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    Home » Recipes » Healthy Desserts

    Creamy Chocolate Protein Fudge (Nut-Free)

    Published: Mar 24, 2014 · Modified: Apr 23, 2022 by Lauren · This post may contain affiliate links · 24 Comments

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    Creamy Chocolate Protein Fudge - A surprisingly delicious and healthy fudge recipe made without tons of sugar that is also high in natural protein!

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    This recipe is secretly healthy with a secret high protein ingredient that you'll secretly pee your pants over.

    Though I'm poking fun at the 'secret' labels, I understand the need for them in certain cases, as I have a close family member who cringes at anything with 'healthy' in the title.

    Isn't it a good thing if something is healthy?

    I truly believe that now more than ever, people are seeking delicious AND healthy recipes to combat the array of health problems plaguing them.

    Obesity, allergies, cancer, diabetes...these problems seem to be pervasive. It's a wonderful thing to have alternative, wholesome foods to replace the dastardly versions.

    Take this fudge for example.

    Yes, this recipe has beans in it.

    Before you click 'close' on this post, let me share with you my family's experience with bean desserts.

    Not only do my husband and I feel like we tolerate them really well, we also don't get the sugar highs and lows indicative of so many other treats. We correlate this with the protein component.

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    Beans also add fiber and a creamy texture that you might otherwise need nuts or extra fat for.

    They are an awesome replacement for flour and are a well-tolerated food for allergic individuals like my daughter and myself.

    This fudge is so deliciously creamy and luxurious, it rivals anything you'd find at your local candy shop.

    If you're not a huge chocolate fan, this Detox Fudge may be more your style. Just omit the chocolate chips!

    My entire family tolerates and enjoys this delicious, creamy treat, and I wholeheartedly hope yours will too!

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    4.34 from 3 votes

    Creamy Chocolate Protein Fudge (Nut-Free)

    Creamy chocolate fudge made from black beans!
    Prep Time5 mins
    Chill Time:2 hrs
    Total Time2 hrs 5 mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Dairy-free, Grain-free, Nut-free
    Servings: 12 pieces
    Calories: 203kcal
    Author: Lauren Goslin

    Ingredients

    • 15 ounce can black beans rinsed and drained
    • 6 Tbsp coconut oil melted
    • 6 Tbsp cacao or cocoa powder
    • 3 Tbsp maple syrup or raw honey
    • ¼ tsp sea salt
    • 1 ½ tsp vanilla
    • ⅛ +1/16 tsp powdered stevia extract

    Instructions

    • Process all of the ingredients until very smooth and well combined (about 1-2 minutes).
    • Pour the batter into a lightly oiled 7 x 5 inch Pyrex dish.
    • Refrigerate until firm (2-4 hours).
    • Cut and serve!

    Notes

    Nutrition facts are based on using cocoa powder and raw honey.
    Weight Watchers points (new system): 5

    Nutrition

    Sugar: 5.2g | Fiber: 6.2g | Calories: 203kcal | Saturated Fat: 6.2g | Fat: 7.6g | Protein: 8.2g | Carbohydrates: 28g

    Notes:

    If you're a chocolate mint lover like me, add about 1/2 teaspoon of mint extract for a scrumptious, refreshing treat!

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    Comments

    1. Klara

      November 15, 2015 at 7:03 am

      they look lovely. i just made them, but they won't get firm, i put them for another 2 hours in the refrigerator, i hope they will get firm this time. What's your secret for getting them so firm? 🙂

      Reply
      • Lauren

        November 15, 2015 at 12:26 pm

        Hi Klara,

        Did you use coconut oil? If yes, you probably just haven't left it in the fridge long enough! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Alyssa

      February 21, 2015 at 5:33 pm

      Would the Now Foods better stevia liquid sweetener be the same as stevia extract? Stevia extract is an ingredient... and what else could be used in place of stevia extract?

