This is the best no bake peanut butter fudge recipe! Made with simple 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 to prepare. Plus it's vegan, dairy free and gluten free.
If you are a fan of easy desserts like peanut butter mousse, the best no bake cookie dough bites or 3 ingredient chocolate mug cake you are in the right place. The no bake dessert I am sharing with you today is so delicious and really easy to make!
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Why you will love this recipe:
- It tastes amazing! This fudge is sweet, smooth, rich and creamy with the most decadent peanut butter flavour and melt in your mouth creamy texture.
- Even though it's made from scratch it's so quick and easy to make and only requires five minutes of hands on time to prepare. Plus you don't need a candy thermometer to make it.
- This no bake dessert is naturally is dairy-free, gluten-free, refined sugar free and vegan, just like my gluten-free cookie dough.
- This fudge is made with less sugar than other fudge recipes making it healthier than most other fudge recipes. It's also made without marshmallows, without condensed milk and without powdered sugar.
- This fudge 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.
If you love easy peanut butter desserts you will also love peanut butter and chocolate Rice Krispie Treats and peanut butter chocolate chip bliss balls.
Ingredients and substitutions:
For the full ingredient list and exact measurements refer to the recipe card later in this post.
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- Peanut butter - the base of this delicious fudge is smooth, unsweetened natural peanut butter. Do not use sweetened peanut butter or crunchy peanut butter.
- Maple syrup - this is to naturally sweeten this fudge while keeping it refined sugar free.
- Coconut oil - this is used instead of butter to make this fudge and helps it solidify and keep its shape.
- Coconut sugar - to 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.
Recipe variations and add ins:
- If you are serving a crowd or want to freeze some for later feel free to make a double or triple batch.
- 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 pan.
- If you can't have peanut butter you can use cashew butter, almond butter or sunflower seed butter instead.
- Feel free to top this fudge with a little coarse sea salt if you like.
How to make no bake peanut butter fudge:
Step 1
Place a medium sized saucepan on the stovetop over low heat and add the coconut oil.
Step 2
Then allow the coconut oil to melt and then add the coconut sugar to the pot. Stir until the sugar melts.
Step 3
Now turn off the heat and stir in the remaining ingredients until they are smooth and creamy.
Step 4
Transfer the peanut butter mixture to an 8" x 8" square pan lined with parchment paper or you can use a silicone baking pan instead.
Step 5
Freeze for about 60 minutes, until the fudge is firm. Then cut the fudge into squares and enjoy!
Top tips:
- Make sure to stir all the clumps out of the ingredients when heating them together to make the smoothest fudge possible.
- Be sure to use smooth, unsweetened peanut butter or nut butter to make this fudge.
- Use a sharp knife to make cutting this fudge into squares easier.
- Serve this fudge 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.
No bake peanut butter fudge FAQs:
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.
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 in a freezer safe bag or airtight container.
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Recipe
No Bake Peanut Butter Fudge
Equipment
- Large bowl
- 8" x 8" pan
- Pot or saucepan
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.
- 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.