Easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge (Refined Sugar Free + Vegan)
This Easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge is made with just four wholesome ingredients! This refined sugar free and vegan fudge is incredibly smooth, creamy, and melts in your mouth.
I’ve always been of the opinion that fudge should be easy to make – like very easy. Never ever have I bothered to fuss over a candy thermometer for good fudge, because it’s so unnecessary and stress-inducing.
My old, unhealthy favorite fudge recipe was pretty easy, but my new super easy refined sugar free + vegan fudge recipe is even EASIER. Like, no cooking necessary. Just melting the coconut oil. That’s my kind of easy.
This recipe can be mixed together and chilling in the fridge in about 5 minutes if you work efficiently, probably even faster if you skip the peanut butter swirl on top (which is mostly for looks, I’ll be honest).
So now that we know how very easy this is to make, let’s talk about the very simple steps to get this luscious, melt in your mouth peanut butter fudge in your kitchen ASAP.
First up, melt your coconut oil. Grab your peanut butter, and whisk it into the coconut oil. I always use 100% natural peanut butter, with no weird sugars or anything added. Make sure to stir it all up so it’s not too oily!
Then whisk in the maple syrup and sifted cocoa powder. Whisk it good, and when it’s smooth, voila. You’re done. Just pour it into your lined pan or muffin liners.
If you want to do the peanut butter swirl, just melt together a little peanut butter and coconut oil, and then pour/drizzle it over the top of the chocolate mixture. Swirl in with a toothpick or knife, and then chill for a few hours or until it’s firm.
That’s all! Once your fudge is firm, slice it with a sharp knife (if necessary) and enjoy. I like letting it warm up at room temperature for a few minutes to make it ultra delicious + totally melt in your mouth.
This peanut butter fudge is incredibly rich, chocolatey, peanut buttery, and it will make you melt! It’s perfect for all my fellow chocolate peanut butter aficionados out there 😉 take a few minutes and whip up a batch of this luscious chocolate peanut fudge, you won’t regret it :) enjoy!
Want more chocolate peanut butter goodness?!
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PrintEasy Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge (Refined Sugar Free + Vegan)
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 20 pieces 1x
Description
This Easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge is made with just four wholesome ingredients! This refined sugar free and vegan fudge is incredibly smooth, creamy, and melts in your mouth.
Ingredients
- ½ cup (100g) coconut oil, melted
- ¾ cup (196g) peanut butter, use crunchy for little bits, I always use 100% peanut butter
- ¼ cup (78g) maple syrup
- ½ cup (42g) cocoa powder, sifted
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, omit if your peanut butter is salted
For the peanut butter swirl
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
Instructions
- Line a 9×5″ loaf pan with parchment paper, or alternatively line a mini muffin tin with muffin liners. Lightly grease with coconut oil.
- Melt coconut oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat or in the microwave for about 30 seconds to a minute. Whisk in the nut butter, maple syrup, cocoa powder, and salt if using, into the melted coconut oil until completely smooth.
- Pour mixture into the prepared pan or liners.
- For the peanut butter swirl, melt together the peanut butter and coconut oil in a small saucepan or in the microwave until combined. Drizzle over the chocolate and use a toothpick or knife to swirl it in.
- Place in the refrigerator and chill until firm, about 2 hours.
- Let soften at room temperature for about 10 minutes before cutting into squares with a sharp knife. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Calories: 143
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 77
- Fat: 13
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Protein: 3
I love fudge that’s not too sweet and chocolate-peanut butter is my favorite! This fudge looks perfect Rachel!
Anything with peanut butter is a favorite of mine – thanks so much Marcie!
I am so glad you love peanut butter and chocolate as much as I do! haha. This fudge looks absolutely perfect! :)
It’s the best combo ever! Thanks so much, Elizabeth.
