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If you’re craving something rich, chocolatey, and just a little indulgent, but still made with simple, feel-good ingredients, this 5 Ingredient Healthy Fudge is exactly what you need. It’s smooth, decadent, and perfectly sweet, with that classic melt-in-your-mouth texture you expect from fudge… but made without any complicated steps or hard-to-find ingredients.
Even better? It comes together in minutes and sets up beautifully in the fridge, making it the ultimate no-fuss treat to keep on hand for whenever that chocolate craving hits. Plus, it’s totally customizable with any add-ins you’d like.
Why You’ll Love This Healthy Fudge
This is one of those recipes you’ll find yourself making when the chocolate craving hits or the family is asking for an easy chocolate dessert. Here are just a few reasons why you’ll love this recipe:
- Just a handful of simple, wholesome ingredients
- Rich, creamy, and perfectly chocolatey
- Naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and paleo-friendly
- No baking required
- Easy to customize with your favorite mix-ins
It’s the kind of treat that feels a little indulgent, but is made with ingredients you can feel good about indulging in.
Ingredients Needed
*Scroll down to the recipe card for the complete list of ingredients and recipe details.
- Dark Chocolate Chips: The foundation of this fudge. Opt for a good-quality dark chocolate for the richest flavor and best texture.
- Almond Butter: Adds creaminess and a subtle nutty flavor, while also helping create that smooth, satisfying consistency.
- Coconut Oil: Helps the fudge set properly and gives it that silky, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- Almond Milk (or Almond-Cashew Milk): Keeps everything smooth and pourable while adding a light, subtle sweetness.
- Vanilla Extract: A small addition that enhances the chocolate flavor.
- Sea Salt: A pinch in the fudge plus a little sprinkle on top balances the sweetness and makes the chocolate flavor pop.
How to Make Healthy Fudge
This recipe couldn’t be easier; no candy thermometer needed, and no complicated steps.
- Prepare your pan: Line a small baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang to make it easy to lift the fudge out later.
- Melt the ingredients: In a saucepan over low heat, combine chocolate chips, almond butter, coconut oil, almond milk, and salt. Stir continuously until smooth and fully melted.
- Add vanilla: Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour and smooth: Transfer the mixture to your prepared pan, then smooth the top.
- Finish with flaky salt: Sprinkle with a pinch of flaky sea salt for that perfect sweet-salty finish.
- Chill until set: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours (overnight is even better) until firm.
- Slice and enjoy: Lift out using the parchment paper and cut into squares.
Tips for 5-Ingredient Fudge
Use low heat: Chocolate can scorch easily—keep the heat low and stir often.
Don’t skip the salt: It truly enhances the flavor.
Let it fully set: This ensures clean slices and the best texture.
Use good chocolate: Since it’s the main ingredient, quality matters here.
Customize The Fudge Recipe
One of the best things about this fudge is how customizable it is. Here are a few of the favorites that I’d recommend adding in:
- Chopped nuts (almonds, cashews, peanuts, etc.)
- Shredded coconut (unsweetened coconut)
- Dried fruit like cranberries, cherries, or blueberries
- Mini marshmallows
- A drizzle of nut butter on top
You can easily make this recipe your own depending on what you have on hand.
FAQ’s
Yes! Cashew butter or peanut butter both work well, though they’ll slightly change the flavor.
You can experiment with sunflower seed butter, though the taste will vary.
It depends on your chocolate—use darker chocolate for a less sweet version.
Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week
Freezer: Freeze for longer storage and enjoy straight from frozen for a firmer bite
If you like this cleaned-up chocolate recipe, try these other favorites:
- Chocolate Ganache Strawberry Cups
- Truffles
- Edible Cookie Dough
- Double Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies
5 Ingredient Healthy Fudge (Vegan)
Ingredients
- 12 oz. bag dark chocolate chips 2 cups
- 3 tablespoons almond butter
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1/2 cup So Delicious Organic Almond Milk with Cashew
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt for garnish
Instructions
- Line a 5″ x 7″ (or similar sized) glass container with parchment paper. Cut the parchment paper big enough so that the ends hang outside the glass container to create a sling to remove the fudge after it has cooled.
- In a medium sauce pan add chocolate chips, coconut oil, almond butter, almond milk and 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt. Turn the burner to the lowest setting and immediately begin stirring the chocolate mixture with a spatula to help it melt evenly.
- Once it has melted about half of the chocolate chips, switch to a whisk to combine mixture completely and smoothly. Take care not to scorch any of the chocolate by whisking constantly.
- After the mixture has become smooth and fully combined, remove from heat and whisk in vanilla.
- Pour chocolate into the parchment lined glass container and smooth top. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and place in refrigerator until set, at least two hours (but better overnight).
- Once it has completely set, take fudge out of container using the parchment sling and slice into desired portions.
- Store in the refrigerator or the freezer.
Notes
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Absolutely amazing! Everyone loves this fudge recipe in our household! And I was happy I was also able to make my own almond butter!
Just clarifying if almond butter is the nut butter or if you mean non dairy almond “butter? I hope that makes sense?
Hi Sonya, I’m not sure where you are referring to? Or maybe I’m not understanding the question.
Seasalt Fudge was so good! Replaced with whatever i had. Powdered almonds, Milk, dark cocoa powder for coating! Can never go wrong. Tq for posting this recipe.
Can’t have coconut oil, what’s a good substitute? Butter?
You can give it a try! We haven’t tested it.
We have a cashew allergy in our family. Can plain almond milk be used?
Yes! -Kelli
can you sub sunflower seed butter for almond?
Yes!
YES
If I wanted to add a liqueur or brandy to this recipe, how much would I add?
This looks divine!! But it took me 7, SEVEN!! Paragraphs to get to the recipe and a handful of photos! Pls cut out the clutter and get to the recipe!
Soooo, heading says 5 ingredients but there are 6. Is the sea salt optional (not a fan of sea salt so hoping that is the case)
Sea salt is optional. Usually salt isn’t counted since it’s to taste 🙂 Enjoy.
This is the BEST fudge ever! I’ll be making it weekly to keep in my fridge. Will be fantastic to make around the holidays too!
can you use cacao nibs?
As the chocolate?
Thanks for sharing this! The fudge looks delicious, but also I’ve been trying to find organic almond milk everywhere!
Debs @ https://tiger-mint.com
This looks delish!
All the heart eyes!! This fudge looks amazing.
Wishing I had a couple pieces right now! Love the idea of keeping some in the freezer for when those cravings strike!