This has become one of my favorite treats.
While I like all the recipes posted on this blog, I don’t make everything on a regular basis, usually because it can be a bit time-consuming in some way (case in point, these Snickers bars).
I do, however, have a few favorites that are in constant rotation, most of them revolving around chocolate somehow.
My Homemade Chocolate and this Sugar-Free Cookie Slice are regulars, as are these healthy fruit-based desserts.
Now added to the list…this fudge!
When my husband and I were first married, and I was pregnant with Jade, we took a trip up to a small town in Arizona called Jerome.
It’s one of those quaint towns where you’ll find old, historical buildings, lots of kitschy gift shops, and a homemade fudge store.
While up there, we indulged in some of the best tasting fudge I’ve had! Sugar and butter, why are you so damn delicious?!
I never thought I’d be able to recreate something similar (I still love you bean fudge), but, for me, this comes awfully close, and it’s healthy!
Please enjoy the following video showing you just how to make it!
Creamy, low sugar, low carb chocolate fudge made with coconut oil!
- 1 c . coconut oil , semi-solid
- 1/2 c . raw cacao or cocoa powder
- 1 T . honey
- 1 T . maple syrup
- 2 t . vanilla extract
- dash sea salt
- stevia , optional
- Place the coconut oil in a bowl.
- Using a hand mixer, beat the oil until smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add in the remaining ingredients.
- Beat for another minute until all is well combined.
- Taste for sweetness, adding in a dash or two of stevia, if desired.
- Pour the 'batter' into a 7 x 5 inch Pyrex dish, making sure to smooth it out.
- Top the fudge as desired with nuts, dried fruit, or (my favorite) fleur de sel.
- Refrigerate until set, about 3-4 hours.
- Let sit out a couple of minutes before cutting and serving.
- Enjoy!
WW SmartPoints: 10
Adapted from this recipe
What’s your favorite treat to keep on hand?
Shared with: Meatless Monday, Hearth and Soul, Allergy-Free Wednesday, Healthy Vegan Friday, Gluten-Free Friday, Savoring Saturdays
Kurt says
June 29, 2017 at 3:10 pmThis is a really good recipe! Thank you for sharing!!
Richard R. says
May 21, 2017 at 1:17 pmMy wife loves these!
hungryforbalance says
February 20, 2016 at 11:26 amThis is SUCH a good idea!! I never thought to whip the coconut oil to make it fluffy!! Pinned!
RecipestoNourish says
February 19, 2016 at 9:06 amSwoon. I love homemade fudge. Thank you for sharing this with us at Savoring Saturdays linky party. Hope you’lll join us again.
Monique says
February 13, 2016 at 10:21 amThis fudge looks so good! That’s such a clever idea to beat the oil with a hand mixer to get a nice consistency, I haven’t tried that before. Yum!
kimmythevegan says
February 10, 2016 at 10:07 pmThis fudge sounds so good! I love the added gogi berries – makes it so pretty.
It’s funny to hear you reminisce about the cute fudge shop. I honestly never liked fudge before going vegan, but this sounds like something I would actually enjoy. It sounds like a sweet treat without overindulging. I didn’t get a chance to check out your video yet, but will give it a peek soon =)
Thank you so much for sharing this at Healthy Vegan Fridays – I’m featuring your recipe this week. I’m also pinning and sharing (and saving for later!).
Lauren says
February 11, 2016 at 9:38 amThanks so much Kimmy! 🙂
April J Harris (@apriljharris) says
February 8, 2016 at 9:29 amYour fudge looks beautiful, Lauren! It’s so nice to see a healthier recipe for fudge (why are sugar and butter so damn delicious!!??!) that still looks so creamy and delicious. I’ll be featuring your post at this week’s Hearth and Soul Hop. Thank you for being a part of our Hearth and Soul Hop community.
Kyra says
February 6, 2016 at 2:45 amWow Lauren! This fudge looks dreamy <3 the perfect healthy chocolate treat for Valentine's Day! I have fond memories of fudge during my first pregnancy too – I went through a phase of making caramel fudge, I think it was mainly sweetened condensed milk, brown sugar and butter 😐 you've got me thinking I should make a healthified version of that!
Angela says
February 5, 2016 at 11:22 pmTried this fudge! Used carob powder instead. Tastes amazing☺i also added some coconut milk! Love ur recipes! Thanks!
Lauren says
February 7, 2016 at 2:59 pmI’m so happy you liked it Angela!
Bethany says
February 5, 2016 at 11:20 amI love chocolate fudge. What a great recipe!
athleticavocado says
February 3, 2016 at 10:52 amThis look highly addicting! I don’t think I would be able to stop eating this!
Laura says
February 2, 2016 at 8:05 pmThis is a little different than my recipe for it. I’m going to try yours soon. Often, we drizzle a bit of peanut butter in ours to get a chocolate/pb swirl and my daughters love it! And I love them filling it with healthy fats!
Lauren says
February 3, 2016 at 8:41 amOooo, the peanut butter idea sounds awesome!
fitfoodiemama says
February 2, 2016 at 6:38 amMMMM love coconut oil fudge, SO GOOD!
Lauren says
February 2, 2016 at 7:18 pmThank you! 🙂
katalysthealth says
February 1, 2016 at 4:23 pmI make fudge or chocolate like this all the time! I love how simple but so delicious AND nutritious it is! I definietly need to keep this fudge stocked in my fridge for when that late night craving hits. Lately I’ve just been making homemade hot cocoa with marshmallows 🙂
Rachel says
February 1, 2016 at 11:06 amYum, Lauren!!! You kill me with these amazing recipes. Thanks for linking up!
Lauren says
February 1, 2016 at 6:03 pmLol, thanks Rachel! 🙂
kinsey says
February 1, 2016 at 8:47 amHey Lauran! What site do you use (if any) to calculate the nutrition info? I am in need of finding one for a client of mine. Thanks!
Lauren says
February 1, 2016 at 6:03 pmHi Kinsey,
I use calorie count. 🙂
petiteallergytreats says
February 1, 2016 at 8:24 amThis looks like a perfect treat for Valentine’s Day (or any day really). Love how easy this is!
Lauren says
February 1, 2016 at 6:03 pmThanks Laura! ♥