Healthy Peanut Butter Fudge (4 Ingredients!)

So I made this tonight for a snack w/ a few tweaks. First of all, I used nutiva brand store bought coconut manna (3/4 cup) because my food processor isn’t so great for making butters & because a lot of commenters said theirs came out oily and my brand of PB I use is already slightly oily (even when mixed) I reduced the amount of coconut oil to 1/4 cup.. otherwise I followed the recipe using 2 tbsp’s maple syrup & 1/2 tsp of vanilla and it came out so good!!
It is insanely rich, which I love because I tend to eat way more than I want to when I make desserts cause I have zero self control but this ones so rich that one square satisfies!
Also, had a small mishap when I was making… as I was making room in my freezer, I’d had the loaf pan in the freezer already while I started moving things around and I have a large Costco-sized bag of frozen mixed veg aaaand accidentally opened it and poured vegetables everywhere in my kitchen and some got in the fudge… Lol. So I had to scoop vegetables out of it :( but still, amazing fudge and sort of worth it

I was out of maple syrup, so I blended 5 dates with 2 tablespoons of water and then added that in instead of the maple and it turned out great! Tastes very similar to times I’ve made it previously with maple. This fudge is a staple in our kitchen! YUM :D

Omg made this with almond butter and is Devine ! I sprinkled in some cocoa powder, so yummy ! Thank you

This is snack heaven! I made it with homemade peanut butter and it is delicious!
I have to restrain myself from eating a piece every time I open the fridge :)
Thank you for this recipe, I will definitely make it again!

I made it but the coconut flakes never became a creamy butter was never formed. I used a regular blender. At the end, it worked well. Maybe it didn’t matter?
It tasted good too.

My husband loved this!! I added some dark chocolate chips to it since chocolate peanut butter anything is his absolute favorite :)

The first fudge I’ve ever made and it turned out so well!
Thank you Dana! <3

I Made this for my friend when she invited me for dinner. She is vegan, I am not.
They were delicious! So much so that I’ve made another batch for myself and my kids.
Thank you!

This is my new favorite recipe! I didn’t have a good pan so instead I used mini muffin paper cups and they’re the perfect size and easy to transport. I also topped them with cacao nibs for some crunch and contrast. The creamy consistency is amazing!

I tried this recipe tonight… I loved it! I also added ground almonds into the mix and I didn’t have any golden syrup, so I used honey instead. I had your stuffed mushrooms for lunch too with salsa and this was also a winner. Thanks so much for your recipe’s!

This was so good and one of the easiest desserts/snacks you’ll ever make!

I made this fudge, and it was delicious. I used the ingredients in the recipe. I agree with other reviewers who said that the coconut takes a long time to become coconut butter. I just left it going while I was doing other things. It also took longer than 15 minutes to set up enough to cut, probably more like 35 minutes. However, it is delicious; I’m surprised how much it mimics “real fudge.”

I made this, and it was amazing! I think that it would also be great with some rice krispies mixed in for a more substantial treat….or as the base for confetti squares if you stir in some marshmallows!

A+!!! my fudge looked exactly as pictured and tastes delectable!!

These turned out delicious and pretty too with the chopped peanuts and coconut on top! I only had shredded dried coconut but with a lot of patience it eventually turned butter-like. I helped it along by adding the coconut oil first (before the peanut butter). My food processor isn’t that great so I’d image that’s why it took so long. Thanks!!

This was good! I halved the recipie, using wild friends honey peanut butter pretzel PB and swirled in some coco powder. I froze and topped with some melted choc chips/coconut oil! I think this would be amazing with almond butter too!

I just made this tonight. It is incredibly delicious! I added unsweetened cocoa nibs on the top, right before I put it in the freezer. This will be a go-to dessert for us. Also, I put it in an 8 x 8 pan so it is a little thinner but still delicious.

Yum! So easy, so delicious. I melted some dairy free chocolate chips and press it on top, than used a knife to swirl it on top before putting in the fridge. Thank you and yes please!

Thanks for this recipe! I was unsure about making the coconut butter as I have never encountered this in a recipe. I love the whole idea and my horizons have been expanded. The flavor is fantastic and so rich! The fudge is setting in the freezer and I cannot wait to try the finished product. I used a 12oz bag of Bob’s Red Mill unsweetened shredded coconut, 3/4 c. organic peanut butter, 6 tbsp. refined coconut oil, 4 tbsp. maple syrup, and a few shakes of sea salt. Divine!

Delish! Thank you for sharing!

I made this with my ninja blender, and it worked great! The dessicated coconut didn’t fully turn into coconut butter…because of my impatience to keep scraping the sides every few seconds lol…but it actually gave a nice texture to the fudge. I added the vanilla and think it added a nice extra layer of flavor. So yummy!!

I made the 5 ingredient granola bar woth toasted walnuts with this peanut butter fudge on top: it was bomb.

My ninja didn’t handle the coconut flakes well. I wish I had bought coconut butter instead. Unless you have a super awesome blender I recommend you do the same.

Aside from that I agree it was on the oily side. I love the base of it, and the idea though. But next time I’m doing less coconut oil, and I’m using coconut butter.

