrap molasses, add some pecans, and enjoy a frozen praline.

Like our other Wise CHOice products, this mix is a source of dietary fiber. But, as with the others, you'd never know it, because even though we made it good for you, what it really does is taste and feel like the real thing.

Please note that the nutrition for frozen deserts must be presented on the basis of half cup servings. That is the equivalant of two bars when you use Tupperware or similar "popsicle" molds. The nutrition information presented below is based on dividing one package into nine servings of two bars each. However, given the absence of carbs to trigger hunger and the presence of fiber, most people would probably feel that one bar is a satisfying serving.

In addition, because most molds hold only six bars, the recipe is scaled for three batches of six bars each. Of course, if you have sufficient molds and freezer space, you are free to make more.

If you don't have molds, you can buy popsicle sticks (called "craft sticks" at a hobby store and use small paper cups with aluminum foil covers to hold the sticks in place.

We find the easiest way to unmold is to run hot water over the outside and gently twist or squeeze to break the connection between the fudge bar and the wall of the mold.

Wise CHOice Frozen Fudge Bar Mix -- makes dark, dense chocolate treats -- and even lets you make other flavors.

105-0003 Expert Foods Wise CHOice Frozen Fudge Bar Mix 1.9 oz Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1/9 Pkg (6g) Servings Per Container: 9 (18 bars) Amount Per Serving % Daily Value* Total Calories 22         Calories From Fat 0      Total Fat 0  g 0%       Saturated Fat 0  g 0%    Cholesterol 0  mg 0%    Sodium 42  mg 2%    Total Carbohydrates 4  g 1%       Dietary Fiber 4  g 14%    Show Net Carbs Net Carbs Minus Fiber 0  g Protein 2  g   Vitamin A   0%    Calcium   4%    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Ingredients: Vegetable gum blend (acacia, guar, carob, xanthan), pasteurized egg whites   If you notice any errors in the information above, please let us know. If you have further questions about this product, please contact Expert Foods at 1-888-621-9059

Expert Foods' Wise CHOice mixes are low carbohydrate, fat-free, sugar-free, starch-free, dairy-free, soy-free, and grain-free. They have been used without problem by lowcarbers, diabetics, and those suffering from lactose intolerance and multiple food sensitivities. Even more unusual, our mixes, as packaged, are practically calorie-free, and also sweetener-free and flavor-free.

Yes! Our dessert products are unflavored, unsweetened mixes that you can make with the ingredients of your choice. We provide the underlying textures while you provide the creativity, making each dessert uniquely yours -- or you can use our recipes. Even if you don't have to worry about food intolerances, you still benefit by avoiding all the additiives and preservatives used by the food industry to maintain a semblance of real flavor.

Wise CHOice dessert mixes are made of proprietary blends of natural vegetable gums and pasteurized egg whites. All contain fiber, the soluble fiber that is so hard to get, and many are actually good sources of fiber. They contain no glycerine or other sugar alcohols, modified starches, or anything artificial. You add the sweeteners and flavorings that are right for you -- and you can be sure of exactly what's in your dessert.

Our nutrition information is presented in accordance with U.S. nutrition label regulations, with no "razzle dazzle" or sleight of hand. Fiber is reported per FDA rules and not presubtracted from Total Carb.value. Soluble fiber is counted at 4 calories per gram, per FDA regulations, even though humans absorb little or no energy values.

One word of warning. Although fiber is almost universally recommended for health, there are some medical conditions in which it is contraindicated. If there is any doubt about whether extra dietary fiber is right for you, please check with your doctor or nutritionist.