Description
Rich, chocolatey, and paleo-friendly no-bake fudge bars made with almond butter and coconut oil. Perfect for quick treats without baking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240g) natural almond butter (crunchy or smooth)
- ½ cup (120ml) virgin coconut oil
- ⅓ cup (80ml) raw honey or maple syrup
- ⅓ cup (35g) unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably Dutch-processed)
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ cup (60g) chopped almonds or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Gently melt the coconut oil and almond butter together in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth and combined.
- Remove from heat and whisk in the raw honey (or maple syrup), cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and sea salt until the mixture is glossy and smooth.
- Pour the fudge mixture into a parchment-lined 8×8-inch baking pan. Sprinkle chopped nuts evenly over the top if using and gently press them into the surface. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Transfer the pan to the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours or overnight until firm.
- Lift the fudge out using the parchment paper and slice into bars or squares. Keep refrigerated until serving.
Notes
Use quality natural almond butter without added sugars or oils. Measure cocoa powder carefully to avoid bitterness. Press nuts into the top to prevent sinking. Warm ingredients slightly if too cold to mix well. Store bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Paleo
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 4
Keywords: no-bake, almond butter, chocolate fudge, paleo dessert, healthy snack, easy recipe, gluten-free, dairy-free