This is the best no bake peanut butter fudge recipe! Made with simple pantry staple ingredients like peanut butter, coconut oil and maple syrup this fudge could not be easier to make and only requires a few minutes of hands on time. Plus it's vegan, dairy free and gluten free.
If you are a peanut butter lover you are in for a treat. This easy peanut butter fudge recipe is about to become your new favourite dessert. This homemade peanut butter fudge is such an easy recipe and the best part is that it only takes a few minutes to prepare. This 6 ingredient peanut butter fudge is silky smooth and perfectly sweet. It's great to serve any time of year but it's also great to serve for special occasions like birthdays, Easter, Thanksgiving or Christmas!
Why you will love this recipe:
- Even though it's made from scratch it's so quick and easy to make and only requires five minutes of hands on time.
- It tastes amazing! This fudge is sweet, smooth, rich and creamy.
- Kids love it this delicious recipe!
- You only need simple ingredients to make this fudge including smooth peanut butter, coconut oil, and maple syrup.
- This fast peanut butter fudge is dairy free, gluten free and vegan.
- This fudge is made with no butter, no cream cheese, no sweetened condensed milk, no refined sugar, no powdered sugar and without confectioners sugar.
- It's a no bake dessert that can be enjoyed any time of the year but it's also great to serve during the holiday season for occasions like Christmas or Thanksgiving.
- This fudge is made with much less sugar than most other fudge recipes and healthier ingredients making it a healthier version of a classic fudge recipe.
- This is a no fail, foolproof fudge recipe that takes less than 5 minutes to prep and doesn't require a candy thermometer or double boiler.
If you love easy peanut butter desserts you will also love peanut butter and chocolate Rice Krispie Treats and peanut butter mousse.
Taste and texture:
This homemade no bake fudge recipe is sweet, rich and nutty with a smooth, soft and creamy texture. It has the perfect consistency that will melt in your mouth. This no cook peanut butter fudge is a delicious twist on your grandma's or grandpa's old fashioned fudge recipe.
Key ingredients and substitutions:
For the exact measurements refer to the recipe card at the end of this post.
- Peanut butter - the base of this delicious fudge is smooth, unsweetened natural peanut butter. Do not use sweetened peanut butter for this recipe. If you can't have peanuts you could use cashew butter, almond butter or sunflower seed butter. I do not recommend using crunchy peanut butter for this fudge. It won't turn out nice and creamy if you use chunky nut butter.
- Maple syrup - this natural sweetener adds richness and depth and helps make this homemade fudge so smooth and dreamy. It also keeps this recipe refined sugar free.
- Coconut oil - coconut oil is used instead of butter to make this fudge and helps it solidify and keep its shape.
- Coconut sugar - a little coconut sugar helps add even more sweetness to this fudge while keeping it refined sugar free. If you don't have coconut sugar you could use brown sugar instead.
- Vanilla extract - a little is all you need to help enhance the rich peanut butter flavour of this easy fudge recipe.
How to make:
Step one:
First, place a medium sized saucepan on the stovetop over low heat and add the coconut oil.
Step two:
Then allow the coconut oil to melt and then add the coconut sugar. Stir until the sugar melts.
Step three:
Now turn off the heat and stir in the remaining ingredients until they are smooth and combined.
Step four:
Transfer the peanut butter mixture to an 8" x 8" square pan or baking dish lined with parchment paper or you can use a silicone baking pan instead.
Step five:
Freeze for about 60 minutes, until the fudge is firm. Then cut the fudge into small squares and enjoy!
Recipe tips and variations:
- Make sure to stir all the clumps out of the ingredients when heating them together to make the smoothest fudge possible.
- If you can't have peanut butter you can use cashew butter, almond butter or sunflower seed butter instead.
- Be sure to use smooth, unsweetened peanut butter or nut butter to make this fudge.
- Instead of coconut sugar you can use brown sugar.
- To turn this into chocolate peanut butter fudge stir in some chocolate chips to the fudge mixture after removing it from the heat and before transferring it to the 8 inch pan.
- If you are serving a crowd or want to freeze some for later feel free to make a double batch or triple batch.
- Feel free to top this fudge with a little salt if you like.
- Use a sharp knife to make cutting this fudge into squares easier.
How to serve:
This fudge is delicious served as it. You want to serve it shortly after you take it out of the fridge. If you let it sit too long at room temperature it will start to melt and get rather gooey. I love pairing this fudge with a warm mug of hot chocolate, coffee or tea.
This creamy peanut butter fudge recipe is also great to serve at holiday parties or birthday parties.
How to store:
Store this fudge in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 7 days. This fudge also freezes really well for up to 3 months.
Frequently asked questions:
How healthy peanut butter fudge is will depend on the ingredients used to make it. This peanut butter fudge recipe is healthy compared to many other versions because it is refined sugar free, dairy free and lower in sugar.
No this fudge is not keto or low carb.
No this is not a paleo fudge recipe because it is made with peanut butter and peanuts are not permitted on the paleo diet. To make this fudge paleo you can use cashew butter, almond butter or sunflower seed butter instead.
Other recipes you will love:
- Orange chocolate fudge
- Peanut butter bliss balls
- Chocolate peanut butter bars
- Peanut butter oatmeal cookies
- Peanut butter pretzel bars
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Recipe
No Bake Peanut Butter Fudge
Equipment
- Large bowl
- 8" x 8" pan
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup coconut oil
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar
- 1 cup smooth, unsweetened, peanut butter
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch sea salt
Instructions
- Place a medium sized saucepan on the stove over low heat and add the coconut oil.
- Allow the coconut oil to melt and then add the coconut sugar. Stir until the sugar melts.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the remaining ingredients until they are smooth and combined.
- Transfer the ingredients to an 8" x 8" baking pan lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking pan.
- Freeze for ~60 minutes, until the fudge is firm. Then cut the fudge into pieces and enjoy!
Notes
- Store this fudge in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 7 days. This fudge also freezes really well for up to 3 months.
- Instead of coconut sugar you can use brown sugar.
- Be sure to use smooth, unsweetened peanut butter for this recipe.
- Nutritional values are an estimate and will vary depending on the exact ingredients used.
Virginia
Great taste and texture - perfect mid afternoon treat with some herbal tea. Loved by all family members.