Paleo Fudge (Nut-free)
This Paleo Fudge is a lightened-up chocolate-y treat that is good any time of day and takes less than 10 minutes to whip up! It's made nut-free with healthy fats and antioxidant rich cocoa powder and is barely sweetened with only a touch of maple syrup. It's gluten-free, dairy-free and most important out-of-this-world-good! This will be your NEW favorite fudge recipe, promise.
Servings: 12 pieces
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup see note
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ¾ cup no-sugar-added sunflower butter see notes
- ⅓ cup coconut flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium pot, melt together coconut oil, maple syrup, salt and cocoa powder. Stir until it has all melted and combined.
- Add sunflower butter, coconut flour and vanilla extract and whisk together.
- Line a 7.5” by 5” container, or a similar size, with a parchment paper sling (for easy removal) and pour the chocolate mixture inside.
- Smooth the top and refrigerate until set at least 2 hours, but preferable 6 hours.
- Using the sling, remove the fudge mixture and slice to 12-16 pieces. Store in the refrigerator and enjoy within 10 days.
Notes
This recipe also works, and was tested with tahini (sesame seed paste). It has a slightly different taste to it, but still delicious so feel free to swap that in for equal portions if desired.