This Paleo Coconut Oil Fudge is so easy, has only 5 ingredients, takes less than 5 minutes to make and tastes amazing! Dairy free, gluten free, and naturally sweetened.
Fudge was a treat my family made often when I was young. More times than not, it was the dessert made for birthdays and celebrations. The kind we made though was not healthy at all- packed with sugar and other undesirable ingredients.
This fudge, on the other hand, is packed with healthy fats from the coconut oil and almond butter, is naturally sweetened with real maple syrup, and it’s just as delicious!
This fudge does need to stay in the fridge or freezer. It gets soft pretty fast at room temperature. Sinking your teeth into cold fudge is so good though! So it’s not a bad thing at all!
You can use any nut butter you want for this. I used almond butter to keep it paleo, but you can use peanut butter if you'd like. You can also use sunflower seed butter to make it nut free if there’s a nut allergy you're working around.
This coconut oil fudge is creamy, sweet, and so delicious! If you are looking for a healthier fudge- this is it!
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Paleo Coconut Oil Fudge
Ingredients
- ½ cup melted coconut oil, refined for no flavor
- ½ cup creamy almond butter
- ½ cup cacao powder
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ⅛ teaspoon salt unless almond butter is salted, then leave out
Instructions
- Line a loaf pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a small pan, combine coconut oil, cacao, almond butter, maple syrup and salt. Heat over medium heat and whisk until smooth. It does not need to boil or come to a certain temperature.
- As soon as it's smooth, pour into prepared pan. Place in fridge and let set for ar least 2 hours.
- Store in fridge or freezer.
Melissa Faukner says
What else could I use in place of maple syrup?
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Melissa- you can use honey if you want. Hope you enjoy!
Melissa Faukner says
Anything besides honey? Trying to make them whole30 compliant.
Jessica DeMay says
Oh- nothing will make it Whole30 compliant because that goes against what Whole30 is about. No treats at all- even with compliant ingredients. Sorry! Save this for when you're done 🙂
Melissa Faukner says
Oh I know that. We are past the 30 days but still only using compliant ingredients to make things so treats are fine.
Jessica DeMay says
Well dates are the only approved sweetener so you could try that, but I can't guarantee it will work since it's a different consistency.
Renee says
Could this be made with date paste as a sweetener? Could it help with it being less melty out of the fridge?
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Renee- you can try that as the sweetener, but it won't help with it staying solid at room temperature. I'm sorry!
Barbara says
I'm out of cocoa powder, would melted dark chocolate work? Thanks for the great recipes!
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Barbara- yes, I think that would work. Enjoy!
Holly says
Hi, this is the first fudge recipe I've seen that I might be able to make work with my son's p/n and dairy allergy. Do you think Sunbutter would work the same as almond butter?
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Holly- yes, that will work great. Hope he enjoys!
Jilliannie says
I was wondering if anyone has used sugar free maple syrup with positive results? I am a keto eater, so regular maple syrup is a no-go for me! Thanks, and I look forward to giving this a shot!
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Jilliannie- I havent tried it, but I don't see why it wouldn't work. If you have a brand you really like then give it a try. It also may work with Swerve powdered sugar- if you're familiar with that. Hope you enjoy!
Amanda says
So for Keto you can just use 1/2 cup swerve instead of maple syrup? Would it affect the consistency?
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Amanda- I think it would work fine. It might make it hold tougher better actually since as written, it gets soft at room temperature. Hope you try it!
Camila says
Do I need to use refined o vingin coconut oil?
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Camila- you can use any coconut oil you like or have on hand. Hope you enjoy!
Camila says
thank you Jessica. Cant wait to try this recipe!
Marian Marcus says
I have a jar of organic brown rice syrup, can I use that as a substitute for maple syrup?
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Marian- I can't say for sure because I've never used brown rice syrup. You can use honey if you want. Let me know if you try it and how it comes out. Thanks!
Sudan Kofchock says
Can I use brown rice syrup instead of maple syrup? I also would like to know. I have it and I don't have maple syrup.
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Sudan- I can't say for sure because I'm not familiar with brown rice syrup. Use your best judgement- is it sweet enough? The right consistency? Go for it!
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says
You know I'll be giving this a go Jessica! Your chocolate desserts kill me! They're always so delish!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Mary Ann!
Bethany @ Athletic Avocado says
Coconut oil fudge is my fav! Tastes sinful and chocolately, but is actually full of wholesome ingredients!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Bethany! Yes- I love it!
Amy@wholesomelicious says
Looks delicious and so easy!!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Amy!!