Coconut butter fudge has been my go-to treat for a few years now. When I get a craving, it’s usually for sweets and fats. Coconut butter fudge always delivers the goods! It is such a satisfying snack that I never need more than one or two small pieces to feel content.

Have you ever taken a bite of a snack or dessert and from the very first taste were like, “Omg. That is SO GOOD.” “So good I probably shouldn’t be eating it.” Indulgent taste. Melt in your mouth goodness. This fudge feels like it’s totally sinful. Silky. Creamy. Smoooooth.

But guess what! It’s HEALTHY. Fresh and DELISH – without needing any sugar, dairy, artificial sweeteners or JUNK. This fudge is my newest obsession. And once you try it, you will see why!

I absolutely love experimenting with creative ways to make fudge *without* using ANY dairy or ANY sugar. But this recipe has this ONE special ingredient that is so insanely unique and delicious. I wanna drizzle it on everything.

What is it?? COCONUT BUTTER. This is a GAME CHANGER.

What is Coconut Butter?

If you are new to coconut butter, it’s probably confusing. No, it’s not like “real” butter. It’s more like almond butter, but made with blended coconut instead of blended almonds. It’s naturally mildly sweet (but there’s no sugar added.)  In short, it’s MAGIC. 😉

This is a big one – it *doesn’t* taste like coconut. Seriously! It has almost a shortbread flavor. And not like any nut butter you have ever had before. Because it naturally contains coconut *oil*, it hardens when chilled.

Our Bodies Need Saturated Fats.

There has been a lot of misinformation on this subject in the last century. Saturated fats like coconut oil and butter have been demonized. But saturated fat from healthy natural sources is very important for our optimal bodily function. Saturated fats play crucial roles in our body, delivering vitamins and minerals, building cell walls, regulating hormones, keeping us full longer, helping deliver calcium to our bones, protecting us from calcification of the joints, keeping our immune system in tip-top shape, and so much more.

Coconut Butter has a very unique property – it is solid and almost rock hard at room temperature and below, and liquid when heated/melted. It has a buttery silky texture and mouthfeel and mild flavor. These properties make it ideal for candies and other dessert treats. On the other hand, there is no real substitute for coconut butter. There’s nothing else really like it.

It’s so amazing and versatile, it can transform into this healthy fudge and so many other tasty treats like bliss balls, protein bars, smoothies and smoothie bowls, candy, frosting. OH MY. My mouth is drooling just typing this.

You can buy coconut butter or you can easily make your own. The simple recipe is below in notes. This fudge recipe uses real wholefood ingredients like coconut butter to make a melt in your mouth fudge! Delicious and easy that’s made with better-for-you ingredients and without any fancy equipment.

If you are looking for a super easy, speedy and delicious healthier treat that only calls for a handful of ingredients, you need to try this recipe! And once you try it you will want to make it time and time again. But be warned….Its one of those ‘bet you can’t eat just one’ treats! Good thing that my favourite thing to do is take an old fashioned ‘not-so-healthy’ recipe and ‘healthify’ it – turning it into a healthier alternative.

If you are looking for the ultimate fudge recipe, then look no further. I promise you these are this is the best damn fudge you will ever taste. I hope you like it as much as my husband does; he may or may not have eaten half a pan of it over the past 24 hours.

Just trust me on this… this is a no-bake, recipe for a dessert so delicious I think you should just make a double batch and call it a day! These are the BEST little pick-me-ups. I can’t get over this fudge! Who needs corn syrup, truckloads of sugar and unhealthy oils when you can have much healthier and good for you candy. Melt in your mouth deliciousness without even turning on the stove!

These sweet fudgy bites are PERFECT for your drive-by fridge perusal. You know what I’m talking about? When you need a quick boost of energy and you head to the refrigerator for something to pop in your mouth. No time to cook anything, just-need-a-little-something-to-get-you-through type of thing.

If you are looking for a quick no bake, better-for-you treat, this healthy fudge is full of healthy fats and yummy nutrients that make a terrific afternoon pick me up or late night sweet! They are going to be your newest healthy obsession and it SO EASY to make! Keep a stash in the freezer for a sweet treat that’s naturally sweetened and absolutely delicious!

