A creamy chocolatey fudge that is healthier than traditional fudge. This fudge only needs 5 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.
While my dark chocolate fudge is still creamy and soft, it has on the other side nutrient-dense, good for you ingredients. Instead, it is made with nut 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, freeze to harden and store leftovers in the fridge so they are ready at a moment’s notice. I like to keep them in the freezer ready to be picked up at any time, with a perfect semi-hard, semi-soft texture that melts in the mouth.
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. This dark chocolate fudge recipe is addictive, a new great addition to anyone looking for a healthy fudge, treat or bite.
Weekly game plan: make a batch of these nutty fudgy bites. Reach for one any time snack cravings strike. Repeat as often as necessary.
Salted Caramel Dark Chocolate Fudge
Ingredients
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 cup nut butter (peanut, almond, cashew) or tahini (sesame seed paste)
- 1 cup dates, soaked 30 minutes and drained
Toppings Optional
- Sprinkle of sea salt flakes
- 1/2 cup nuts, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Line a 7 x 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. Or use a silicon candy mold.Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in small dish and microwave at 50% power with 20 second bursts stirring between each one until melted and smooth.Or use double boiler method - (pot of boiling water with a bowl resting on top) melt the chocolate chips and the coconut oil together.Once the chocolate is melted, add in the nut-butter of choice. Stir until it's melted and well-combined.Then, pour chocolate mixture into the lined pan or candy mold and set aside.Next, blend the dates with 3-4 tablespoons of warm water using a blender or small food processor until smooth. Pour directly onto the chocolate mixture and swirl around using a knife.Sprinkle with sea salt/and or chopped nuts and place in the fridge for at least 1 hour. Remove from the pan using the parchment paper handles and slice into 10-12 squares or break apart into pieces. Keep stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. Or in freezer for up to 2 months.
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