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    How To Make Vegan Fudge!

    Published: Dated: July 13, 2015 Modified: Last Modified: October 17, 2020 Christine Galvani 15 Comments This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    Vegan Fudge is easy to make and so delicious! This vegan fudge recipe is made with coconut oil and is dairy-free, gluten-free, grain-free, and Paleo!

    This vegan chocolate fudge requires just 5 ingredients, is paleo, gluten-free, refined sugar-free, dairy-free, vegan and takes just minutes to make.

    You’ll love this no-bake silky smooth, melt-in-your-mouth fudge!

     

    three pieces of fudge stacked on a plate.

    I love dessert bar recipes and this is a favorite because it’s so fast and easy.  

    It’s the perfect dessert to keep in the freezer for a quick snack!

    Let it harden in the freezer or refrigerator.

    How to make chocolate vegan fudge:

    1. Gather and measure the ingredients.
    2. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.

    ingredients for vegan fudge on counter.

     

    3.  Add the nut butter, maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla extract to a medium-sized mixing bowl and stir to combine.

    4.  In a heat-proof bowl, melt the chocolate chips.  Do this via the microwave in 40 second increments until almost melted and then stir until smooth and creamy.

     

    ingredients for vegan fudge in a mixing bowl with spatula.

    5.  Pour the melted chocolate into the bowl with the nut butter mixture and stir to combine.

    vegan fudge batter in mixing bowl.

    7.  Pour the chocolate mixture into the prepared loaf pan (8 x 4) and smooth the top with a spatula.

    8.  Place in the refrigerator or freezer for several hours until firm.

    Vegan fudge batter in baking loaf pan with parchment paper.

    9.  Remove from pan, cut into fudge pieces.

    10.  Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer for up to a few months.

    Vegan Fudge cut into pieces on parchment paper.

    Recipe tips:

    • It is very easy to make but should be kept cold so it does not melt.
    • I have found the best place to store this chocolate vegan fudge in the freezer.
    • The chopped nuts and chocolate chips sprinkled on top are optional but so awesome!
    • For the holidays, add crushed peppermint candies to the top (right after you pour into loaf pan).
    • Sprinkle the top with nuts such as chopped walnuts
    • Add chocolate chips to the chocolate mixture.

    Substitutions:

    • To make nut-free, use sunflower butter to replace the nut butter.
    • Substitute another nut butter for the almond butter.
    • To make keto or sugar-free, substitute sugar free chocolate chips and sugar free substitute.

    Vegan Chocolate Recipes:

    • Dairy-Free Chocolate Ganache
    • Peanut Butter Balls
    • Avocado Chocolate Pudding
    • Chocolate Covered Macadamia Nuts
    • Vegan Chocolate Mousse
    • Paleo Chocolate Truffles
    • Vegan Chocolate Truffles
    • Homemade Mounds Bars
    • Chocolate Shell

     

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    three pieces of fudge stacked on a plate.
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    How To Make Vegan Fudge!
    Prep Time
    10 mins
    Total Time
    10 mins
     

    This vegan chocolate fudge requires just 5 ingredients, is paleo, gluten-free, refined sugar free, dairy-free, vegan and takes just minutes to make. You'll love this no-bake silky smooth, melt-in-your-mouth fudge!

    Course: Dessert, holiday dish, Snack
    Cuisine: American, Dessert, Fudge
    Servings: 20
    Calories: 186 kcal
    Author: Christine Galvani
    Ingredients
    • 9 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips (I use a 9-ounce bag, dairy-free).
    • 1/4 cup coconut oil
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1/4 cup maple syrup
    • 1 cup nut butter (almond butter, cashew butter or sub sunflower seed butter for nut-free).
    Instructions
    1. Prepare a 9 x 5 loaf pan baking dish by lining with parchment paper or plastic wrap.

    2. Add the nut butter, maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla extract to a medium-sized mixing bowl. Stir well to combine..

    3. In a heat-proof bowl, melt the chocolate chips. Do this via the microwave in 40-second intervals or use the double boil method.

    4. Pour the melted chocolate into the bowl with the nut butter mixture and stir well to combine.

    5. Pour the mixture into prepared 4 x 8 pan, smooth out the top and make sure mixture is even thickness.

    6. Optional: Sprinkle chopped nuts, sprinkles, chopped nuts like walnuts, and/or chocolate chips over the top of the fudge. You may want to press these in slightly with your hands to make sure they stick to the fudge.

    7. Place in freezer for at least an hour, preferably three, or until completely hard and solid.
    8. Take the fudge out of the plan by removing the plastic wrap with fudge on it.
    9. Using a knife, slice fudge into serving size pieces. Store in freezer.
    Recipe Notes

    Recipe tips:

    • It is very easy to make but should be kept cold so it does not melt.
    • I have found the best place to store this chocolate vegan fudge in the freezer.
    • The chopped nuts and chocolate chips sprinkled on top are optional but so awesome!
    • For the holidays, add crushed peppermint candies to the top (right after you pour into loaf pan).
    • Sprinkle the top with nuts such as chopped walnuts
    • Add chocolate chips to the chocolate mixture.

    Substitutions:

    • To make nut-free, use sunflower butter to replace the nut butter.
    • Substitute another nut butter for the almond butter.
    • To make keto or sugar-free, substitute sugar free chocolate chips and sugar free substitute.
    Nutrition Facts
    How To Make Vegan Fudge!
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 186 Calories from Fat 135
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 15g23%
    Saturated Fat 6g30%
    Cholesterol 1mg0%
    Sodium 3mg0%
    Potassium 175mg5%
    Carbohydrates 12g4%
    Fiber 2g8%
    Sugar 8g9%
    Protein 3g6%
    Vitamin A 6IU0%
    Calcium 56mg6%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

     

     

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    1. Heather L

      February 23, 2017 at 8:42 pm

      5 stars
      Sweet and Delicious!

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      • Christine

        February 24, 2017 at 9:04 am

        Thanks Heather!

        Reply
    2. David @ Cooking Chat

      January 18, 2016 at 5:40 am

      5 stars
      What a delicious treat! I do also associate fudge which visits to beach towns, good memories to bring up in January!

      Reply
      • Christine

        January 18, 2016 at 12:00 pm

        Thanks David! Yes, I agree!

        Reply
    3. Rebekah

      January 17, 2016 at 7:23 pm

      5 stars
      I just got a Vitamix and I’m excited to try making my own nut butters! Never thought about macadamia nuts, but can’t go wrong with fudge 😀

      Reply
      • Christine

        January 17, 2016 at 7:58 pm

        Oh, you are so lucky to get a Vitamix! Enjoy!! You will be having fun making all kinds of recipes. Nut butters will be so easy!

        Reply
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