I like to store the leftovers in the freezer and just pull one (or two) out before I want to enjoy them. They are best chilled + last much longer this way. You can let them lightly thaw OR eat them frozen for a melt-in-your-mouth treat that is buttery and delicious!

I love the new healthy eating trends as its ALL about ‘adding’ to your diet, not reducing or eliminating certain food groups. More protein, more veges, more healthy fats and so on…

A great and delicious way to get some extra healthy fats into your diet. These fudge treats are highly addictive and totally satisfying. And…so easy to make. Just blend ingredients together. Do the layers. Chill. Cut into squares. That’s it. Done! Enjoy!

Chocolate Coconut Butter Protein Fudge

This no bake layered Chocolate Coconut Butter Fudge has all the creamy texture and decadent flavor you crave but is made with real-food ingredients. Absolutely dreamy for any chocolate lover, rich and decadent yet healthy! An easy homemade fudge recipe to make for gifts, holidays or any occasion.

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating

Keyword chocolate coconut butter protein fudge, chocolate coconut protein fudge no bake, clean eating candy recipe, clean eating dessert or snack, clean eating fudge, clean eating fudge slice recipe no bake, healthy chocolate coconut protein fudge, no bake chocolate coconut protein fudge

Servings 16

Ingredients

Base Chocolate Layer

• 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup coconut butter – store bought or recipe below in notes
• 1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp thick creamy coconut milk*
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Coconut Layer

• 1 cup coconut butter – store bought or recipe below in notes
• 1 cup desiccated coconut
• 1/4 cup protein powder, plain or vanilla
• 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1/4 cup thick creamy coconut milk*
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Chocolate Drizzle Topping

• 1/2 cup chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon coconut oil

Instructions

• Line a 8 x 8-inch baking 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.

Base Chocolate Layer

• In a small saucepan over very low heat, melt the chocolate chips and coconut butter while stirring continuously. Stir in coconut milk and remove from heat, then stir in the vanilla.

  Spread the chocolate mixture in the parchment lined pan using a spatula to scrape out every drop. Chill in the freezer while you make the coconut layer.

Coconut Layer

• In a small saucepan over very low heat, melt the coconut butter and honey while stirring continuously. Stir in the coconut, protein powder, coconut milk and remove from heat, then stir in the vanilla.

  Sprinkle the coconut layer evenly over the thickened chocolate layer (shouldn't be completely set or the two layers will separate as they cool),

Chocolate Drizzle Topping

• Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in small dish and microwave with 15 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 melted, drizzle the melted chocolate/coconut oil over the top. Put in the freezer for 10 minutes to set and then cut into 16-20 squares to serve!

  Store leftovers in either the freezer or refrigerator. The freezer will give it more of a candy bar consistency while the fridge will make it more like fudge.

  Recipe Notes

  *I refrigerated my can of coconut milk so the water and cream separate, then discarded half the water and blended the rest together for a thick, creamy coconut milk. 

Notes

Homemade Coconut Butter

If you are anywhere near the health food or fitness circles, you have no doubt heard of coconut oil by now. But have you ever heard of coconut butter? Oh my gosh is it good. It tastes like the most delicious, decadent, oh-so-bad-for-you treat. Except, it’s not. It’s actually good for you. In fact, coconut butter packs a boatload of benefits:

It’s rich in lauric acid, which boosts immunity and destroys harmful bacteria, viruses, and funguses.

It actually boosts your metabolism, which aids in weight loss and increases energy levels.

Its a superb ingredient for protecting and replenishing the hair and skin

It’s packed with healthy fats, so you feel full longer.

It’s full of essential amino acids, calcium, and magnesium.

Basically, coconut butter is just plain awesome.

It’s so creamy, buttery, naturally sweet and full of nutrients, and it’s hard to believe that this tasty Homemade Coconut Butter from Scratch is made with one ingredient! You may not know this, but a jar of high-quality coconut butter can be expensive.

Yes, that is one of the reasons that you should make you own - it’s unbelievably easy. Besides being incredibly good for you, coconut butter greatly enhances the creamy texture of desserts, smoothies, ice creams, fudge and hot beverages. Even a spoonful out of the jar is not a bad thing. 😊

Once you start using it, you will find many other ways to sneak it into your diet.

Go here for the recipe:  Homemade Coconut Butter 

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