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This Vegan Chocolate Fudge is seriouslyindulgent, perfectly richandcreamyand secretlyhealthy. Aneasy no-bakedessert!
Why you'll love this Vegan Chocolate Fudge:
- it's undetectably dairy-freeand refined sugar free
- it'sperfectly sweet
- it has afudgy texture
- it's naturally sweetened with dates
- it'sgluten-free
- it'soil-free
- it's free from coconut
- it's paleo-friendly
- it'sfillingandsatisfying
- it's a good source ofproteinandfibre
- it's easy to make
- it takes just15 minutes to make
- it makes excellent edible giftsforValentine's Day, Mother's Day, Easter, Christmas, and everything in between!
How to make this Vegan Chocolate Fudge
Scroll down to the bottom of the post forthe full recipe.
- Soak the cashewsand datesin cold water overnight or in boiling water for 15 minutes.
- Drain and add them to a food processoralong with all the other ingredients.
Tip: You can get hold of cacao butter online, in local health food stores or large supermarkets. If your food processor isn’t very powerful, it may have trouble with the cacao butter. In this case, melt the cacao butter first using a bain-mariebefore adding to the food processor.
- Whizz until completely smooth- you might need to mix it around a few times.
- Transfer the mixture to aone-pound loaf tinlined withbaking paper.
Tip: Make sure you get rid of any air bubbles and make sure the top is completely smooth.
- Place in the fridge for 4-6 hours until it becomes completely firm to the touch.
- Remove from the tin and cut into pieces.
How long does this Vegan Chocolate Fudge keep for?
This Vegan Chocolate Fudge keeps coveredin the fridge for up to 5 days.
Substitutions you can make to this recipe:
- You can substitute thealmond butterwith any other nut or seed butter: peanut butter, cashew butter, Brazil nut butter, tahini, sunflower seed butter etc.
- You can substitute the cacao butter with coconut oil or coconut butter, though the flavour will be affected and it will taste of coconut
- You can add ingredients to the fudge mixture before setting, such aschopped nuts, dried fruit or desiccated coconut.
More similar vegan treats:
- Healthy Snickers Ice Cream Bites
- Matcha Chocolate Truffles
- Chocolate Sweet Potato Fudge
- Chocolate Truffles
- Strawberry Chocolate Truffles
- Cookie Dough
- Snickers Bars
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Vegan Chocolate Fudge (GF)
This Vegan Chocolate Fudge is seriouslyindulgent, perfectly richandcreamyand secretlyhealthy.
4.41 from 5 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: paleo fudge, vegan chocolate, vegan fudge
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
Servings: 8 large pieces
Calories: 299kcal
Author: Rhian Williams
Ingredients
- 200 g (1 ⅓ cup) cashew nuts soaked overnight in cold water or in boiling water for 15 minutes
- 195 g (1 ⅛ cup) pitted dates soaked overnight in cold water or in boiling water for 15 minutes
- 2 tablespoons almond butter (or sub any other nut or seed butter)
- 5 teaspoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch salt to taste
- 60 g (2.1 oz) cacao butter * (or sub coconut oil or coconut butter, though this will give it a coconut taste)
Instructions
Drain the soaked cashew nuts and dates
Place all the ingredients in a food processor
Whizz until completely smooth - you might need to mix it around a few times
Transfer the mixture to a loaf tin lined with greaseproof baking paper (I used a one-pound loaf tin)
Make sure you get rid of any air bubbles and make sure the top is completely smooth
Place in the fridge for 4-6 hours until it becomes completely firm to the touch
Remove from the loaf tin and cut into pieces
Keeps covered in the fridge for up to 5 days
Notes
*If your food processor isn’t very powerful, it may have trouble with the cacao butter. In this case, melt the cacao butter first using a bain-marie before adding to the food processor.
Nutrition Facts
Vegan Chocolate Fudge (GF)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 299Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Fat 20g31%
Saturated Fat 8g40%
Sodium 3mg0%
Potassium 364mg10%
Carbohydrates 27g9%
Fiber 3g12%
Sugar 17g19%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin C 0.2mg0%
Calcium 33mg3%
Iron 2.1mg12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments
Jane
Rhian this is absolutely delicious, thank you so much 😍😍😍😍Reply
Rhian Williams
Thank you!
Blair Davis
Is it necessary to use raw cashews for this recipe or could I use roasted unsalted cashews?
Reply
Rhian Williams
Yes roasted cashews should be ok, just make sure to soak them to soften them!
