I’ve mentioned before that I have a rather large sweet tooth. Large is putting it mildly… it’s massive.
It craves sweets… particularly chocolate.
However, over the past several years I’ve been trying to not eat too much refined sugar. I’m gradually making the switch to more natural sweeteners and trying to find healthier versions of my favorite sweets!
Enter in this fudge. It is sweet, it is chocolaty it is nice and fudgy….
The real test? The teenager ate a piece and said, “this sure doesn’t taste healthy!”
Now I used regular old peanut butter, if you want it truly refined sugar free you’d need to use a natural sugar free peanut butter, in which case I’d probably up the honey. If you try it I’d love to know how it turns out!
Here’s what you’ll need:
1/2 Cup Coconut oil
1/2 Cup Cocoa Powder
1/4 Cup Honey
1/2 Cup Peanut Butter
1 tsp Vanilla
1/4 tsp salt
First line a 8×8 baking sheet with parchment paper. This makes it super easy to lift the fudge out when it is done.
Next in a saucepan over med/low heat add in the coconut oil, peanut butter and honey. Cook, stirring continuously until they are all nice and melted and blended together. Now add in the cocoa powder and stir, making sure there are no lumps. Stir in the vanilla and salt.
Now pour your mixture into your prepared pan. It is super runny, that’s ok.
Pop the whole thing in the fridge and let cool for at least 1/2 an hour.
Once it’s completely cool and set you can lift out the parchment and cut it into squares. I do recommend keeping it refrigerated because it softens pretty quickly.
Just like with regular fudge you could top this with chopped nuts, sprinkles… whatever you’d like! It’s delicious!!
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Stephanie R says
Oh man this looks delicious! I haven’t had decent fudge in ages!
Madaline says
This sounds awesome and equally more tasty then original kinds!
Heather @ My Overflowing Cup says
Thanks so much for sharing this recipe. I love fudge made with coconut oil, but I’ve never tried it with peanut butter.
Pinning and trying soon.. Thanks!
Leesha @ Living Contently says
This sounds delicious! I”ve never tried an alternative fudge, but I’d love to! Pinning!
Krista says
It’s delicious! As a self proclaimed chocoholic this totally satisfied!
Gentle Joy says
Looks great…. and what a good idea to make it healthy 🙂
Heaven says
Chocolate is my weakness! Pinning this and following you on G+
Krista says
Mine too!! Thanks for pinning!
Christine from So Domestically Challenged says
This looks yummy!!! I never would have thought to use coconut oil in fudge!
Kim says
I love coconut oil, and all things chocolate of course! Pinned 🙂
Melissa says
I had a feeling this would involve coconut oil. That stuff is amazing!
Kim @ The Baking ChocolaTess says
Chocolate and peanut butter together is awesome, but I dearly love the healthy option! Visiting from Pretty Pintastic Party! Pinning!
Krista says
I can’t resist peanut butter and chocolate, so making it a little healthier helps a lot! Thanks for stopping by!
Krista says
I seem to be using it in absolutely everything lately! I love it!
Krista says
Thanks for pinning! I can’t get enough chocolate so I feel a little better if there’s coconut oil in it too!
Lou Lou Girls says
Oh my…so delicious! I’m always get so excited to see what you have brought to our party! Pinned and tweeted. Thank you for being part of our party. I hope to see you on Monday at 7. Lou Lou Girls
Judy says
I just printed this recipe out and have to try it. It really looks great. I will be featuring this tonight at my Winter Blues Wednesday link party. Please stop by and pick up an I’ve Been Featured button. Thanks. http://diybydesign.blogspot.com
Denise says
Putting this on my must try list! I love chocolate but I am really trying to be healthier, so…
Thanks for sharing at Fridays Unfolded!! Featuring you this week 🙂