Let’s fudge it out! With this deliciously healthy 2 ingredient fudge. You can prep this no-cook recipe in just a few minutes and let the freezer do the rest. The best part? This sweet treat is sugar-free, dairy-free, gluten-free and vegan.
Many of the fudge recipes I see are made with frosting, next to using nut butter. While this might be a delicious choice, one piece of fudge becomes a heavy load of sugar and calories. So I thought about an easy fudge recipe that will satisfy your creamy and sweet cravings but with a healthy twist. Born was this 2 ingredient fudge recipe.
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Why you'll love this recipe
- 2 ingredients – It is almost unbelievable that this recipe is made of only two ingredients, peanut butter and refined coconut oil.
- Rich and creamy – With only two ingredients, this fudge is super creamy and rich in flavour. It will literally melt in your mouth.
- Diet-friendly – This peanut butter fudge is not only delicious, but also fits into a healthy lifestyle. It is rich in healthy fats and sugar-free, dairy-free, gluten-free, keto-friendly and naturally vegan.
- No-cook – Not only does this recipe do with just two ingredients, but you also don’t need a stovetop or oven.
- One bowl – You only need a bowl and a whisk or spoon to combine the ingredients. The freezer does the rest.
- Easy to make – This is probably the easiest recipe on the blog to date because it is whipped together in a bowl in seconds and then put in the freezer.
Ingredients
- Peanut butter – I used all-natural, unsalted and smooth peanut butter in this recipe.
- Coconut oil (refined) – The coconut oil firms up the peanut butter when cooled. I used refined coconut oil for this recipe to avoid diluting the peanut butter taste with a coconut flavour.
- Sea salt (optional) – Sprinkle over some sea salt before eating the fudge if you like.
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Melt the coconut oil in the microwave or on the stove if solid.
Pour the melted coconut into a bowl with peanut butter.
Mix the peanut butter and coconut oil in a bowl with a whisk until well combined.
Transfer the mixture to a small baking pan or container.
Place in the freezer and freeze for about an hour or until firm. Remove the fudge from the freezer, cut it into 12 squares and serve.
Equipment
- whisk
- bowl
- baking pan or container
Tips and substitutions
- Use refined coconut oil – It is neutral flavour and won't take away from the peanut butter taste.
- Keep in the freezer – This fudge melts fast, so take it out just a few minutes before eating and put the fudge pieces into the freezer again.
- Add another texture – Like it crunchy? Add some chopped peanuts before freezing the fudge.
Top tip
Sprinkle the fudge with some sea salt flakes before serving for the ultimate peanut butter indulgence.
Recipe FAQs
Of course, it depends on what you perceive as healthy. But this recipe is definitely a healthier version of the classic fudge. It is rich in healthy fats and plant-based protein. Though it is still a treat, it should be eaten in moderation.
I did not personally try it, but I think this recipe would also work with almond, cashew, or hazelnut butter.
You can also make this fudge with cocoa butter to keep it dairy free and vegan. I would not recommend using plant-based butter or margarine as it is not strong enough in texture to firm up the fudge.
Add chopped nuts, vanilla extract or other ingredients to personalize it to your liking.
Keep the fudge pieces in an airtight container and store them in the freezer for up to 3 months.
2 Ingredient Fudge
Ingredients
- 250 g natural peanut butter (1 cup)
- 4 tablespoon coconut oil
- flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Melt the coconut oil in the microwave or on the stove if solid.
- Mix the peanut butter and coconut oil in a bowl with a whisk until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into a small baking pan or container. Place in the freezer and freeze for about an hour or until firm.
- Remove the fudge from the freezer, cut it into 12 squares and serve.
Notes
- Use refined coconut oil – It is neutral flavour and won't take away from the peanut butter taste.
- Keep in the freezer – This fudge melts fast, so take it out just a few minutes before eating and put the fudge pieces into the freezer again.
Nutrition
Nutritional values are estimates only calculated with the recipe calorie and nutrition calculator provided by verywellfit.com. The author of this website is not a nutritionist nor a doctor. All nutritional data provided in the recipes and correspondent blog posts are for informational purposes only. Do not use the information as nutritional or medical advice.
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