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    Home » Recipes » Dessert

    The Best Orange Chocolate Fudge (dairy-free & vegan)

    Modified: Feb 13, 2025 • Published: Nov 3, 2018 by Dr. Erin Carter • This post may contain affiliate links • 6 Comments

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    A stack of three vegan orange chocolate fudge pieces.
    A stack of vegan orange fudge pieces and the top one has a bite out of it.

    This orange chocolate fudge is going to become your new favourite no bake dessert. It tastes just like a Terry's chocolate orange, but is so easy to make and is made with healthy ingredients. This homemade fudge is also dairy-free, vegan, paleo and gluten-free.

    Pieces of orange chocolate fudge stacked on each other and once pieces has a bite out of it.

    No bake desserts like no bake peanut butter fudge, avocado chocolate popsicles, avocado chocolate mousse, raspberry chocolates, and no bake cookie dough bites are some of my favourite treats to make, which is why I am so excited for you to try the no bake fudge recipe I am sharing with you today!

    Table of Contents
    • Why you will love this recipe:
    • Ingredients and substitutions:
    • Recipe variations and add ins:
    • How to make orange chocolate fudge: 
    • Top tips: 
    • How to store:
    • Orange chocolate fudge FAQs:
    • Other dessert recipes you will love:
    • Recipe

    Why you will love this recipe:

    • Have you ever had a Terry's Dark Chocolate Orange? This homemade fudge tastes just like it, but is so much healthier!
    • It's really easy to make and only requires a few minutes of hands on time.
    • This no bake dessert is refined sugar free, dairy free, paleo, gluten free and vegan.
    • It's made without condensed milk and without chocolate chips.
    • It's the perfect fudge for serving at Christmas, or anytime. It also makes a great handmade gift.
    • Kids love this orange chocolate fudge!

    If you love orange chocolate you will also love orange chocolate muffins, the best chocolate orange overnight oats and orange chocolate brownies.

    Ingredients and substitutions:

    The ingredients needed to make orange chocolate fudge separated into bowls including cashews, orange juice, coconut oil, maple syrup and vanilla extract.
    • Raw cashews - cashews are used to form the base of this rich fudge. Be sure to use raw cashews rather than roasted cashews.
    • Coconut butter - when combined with the cashews this helps give the fudge the best texture. Coconut butter is also known as coconut manna.
    • Cocoa powder - to give this orange chocolate fudge that rich, dark chocolate flavour. You could swap this for cacao powder instead. 
    • Orange juice - this is used to naturally sweeten this orange fudge and give it that delicious orange taste. 
    • Orange zest - to add even more delicious citrus flavour to this fudge.
    • Coconut oil - this helps give the fudge the perfect texture that melts in your mouth with every bite.  
    • Honey or maple syrup - either of these natural sweeteners can be used to sweeten this fudge and keep this recipe refined sugar free. If you are vegan be sure to use maple syrup.  
    • Vanilla extract - to help enhance all the delicious flavours of this orange chocolate fudge.
    • Sea salt - this helps contrast the sweetness of the fudge.

    Recipe variations and add ins:

    • Feel free to make a double or triple batch of this fudge.
    • For an even stronger orange flavour use orange extract instead of vanilla extract.

    How to make orange chocolate fudge: 

    A food processor filled with cashews, orange juice, coconut butter, cocoa powder and maple syrup.

    Step 1

    First, place all of the ingredients into your food processor.

    A food processor filled with a thick chocolate mixture.

    Step 2

    Blend all the ingredients until they are smooth and the consistency you prefer.

    A square baking pan lined with parchment paper with a chocolate mixture in it.

    Step 3

    Line an 8" x 8" pan with parchment paper (or use a silicone pan if you have one) and pour the ingredients into the pan. Spread well and press down with a spoon or knife to form an even layer.

    A square pan lined with parchment paper with chocolate fudge in it.

    Step 4

    Place the pan in the freezer for about 60 minutes to let the fudge harden.

    A batch of orange chocolate fudge cut into square pieces.

    Step 5

    Lastly, cut the fudge into pieces, then enjoy!

    Top tips: 

    • If you don't have a food processor this recipe can also be made in your Vitamix blender. 
    • Be sure to use raw cashews and not roasted cashews.
    • To make spreading the fudge in the pan easier wet the knife or spoon you are using.
    • Heat your knife under hot water before cutting the fudge into squares as this will make the fudge easier to slice. 