      By the way, I just made the black bean chocolate cookies for my son who has food allergies (skipped the stevia though...) and he likes them! He won't eat regular beans so I have to be sneaky. 😉

      Reply
      • Lauren

        February 22, 2015 at 3:50 pm

        Hi Alyssa,

        The stevia I use here is actually the powdered kind...I think you could substitute more honey or maple syrup for the stevia, though I don't know how much offhand. I'm happy you and your son enjoyed the cookies! 🙂

        Reply
    3. christina

      July 31, 2014 at 12:35 pm

      I just saw the answer above so diregard...thanks! 🙂

      Reply
    4. christina

      July 31, 2014 at 12:33 pm

      Can i substitute the stevia extract? Can i use a little more honey and/or vanilla extract or even brown sugar? Thanks!

      Reply
    5. Jessica

      July 23, 2014 at 7:01 am

      Could you use another type of bean? Pinto? And swap the cacao for carob?

      Reply
      • Lauren

        July 23, 2014 at 7:50 am

        Hi Jessica,

        I think both of those would be fine! 🙂

        Reply
    6. The Vegan 8

      June 09, 2014 at 10:25 pm

      This looks really good and creamy! Like one of the above commentors said, I've seen tons of bean desserts around and everyone I've tried has been terrible and tasted like beans and left me scarred, haha! I'm intrigued how these taste, I'll have to try them!

      Reply
    7. Rebekah

      April 17, 2014 at 6:15 am

      This look amazing! I'm pinning this for sure! 🙂 Stopping in from AFW. 🙂

      Reply
    8. Katie (The Muffin Myth)

      March 26, 2014 at 2:11 am

      Yum! After the success of my adzuki bean brownies, I can't wait to give this a try! I've got some cooked beans stashed in the freezer from my last batch, so I'm pretty much ready to go. Do you know approx how many cups of beans are in a 15oz can? We don't get cans in oz where I live, and I mostly use dried beans. Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Lauren

        March 26, 2014 at 7:13 am

        Hi Katie,

        There's about 1 1/2 cups of cooked beans in one can. I still need to try your brownines too! I hope you enjoy the fudge if you try it. 😀

        Reply
    9. Mary Frances @ The Sweet Tooth Life

      March 25, 2014 at 7:57 pm

      I love using beand in baking, although I've had more success with no baking lol. 🙂 I bet the coconut oil makes these so rich and creamy! It's hard to find a healthy fudge that doesn't use nuts, so thumbs up on this one!

      Reply
    10. Gabby @ the veggie nook

      March 25, 2014 at 6:18 pm

      This looks awesome Lauren! You are so good at finding unique ways for you and your family to enjoy sweets 🙂

      Reply
    11. Lindsay

      March 25, 2014 at 5:30 am

      How do we feel about using agave instead of mape syrup/honey? No lie, I have a ton of black beans soaking (in a bowl) on my counter at home right now. And! Bonus! I have all of the ingredients in my cabinet. Tuesday-night to do!

      Reply
      • Lauren

        March 25, 2014 at 7:59 am

        Hi Lindsay,

        I don't use agave, but from what I've seen of it, it looks similar to maple syrup, so I bet it'd work! 🙂 I hope you enjoy the fudge!

        Reply
    12. Alexis Schaffler

      March 24, 2014 at 3:46 pm

      Any thing we can use in place of stevia?

      Reply
      • Lauren

        March 24, 2014 at 4:03 pm

        Hi Alexis,

        Another tablespoon of honey or maple syrup should do the trick! 🙂

        Reply
    13. Sharon

      March 24, 2014 at 9:08 am

      Lauren this looks am-a-zing! I haven't been convinced to make a black bean inspired treat until now. This goes straight to the top of my to-do list! 🙂

      Reply
      • Lauren

        March 24, 2014 at 3:09 pm

        Thanks Sharon! I hope you enjoy it if you try it! 🙂

        Reply
    14. Isadora

      March 24, 2014 at 8:01 am

      I've seen a few black bean/chocolate dessert recipes lately and although I love black beans they have kind of scared me a little bit, but I trust you and these look really good so I maybe it is time I take the plunge and try them!

      Reply
      • Lauren

        March 24, 2014 at 8:48 am

        It's so good Izzy, you have to try it! 🙂

        Reply
    15. Christine@ Apple of My Eye

      March 24, 2014 at 7:37 am

      These look DELICIOUS! Can't believe they have black beans in them! They look just as good as any confectionary fudge 🙂

      Reply
      • Lauren

        March 24, 2014 at 8:47 am

        Thanks Christina! It tastes just as delicious, in my opinion. 🙂

        Reply

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