First, you may be wondering what on earth freezer fudge actually is.
Freezer fudge is a new-ish way of making fudge. It has been circulating around the internet for a little while now.
Essentially, it has several types of healthy fats, such as coconut cream, butter or oil, a nut/seed butter, some kind of sweetener along with a flavouring like cocoa powder for a chocolate version. Depending on which ingredients you use will alter the taste/type of fudge.
Instead of needing to melt truckloads of sugar and butter together in a saucepan, and cooking it to an exact temperature…and then following a precise technique to get just the right texture…you simply gently melt the fats together, add the other ingredients then pop it in the freezer to set up.
The result is a healthier, lighter, yet still fudge-y, fudge that’s naturally sweetened.
A win win in my book!
Rich, smooth, squares of fudge bursting with peanutty goodness. That’s what we have going on here today, my friends. Count. Me. In!
This peanut freezer fudge is silky smooth, and melts on your tongue. It is rich – as fudge should be – but not overly so. It has a nice nutty flavor that is not cloyingly sweet, like traditional fudge recipes tend to be. Just the right balance of sweet-to-creaminess ratio.
This recipe is a ‘healthified’ take on traditional sugar-loaded candy bars but made with wholesome ingredients. For those days where you are craving a candy bar, but want a healthy, delicious, low-effort way to enjoy the same sweet treat, I’ve got you covered with this recipe. With just a few healthy ingredients you can create a truly delectable bar that tastes better than any store bought version.
I always crave something sweet after dinner and I always have a stash of this fudge in my freezer to satisfy my sweet tooth and stop me over-indulging on something naughty.
I’ve been alternating a piece (or two) of this fudge with protein frozen yogurt bars and they are just what I need! Sweet tooth tamed and settled down before any damage is done! lol
These bars are crunchy, chewy, sweet, and salty all at once, and taste just like a candy bar. So easy to throw together. Every time I make this recipe, it doesn’t last in my house for more than two days. My family just can’t get enough of it!
These delightful bars offer a creamy and crunchy experience like no other, packed with healthy whole food ingredients. With their smooth texture and balanced sweetness, they are sure to tantalize your taste buds and satisfy your cravings.
My personal requirements for a sweet treat I love are that there’s different textures and flavors involved, it’s not going to take a ton of ingredients, and I can throw it together very quickly.
This crunchy peanut freezer fudge checks all of those boxes PLUS it’s made with super simple ingredients. Keep it in your freezer for when that sweet treat craving hits after dinner or as an any time healthy snack!
Crunchy Peanut Freezer Fudge
Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 cup roasted peanuts, salted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Line a loaf pan or 7 × 5-inch loaf pan or dish with parchment paper on the bottom and sides leaving some overhanging to act as a handle to get the fudge out easier for cutting. Set aside.Add the peanut butter, coconut oil, honey and vanilla extract to a mixing bowl. Microwave in 20-second increments to warm and melt down. Or place in a small saucepan on the stove top and gently heat on a very low heat until melted. Whisk until it’s a smooth mixture.Fold in the peanuts, then transfer to the lined pan, spreading out evenly. Freeze for at least 45 minutes to set. Cut into 10 even squares and keep frozen until enjoying.
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