Description
This Peanut Butter Dairy-Free Fudge is a creamy, rich treat made with coconut oil, peanut butter, and natural sweeteners. Perfect for those avoiding dairy, this easy no-bake fudge combines simple ingredients with minimal prep and chill time to create a satisfying snack or dessert with a delightful salty-sweet flavor.
Ingredients
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Fudge Ingredients
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 1 1/4 cup peanut butter (unsalted preferred)
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup cane sugar
- Pinch of salt, plus more for topping
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Dish: Line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper and set it aside to prevent sticking and ease fudge removal.
- Heat Ingredients: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the coconut oil, peanut butter, maple syrup, cane sugar, and a pinch of salt. Whisk frequently to ensure the coconut oil melts completely and the mixture becomes smooth and fully integrated.
- Pour Mixture: Once smooth and combined, pour the fudge mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Freeze to Set: Place the baking dish into the freezer and allow the fudge to harden for at least 2 hours, ensuring it achieves a firm texture.
- Cut and Serve: Remove the fudge from the freezer, lift it out using the parchment paper, trim any uneven edges if desired. Cut into bite-size pieces, sprinkle with additional sea salt for an enhanced flavor contrast, and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Calories are per piece and are an estimation based on 25 pieces per batch.
- Unsalted peanut butter works best to control saltiness; Trader Joe’s brand was used in this recipe.
- Coconut sugar can replace cane sugar and honey can be used instead of maple syrup, but these substitutions will slightly change the flavor profile.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 20g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
