Rich, creamy, and perfectly refreshing, this Chocolate Mint Swirl Protein Fudge combines decadent chocolate with cool mint swirls in a smooth no-bake treat packed with protein and healthy fats. An easy freezer-friendly dessert that tastes indulgent while keeping you satisfied. 🌿🍫
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating
Keyword chocolate mint coconut protein fudge, chocolate mint swirl protein fudge, clean eating fudge, healthy protein fudge recipe no cooke, swirl coconut protein fudge
Servings 16
Ingredients
Chocolate Layer
1cupcoconut butter, store bought or homemade recipe below in notes
1/3cupalmond butter or cashew butter
1/4cupcocoa powder
1/2cupvanilla or chocolate protein powder
1/4cupmaple syrup or honey
1teaspoonvanilla extract
Mint Swirl Layer
1/2cupcoconut butter, store bought or homemade recipe below in notes
1/4cupvanilla protein powder
2tablespoonsalmond butter or cashew butter
2tablespoonsmaple syrup or honey
1/2teaspoonpeppermint extract
Few drops natural green food colouring or make your own – cook a small amount of greens (such as spinach) about a minute until tender, squeeze out water. Puree with a tiny bit of water to liquefy. You will get a very concentrated green.
Instructions
Line a loaf pan or small square container with parchment paper.In a microwave-safe bowl or saucepan, gently melt the coconut butter and almond butter for the chocolate layer until smooth.Stir in cocoa powder, protein powder, maple syrup and vanilla extract until creamy and fully combined.Pour about ¾ of the chocolate mixture into the prepared pan and smooth evenly.
Mint Layer
In a separate bowl, melt the coconut butter and almond butter.Stir in vanilla protein powder, maple syrup, peppermint extract, and optional coloring until smooth.Spoon the mint mixture over the chocolate layer. Add remaining chocolate mixture in small spoonfuls on top.Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the layers together.Refrigerate for 2–3 hours, or until firm.Slice into 16 (more or less) squares and enjoy. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 2 months.
Notes
Homemade Coconut ButterIf 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 really 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 skinIt’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