    How to store:

    This orange chocolate fudge can be stored in either the fridge or the freezer depending on how hard you like it. Just be sure to store it in an airtight container. It will stay good for up to 2 weeks in the fridge and for up to 3 months in the freezer.

    Vegan orange chocolate fudge pieces garnished with orange zest.

    Orange chocolate fudge FAQs:

    Is this fudge keto?

    No this fudge recipe is not keto or low carb. It is made with fruit and either honey or maple syrup and has 7 grams of total carbs or 6 grams of net carbs per serving. 

    Is this fudge paleo?

    Yes this fudge recipe is paleo.

    Is this fudge Whole30 compliant?

    No it is not. No treats or desserts are allowed on the Whole30 program.

    Other dessert recipes you will love:

    • A loaf of gluten free chocolate chip banana bread cut into pieces.
      The Best Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Banana Bread (dairy free & paleo)
    • A blue bowl filled with a chocolate avocado mousse with a strawberry on top of it and strawberries around the bowl.
      5 Ingredient Chocolate Avocado Mousse (healthy & vegan)
    • A stack of five chocolate raspberry cups and the top one has a bite out of it so you can see the raspberry filling.
      Chocolate Raspberry Cups
    • A stack of four turtle cookie bars and the top one has a bite out of it.
      Gluten-Free Turtle Cookie Bars

    Since you made it this far we are basically best friends so be sure to follow me on Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok and Facebook where I share even more recipes and healthy living tips! And don’t forget to leave this recipe a star review before you go!

    Recipe

    A stack of three pieces of vegan orange chocolate fudge.

    Orange Chocolate Fudge

    This chocolate orange fudge is such a delicious dessert. It's easy to make and has the most incredible flavour. Plus it's dairy free, vegan, and gluten free too.
    5 from 13 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Low Lactose, Vegan
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes
    Resting time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 25 servings
    Calories: 119kcal
    Author: Dr. Erin Carter

    Equipment

    • food processor
    • 8 inch square baking dish

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups raw cashews
    • 1/4 cup coconut butter, melted (or coconut manna)
    • 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
    • 1/3 cup maple syrup (or honey if you aren't vegan)
    • 1/4 cup orange juice
    • 1/3 cup cocoa powder (or cacao powder)
    • 1 tablespoon orange zest
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 pinch sea salt

    Instructions

    • Place all the ingredients into your food processor.
    • Blend them well until they are smooth.
    • Line an 8" x 8" pan with parchment paper (or use a silicone pan if you have one) and pour the ingredients into the pan. Spread well and press down with a spoon or knife to form an even layer.
    • Place the pan in the freezer for about 60 minutes.
    • Cut the fudge into pieces of desired size and enjoy!

    Notes

    1. If you don't have a food processor this can also be made in a Vitamix blender. 
    2. Nutritional values are an estimate and will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. 
    3. Use a hot knife to making cutting this fudge even easier. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 101mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Wendy

      September 20, 2019 at 7:32 pm

      You state to dehydrate the cashews after soaking. If you don’t have a dehydrator could you do it in the oven?

      Reply
      • Erin Carter

        October 05, 2019 at 3:01 pm

        I've never tried it that way so I am not sure. Sorry!

        Reply
        • Mary Hoffman

          October 20, 2024 at 8:09 am

          I haven't made this yet! I don't see any instructions for soaking or dehydrating the cashews & I read through this twice. I would assume they need to be soaked to make them softer.

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          • Dr. Erin Carter

            October 20, 2024 at 8:26 am

            Hi Mary! No I don't soak or dehydrate the cashews for this recipe. I just put the raw cashews in the food processor with the other ingredients and they blend up just fine because of the liquids.

            Reply
    2. Erin Carter

      September 27, 2014 at 2:31 pm

      Lisa I had no idea they were English! I could not get enough of them growing up but so many people have never heard of them. If you try the fudge I would love to hear what you think 🙂

      Reply
    3. Lisa

      September 27, 2014 at 11:54 am

      Yum! Terry's Chocolate Oranges are such an English thing. I remember the adds with Dawn French. These sound delisious

      Reply

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