I finally got around to whipping up a batch and it turned out super tasty! I love how easy the recipe is and how the fudge isn’t overly sweet. Yummm! The texture is really nice too! My fam tried a couple and loved it as well so I”ll be making another batch for Christmas. Thank you for the recipe Rachel :)
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So thrilled to hear you’re enjoying it, Elizabeth! Thanks for your feedback :)
This looks so easy and delicious!
It really is, thanks so much Raia!
Why would you even think twice about making this delicious fudge? Ain’t nobody got time for candy thermometers, coconut oil does wonders! That pb swirl is mesmerizing!
I never bother with a candy thermometer either when making fudge, who has time for that?! This chocolate peanut butter version looks SO good! Like, I want it for breakfast! Love those pretty swirls and how easy it is!
Nobody’s got time for that! Thank you so very much, Gayle.
Oh man, is it too early to have this fudge for a second breakfast?? I’m DROOLING over how chocolate-y and decadent this looks, Rachel! Chocolate and peanut butter make the best combo anytime!
Thanks so much for the chocolate peanut butter love, Sarah!
The texture on this fudge looks ABSOLUTELY PERFECT. Crave-inducing!
I am a chocolate addict and I love the idea that you made every step without cooking. It’s so perfect! Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Thanks so much Lucy, hope you’ll give it a try!
These look extremely addictive!
I’m constantly amazed how these simple ingredients can be continually turned into something new and fresh! These look so luxurious, Rachel, and I could totally sink my teeth into them! And what’s better than fudge and chocolate?! Holy cow!
They really are some amazing ingredients! Thanks so much, Traci.
I can’t resist the chocolate pb combo! This fudge looks incredible!
Wow, I can’t believe how easy this is! I definitely don’t make fudge often because of the candy thermometer and all that stuff like you said. Can’t wait to try this! :)
I love fudge! And this fudge looks extra delicious!
I’ve been looking for a new peanut butter fudge recipe to try. Can’t wait to make this!
W-O-W the texture of this fudge is insane!
Could golden syrup be used instead of maple syrup?
I haven’t ever used golden syrup, but as long as you like the taste and the sweetness is comparable to maple syrup, it should be fine!
Hi! Can I replace the maple syrup with confectioner’s sugar?
Hi Denisse – I’d recommend using a liquid sweetener like maple syrup, agave, or honey. The powdered sugar will likely be too dry.
Does this need to be kept in the refrigerator to hold its shape? Or can it be left out on a table at a holiday party for a few hours?
I always worry about coconut oil based recipes melting if not kept cool enough.
Hi Brenda, they’re definitely best fresh from the fridge but should keep at cool room temperature for an hour or two! Enjoy :)
Does anyone know the calorie and fat gram count on these?
Hi April, I just updated the recipe to include nutritional info :)
I was wondering if you could use natural peanut butter instead? It already has the oil in it so could you substitute that for say the coconut oil and syrup?
Hi Nicole – I always use natural peanut butter. Peanut oil and coconut oil perform very differently – if you omitted the syrup and coconut oil, you’d simply have cocoa peanut butter. Follow the recipe as written for best results!
How long will this last in the fridge? And also can it be frozen for longer storage?
It’s lasted up to a week in my fridge (never lasted longer than that without being eaten) and I imagine it would freeze wonderfully :) enjoy!
Thanks! :) Also the ridge is DELICIOUS by the way! So rich
*fudge oops
So glad you’re enjoying it Michele!
So.GOOD.! turned out great!
I made these when i had a super chocolate craving and they took care of it! self disclaimer: i used stevia chocolate chips.
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So thrilled you loved it! Thanks for sharing your feedback :)
I’m sensitive to coconut oil, do you think butter would work instead?
I think it should be fine, but it would make these not vegan and would add a buttery flavor! As long as you’re fine with that, go for it :)
How long should I let it freeze? I left it in for 2 hours and it wasnt firm.
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Hi Sanya, it can take longer or shorter depending on your freezer, and how deep the fudge is in your pan. It should definitely be solid after 4-5 hours.