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Chocolate Peanut Butter Freezer Fudge

Incredibly rich vegan fudge made with 4 ingredients: peanut butter, cacao powder, dates, and coconut oil. Naturally sweet, fudgy, intensely satisfying, and so delicious! The perfect healthier dessert.

Prep Time
30 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 15 (squares)
Calories: 184 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Vegan

Ingredients

  • 1 cup packed dates* (pitted // measured after pitted)
  • 1 cup creamy salted peanut butter* (or other nut/seed butter)
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cacao powder (or unsweetened cocoa powder)
  • 1/4-1/2 cup melted coconut oil
  • roasted salted peanuts (chopped // optional)
  • cacao nibs (optional)

Instructions

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  1. To a food processor, add pitted dates and mix until a fine paste or a small ball forms.
  2. Remove lid and add peanut butter. Blend once more to combine.
  3. Add cacao powder and blend once more to combine.
  4. Add melted coconut oil, starting with the smaller measurement and working your way up as needed until a fudgy paste is formed. It's OK if it looks a little clumpy at this point (see photo). You mostly just want to make sure it's not dry, so add more oil as needed. (You shouldn't need more than the recommended amount of coconut oil.) If it's clumpy or a tad grainy, that's OK. You can smooth it out in the next step. 
  5. Transfer to a parchment-lined loaf (or 8x8-inch) pan and spread with the back of a spoon until a smooth, even surface is achieved. Top with roasted salted peanuts and/or cacao nibs for texture (optional).
  6. Transfer to freezer and freeze until firm to the touch - about 20 minutes or more as needed. Then remove from freezer and slice into desired squares. If it has trouble slicing, let thaw for a few more minutes and/or run your knife under hot water to ease cutting.
  7. Enjoy! Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator up to 1 week, or in the freezer up to 1 month. This fudge does best when kept refrigerated. If it sits out for too long in a warm environment, it can soften.

Notes

  • *1 cup packed dates is usually about 20 good-sized medjool dates.*The type of peanut butter that works best in this recipe is one made with two ingredients: peanuts and salt. Other additives and sweeteners can make the fudge too thick or gummy. See our Store-Bought Peanut Butter Review for brand recommendations.*Nutrition information is a rough estimate for 1 square calculated with the lowest amount of oil (which, as the recipe is written, is 1/4 cup or 60 ml).

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Squares Calories 184 (9%) Carbohydrates 14.8g (5%) Protein 6.3g (13%) Fat 12.9g (20%) Saturated Fat 5.1g (26%) Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 3mg (0%) Potassium 87mg (2%) Fiber 3.1g (12%) Sugar 9.5g (19%) Calcium 80mg (8%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 15(squares)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 184

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Squares
Calories 184 9%
Carbohydrates 14.8g 5%
Protein 6.3g 13%
Fat 12.9g 20%
Saturated Fat 5.1g 26%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 3mg 0%
Potassium 87mg 2%
Fiber 3.1g 12%
Sugar 9.5g 19%
Calcium 80mg 8%
Iron 0.5mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.