Fudge is something I haven’t indulged in quite sometime. It’s usually loaded with condensed milk, crisco (transfat), refined sugar and other ingredients I like to avoid. My hiatus from fudge ended last week when I made these melt in your mouth beauties inspired from a recipe I saw on Detoxinista. The best thing about this fudge (other than the fact that it tastes just heavenly!), is the nutritional profile that does not resemble dessert at all. Filled with whole organic ingredients, you just can’t get more simple and real. A one inch square of this fudge has just the right amount of sweetness, fat and protein to seriously satisfy your sweet tooth unlike a piece of traditional fudge, cake, or something overly refined that could cause you to overindulge in more than your share.
- 1 cup almond butter
- 4 tablespoons of coconut oil
- 1 and ½ tablespoons of maple syrup
- 4 ounces quality dark chocolate
- ½ tsp sea salt
- Cream almond butter, coconut oil, maple syrup, and salt together in a bowl
- Pour mixture into a parchment paper lined small baking dish (8×6)
- Top with chopped chocolate and freeze for at least 2 hours
- Remove from freezer, carefully remove fudge by lifting ends of parchment paper
- Cut into 1 inch squares and store in freezer separated by parchment paper
I just love the fact that it is stored and eaten right out the freezer, that cold melty feeling of the fudge is perfect for Summer.
Cheers to Healthy Desserts!
Food Babe
I’m allergic to almonds. Nutritionally, would it be okay to substitute peanut or cashew butter?
Sure! Those would be tasty too!
how about Tahini
ooooo I can’t wait to try this. Its remarkably soo simple and real!!! Can’t wait to try it. So excited!!
Thanks for sharing. xoxo
I ran out of almond butter today, but I will definitely be picking some up tomorrow to make this amazing looking treat. after a 6 mile run this looks soooo tasty!
I don’t know if you’ve been to “The Secret Chocolatier” in the shopping center at the corner of providence and sharon amity, but they have a good selection of high quality, fair trade, dark (darkkk) chocolate bars. At least they did the last time I went in.
When I’m over that way I sometimes check them out if nothing struck my fancy (chocolate wise) at Earth Fare.
Chelesa – I’ve never been there! Thanks for sharing, sounds like an amazing place. Mmmm.
Love the Secret Chocolatier! I also love the look of this recipe. I will definitely be trying this soon.
Sounds wonderful! Do you melt the coconut oil first? Also great idea for holiday times when I used to bake unhealthy fudge, now I can do this. I plan on trying Sun butter since I have some in my family who can not have peanut or almond.
Wendy – Since coconut oil is soft at room temperature, it really isn’t necessary to melt it first, but you certainly could! Please let me know how sunbutter turns out – my nephews could take these to school then!
I love coconut, however, my kids do not
they can taste it when I use it in brownies, cookies etc.
Any suggestions on a different healthy fat/oil?
Virgen or extra virgen coconut oil has the taste and smell of coconuts, but expeller pressed coconut oil does not have any taste or smell!
Looks like a delicious option for people, like myself that are gluten free. Can not wait to try this, thanks.
Just made this and it is fantastic! I melted the chocolate slightly to mix in with everything else. Perfection
Thank you!
Thanks for sharing Bethany!
I just made this today as a treat for the drive-in tonight! I sprinkled some organic unsweetened shredded coconut on top, then the chopped chocolate, yum! I had a sample & it’s SO good! Thank you for this recipe, LOVE IT!!
WOW… never thought about adding shredded coconut, yum! Can you say Almond Joy?
This was amazing! My children (2 & 31/2 yrs.) loved it also! Thanks for sharing.
Yeah!!!! So excited to hear kids love it…
I’ve made these detoxinista’s way with honey and am curious why you switched to maple syrup. For taste/texture/nutrient content or just personal preference? Thanks!
I like the flavor better.
I’d love to try this! Where can I purchase almond butter?
Wow.. Nevermind my silliness. I already have almond butter at home
This fudge is absolutely delicious and so easy to make, I loved it.
I made it for my 20+ daughter and as soon as she tried it she said “it tastes like childhood”
Thanks for this wonderful recipe!
Silly question. Will these travel? I want to bring them to Cape Cod with us but we won’t have access to a freezer after we leave the house. Are they okay at room temp?
This is awesome. And even better – I already had all the ingredients on hand! YUM
This recipe looks perfect for this time of year. Do you use “raw” almond butter, or almond butter made from roasted almonds? I find the taste is distinctly different depending on which is used, and I want these to turn out as fabulous as they look!
Hey,
have made this recipe half a dozen times — thanks for providing it, it’s a beautiful treat. My thought is to play around with peppermint oil or orange .. what do you think? Peppermint fudge might be nice.
Just made & sampled these. Omg! It was hard to resist not eating the whole entire thing, but I only let myself have 2 pieces. What a treat! Tastes exactly like fudge. I just wish there was a way it could hold up in room temp or close to it, but it’s OK. The health factor (in comparison to regular fudge) is worth the minor sacrifice.:) Look forward to making & enjoying these in the summer, too, like u said!
So glad you liked them!
I made some inspired-by you bars today, if you want to check out my version here you go: http://www.consciousways.net/raw-banana-coconut-fudge-freezys/
and of course i mentioned your name
have a good day!
How do I print your recipes? I highlight them and print the selection but it takes forever to go to my printer. Is their a print button on your site that I am missing? Thanks for all you do and recipes you provide. They are great!
I just bought Nutive organic coconut manna. Would this work instead of coconut oil?