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.
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
