A creamy caramel cashew fudge that is healthier than traditional fudge. This fudge only needs 4 ingredients and is an easy to make snack or dessert and unlike other fudge recipes, this one isn’t made with butter, condensed milk, frosting, peanut butter or loads of refined sugar. Instead, it is made with cashew butter, dates and coconut oil.

This recipe proves you can have it all – indulgent flavors while still keeping your health goals in check. It’s a decadent bite, hard to believe it’s made with better-for-you ingredients and without any fancy equipment. It’s also freezer friendly, so you can eat what you like and freeze the rest for later!

If you are looking for a super easy, speedy and delicious healthier treat that only calls for the smallest number of ingredients, you need to try this recipe! And once you try it you will want to make it time and time again.

Whip up a batch in 5 minutes, freeze to harden, and store leftovers in the fridge so they are ready at a moment’s notice. Whether it’s for a pre-or post-workout energy boost or to satisfy that 3 o’clock snack craving these little bites are the golden ticket.

I have made this easy fudge many, many times now and it never, ever fails me.

I love making fudge for food gifts as it keeps so well and looks pretty packaged up in a nice box or gift bag. I think most people love a food gift too. 🙂

I’ve made many fudge recipes using this one as my base and I love that it’s so easy to adapt to different flavours. Use flaky sea salt to complement and enhance the sweetness, and some roasted peanuts add a nice crunch to this fudge.

Fudge that has been frozen can actually be eaten straight from the freezer as, although it will be very firm, it will never freeze rock solid. Frozen fudge should be thawed in the fridge and kept in the fridge thereafter.

If you like eating cashew butter you will love this delicious cashew butter and date fudge. It’s creamy and soft, comes packed with healthy fats and works great as a grab snack or healthy dessert.

Health benefits of eating cashew fudge: In case you are wondering if this cashew fudge is healthy for you, here are a few health benefits that I hope will inspire you to make it:

Has zero added sugar so no more blood sugar spikes.

It’s loaded with healthy fats that will give you steady energy.

Will keep you in the fat burning zone, helping you burn healthy fats for energy.

Works great for low-carb or keto eating.

It’s satisfying and satiating so you will actually eat less compared to traditional desserts.

You will be using the best and healthiest ingredients. Good for you!

You will be staying away from additives and preservatives of any kind.

It’s ok to reward yourself after a long day, just do it with a healthy treat or dessert like this one.

Make it a fun family activity to create your own fudge masterpiece.

Keep this fudge on hand for a healthier treat to indulge in throughout the week. Or make a batch to bring to dinners, gatherings, or parties.

Just make sure to keep it in the fridge most of the time and remove just before serving, because it tends to melt rather fast. It’s totally worth-it because this fudge is amazingly de-li-cious!

Caramel Cashew Date Fudge

An easy fudge recipe that is rich, decadent and delicious! Indulge in the irresistible sweetness of this easy to make healthy candy with its melt-in-your-mouth texture and the delightful contrast of salty and sweet flavors, leaving your taste buds in pure bliss.

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating

Keyword caramel cashew date fudge, cashew date fudge, clean eating candy, clean eating dessert or snack, clean eating fudge, salted caramel cashew date fudge

Servings 20

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups dates, soaked 30 minutes and drained
• 1 cup cashew butter (or other preferred nut/seed butter)
• 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Toppings -Optional

• 1/2 cup roasted peanuts
• Flaky sea salt

Instructions

• Line a 8 x 8-inch 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. Or use a silicon pan or molds.

  Add the dates to a food processor along with the cashew butter, melted coconut oil, and vanilla. Process everything together until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the food processor as needed.

  Scoop the fudge mixture out into the lined pan and smooth it out with a spatula or back of a spoon. If using roasted peanuts,press them into the top of the fudge  or sprinkle with flaky sea salt.

  Place it in the fridge to set for 4 hours or overnight. You can also set it quicker in the freezer for about 2 hours.

  When set, lift out of pan using the parchment paper handles or pop out of silicon molds and cut into 20 (more or less) pieces depending on your size preference.

  Store in fridge up to 1 week or freezer for up to 3 months.

   

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