Healthy Vegan Peanut Butter Fudge
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Healthy Vegan Peanut Butter Fudge
Description
The Vegan Peanut Butter Fudge recipe uses room temperature natural peanut butter, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and fine sea salt to form a dense, creamy fudge base. The ingredients are mixed until thick and spread into a lined baking dish. A warm dark chocolate topping, prepared from cacao powder, maple syrup, and melted coconut oil, is poured on top. For a marbled effect, the chocolate is drizzled in lines and swirled through the peanut butter layer. Chilling solidifies the fudge, enabling it to be cut into pieces.
The fudge offers a smooth texture enriched by natural peanut butter's richness and enhanced by the bittersweet chocolate swirls. Its plant-based ingredients keep it vegan. The chilled preparation delivers a firm bite that contrasts the creamy peanut butter flavor.
This fudge can be served as a snack or dessert and is suitable for vegan diets. Keeping ingredients at room temperature ensures easier mixing and a consistent texture. The fudge should be chilled to fully set before slicing.
Ingredients
Vegan Peanut Butter Fudge
- 1.5 cups peanut butter unsalted, natural
- 5 tablespoons coconut oil (melted)
- 5 tablespoons maple syrup (at room temperature)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt fine sea salt
Dark Chocolate Swirl Topping
- 2 tablespoons raw cacao powder
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (warmed)
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil (melted)
Instructions
- Make sure all of the ingredients are at room temperature for best results. (The batter might be difficult to stir if the nut butter or maple syrup has been in the fridge.) Line a 9-inch square baking dish with parchment paper and set it aside.
- To prepare the peanut butter fudge, stir together the peanut butter, coconut oil, maple syrup, and salt. The batter should be thick. Use a spatula to transfer the batter to the lined dish, and smooth the top. Set it aside while you prepare the topping.
- To prepare the dark chocolate swirl topping, whisk together the cacao powder, maple syrup, and melted coconut oil in a small bowl. All ingredients should be warm so that the chocolate is pourable. (If the ingredients are chilled, it will clump and become solid too quickly.)
- You can simply pour the chocolate topping over the top, but for a swirled effect, use a spoon to pour the chocolate into vertical lines over the top of the peanut butter fudge. Drag a clean knife through the lines horizontally, alternating which directly you drag the knife. (So, drag it from left to right, then drag it from right to left the next time.) This should create a swirled, marbled effect. Place the fudge in the freezer for at least one hour to set, or place it in the fridge to chill overnight.
- Slice the fudge into 1-inch squares and serve chilled. The leftover fudge should keep well for up to one month when stored in an airtight container in the fridge, or you can freeze it for up to 6 months. (But keep in mind it will have the best flavor and texture when served from the fridge.)
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 36pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 97 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 97kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 82mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 82mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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