Smooth, rich, ultra chocolatey, and secretly healthy chocolate fudge.
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Vegan
Gluten Free
No Corn Syrup
No Refined Sugar
Just 5 Ingredients
While many traditional chocolate fudge recipes call for butter, sugar, chocolate chips, and condensed milk or marshmallow fluff, this healthier and completely vegan version uses only natural ingredients.
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It’s a wholesome chocolate treat, without all the added sugar.
Instead of white sugar or corn syrup, the healthy chocolate fudge is sweetened naturally with potassium-rich banana. (There’s also a banana-free version for those who aren’t a fan of the fruit.)
Also try this Vegan Chocolate Mousse
Chocolate Fudge Flavors
Mint Chocolate: Before blending, add 1/4 tsp pure peppermint extract, or more to taste – go slowly because it’s strong.
Chocolate Peanut Butter: Replace 1/4 cup of the coconut butter with peanut butter. Stir in a handful of crushed peanuts or sprinkle them over top if desired.
Rocky Road: Stir some chopped almonds and vegan mini marshmallows into the fudge batter after blending.
Mocha Fudge: Add 1/2 tsp instant coffee with the other ingredients at the very beginning. You can also place a coffee bean in the center of each piece of fudge for presentation at the end.
How To Make Healthy Fudge
The recipe is super easy. Simply blend all of the ingredients in a food processor until completely smooth.
Spread the batter into an 8-inch pan (or any shallow container, candy molds, or mini muffin tins) lined with parchment or wax paper, and refrigerate or freeze until firm.
Once chilled, cut into squares, bites, or bars, and enjoy.
You can refrigerate leftover fudge or freeze it for up to a month and thaw before serving.
Healthy Chocolate Fudge
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup coconut butter or almond butter
- 2 ripe bananas or additional cup coconut butter
- 4 tbsp pure maple syrup or honey, or stevia to taste
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 pinch cinnamon or other optional add ins like chia seeds, shredded coconut, chopped walnuts, or mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Make sure the bananas are overripe (at least partially brown) and the coconut butter is soft before starting. Blend all ingredients in a food processor until completely smooth. If not using banana, increase sweetener as desired. Spread into an 8×8 pan lined with parchment or wax paper. Refrigerate or freeze until firm, then cut as desired. Refrigerate leftovers, or freeze for up to a month and thaw before serving.View Nutrition Facts
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Miss Morkin says
Is there any possible substitute for coconut butter?? I’m allergic to coconut. Peanut butter? Almond or cashew butter? Thanks:)
CCK Media Team says
This fudge recipe is coconut-free 🙂 https://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/two-ingredient-chocolate-fudge-bars/
AT Thomas says
I despise banana in any form. What is an alternate sweetener for the fudge?
CCK Media Team says
She linked a banana-free option in the ingredients 🙂
olive says
Looks tasty!
Debbie says
I love that this is refined-sugar-free. I put a heaping tablespoon into 16 mini cupcake wells and then put mini marshmallows in half and peanut butter in the other 8. It’s like pre-cut fudge with the ability to have many different flavors!
Chocolate Covered Katie says
Love your ideas so much!
Virginia Peters says
You are my hero!!! I have been chubby for over 50 years, because i am a. Chocoholic. But this recipie was so decadent and rich and delicious, my chocolate calorie troubles are over. This recipe could help thousands of obese people.
You should be put on top of a pedal stool! There are not enough thanks for this recipe.!!!!
CCK Media Team says
Thank you so so much for trying it 🙂
Amelie says
These look so delicious and I love how most of your recipes are healthy!