Name: Healthy Chocolate Fudge
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 80 min
Ingredients: 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (high quality); 0.5 cup coconut oil (melted); 0.5 cup maple syrup (pure); 0.25 cup almond butter (smooth); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (pure); 1 pinch sea salt; 0 Chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, or almonds); 0 Dried fruit (cranberries or cherries); 0 Shredded coconut (unsweetened)

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Healthy Chocolate Fudge

A delicious and guilt-free chocolate fudge recipe made with wholesome ingredients. Perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings without compromising your health.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 5

Chill Time 1

Total Time 1 20

Course Dessert, Snack

Servings 16 squares

Calories 85 kcal

Equipment

1 8x8 inch baking pan Lined with parchment paper
1 Double boiler or heat-safe bowl and saucepan

Ingredients

Base

1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder high quality
0.5 cup coconut oil melted
0.5 cup maple syrup pure
0.25 cup almond butter smooth
1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
1 pinch sea salt

Optional toppings

Chopped nuts walnuts, pecans, or almonds
Dried fruit cranberries or cherries
Shredded coconut unsweetened

Instructions

If your coconut oil is solid, melt it in a microwave or double boiler.
In a double boiler or heat-safe bowl set over a simmering pot of water, combine melted coconut oil, cocoa powder, maple syrup, almond butter, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Stir until smooth and well combined.
If desired, stir in or sprinkle your favorite toppings over the fudge mixture.
Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
Once firm, remove the fudge from the pan and cut into squares. Enjoy!

Notes

For a richer flavor, use dark cocoa powder. You can also add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a spicy kick.