I am so excited to serve these as dessert tomorrow at our family Easter brunch!! So easy and they turned out delicious (I made no modifications to the recipe). Thank you!

This recipe is amazing! I was a little worried when it was soupy after blending, but after 30 minutes in the freezer it’s perfect! Thank you for another great recipe! :)

I liked this a lot and can’t believe how easy it was to make! I added about 3 tbsp of maple syrup, 1 tsp of vanilla extract, and maybe a tsp of salt. It really had a nice salty peanut buttery taste. I definitely could taste some coconut in it, which I didn’t mind at all. Really, the only problem was that it came out a bit oily.

Great recipe thank you! I used unsalted peanut butter, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon coconut butter instead of the shredded coconut, 4 tablespoons honey instead of maple syrup and used 1/2 cup melted cocoa butter instead of coconut oil. Poured them into silicone candy molds in little bunny shapes, put in freezer about 30 minutes, yummy!

While it doesn’t really have a fudgy texture (according to me), it is delicious. I made it with almond butter, since that was the only one I had but I didn’t have enough, so I added some more coconut butter. I can defenitely taste the coconut (which I love) and I didn’t use a lot of sweetener because it doesn’t need much.

Also, I thought I would have prefered the chocolate one, this one is better and easier :)

And a tip maybe, you should really keep it in the fridge and only take out what you ar going to eat, since they can melt. (three of my chocolate cubes that I forgot to place back in the fridge melted, I totally think they would rock as a spread though)

I’m giving this four stars, because it is delicious, but not as fudgy as i’d had hoped it would be :)

I must admit I was worried with this recipe because my batter seemed really soupy. The last step of the recipe said to “Spread” the batter into the pan…I POURED mine into the pan. (I’d followed the recipe to a T!) I ended up leaving it in the freezer for 55 minutes because it wasn’t setting up…. but then it did! I transferred it to the fridge for another 30 minutes or so and it set up beautifully. I didn’t find it super oily like some people commented. I found it deliciously smooth and not over sweet. I don’t have a proper food processor either; I have a small electric chopper/grinder and a ninja. Using both of those, I was able to make this recipe work. Thanks again for another fabulous, dairy-free snack!

I made this this weekend and I didn’t really care for it. I love peanut butter so I thought this would be good but for some reason it just tasted like eating a spoon full of peanut butter with some coconut. It’s sad because I love all of your recipes but this one didn’t do it for me

This was delicious and so easy! I had to half the recipe because I didn’t have enough coconut, but will definitely make a full batch next time :)

I thought it had a hint of coconut aftertaste, but I love coconut so I enjoyed it. Super peanut buttery and decadent! Will be trying some of your other fudge recipes soon,

Hi Dana, I was so excited to make this recipe that I accidentally skipped a step. I forgot to add coconut oil, so I need to make this again the right way. My version is really good but perhaps a bit on the dry side so I can see how the oil would make these truly fudge-y. I thought I’d also comment on the use of the vitamix blender; it turned regular shredded coconut into butter in about 4 seconds and I didn’t have to scrape down the sides. I was impressed! I used a little more than 2 cups as you suggested since it wasn’t ‘desiccated’ so maybe that helped the process by adding some weight. I also read in the comments that some people think coconut butter doesn’t have a coconutty flavor but I can definitely taste the coconut in this recipe. I want to try it with the vegan butter as you suggest just to compare. Thanks so much for sharing!

Rating: 4 stars! (Star thing isn’t working for me)
I made this, it’s super yummy! Best part is how easy and simple it is (can’t go wrong with only 4 ingredients). However it was a tad too oily for my liking, so next time I might try to tweak it by using less coconut oil. Not sure how that will work though, because I think it’s the coconut oil that keeps it solid at room temperature (after freezing/refrigeration). But even still, this is a great recipe to have on hand!

Was craving peanut butter and this was a perfect fix! Very tasty! I used crunchy peanut butter and it worked out perfectly and was still smooth. Easy recipe to follow.
It does have a very strong coconut flavor, which I love, so not for those who don’t want to taste the coconut.

I loved this recipe!! Insanely good!

Thank you for this recipe! I made it and husband liked it but son didn’t. He said it tasted too much like coconut, so did husband. I have a habit of switching out the coconut oil in recipes for butter instead. Do you think that would work for this recipe? Or even half coconut oil and half melted butter? Also, do you think 5 tbsps of sugar would work instead of the syrup? The texture of the fudge after frozen was perfect! I love your recipes, I don’t know what I’d do without them.

I made this is like a weird chopper thing that’s kind of like a bootleg food processor. I don’t think thw coconut got as buttery as it could have and i made an absolute mess but seriously this is thhhheeee shit!

This is a lovely recipe. Melted a chocolate bar on top for a little extra sumthin’ sumthin’. Next time I’m going to swap the PB for tahini, eep!

Needed a little treat to get me through thesis writing today and couldn’t have imagined making anything quite as scrumptious as this four ingredient fudge with what I had on hand. Followed your recipe and 30 minutes later, I am in shock that I have delicious, perfectly textured fudge without having to buy any extra ingredients from the store

Too oily for my taste though

Amazing as always! You’re a genius!

I just made these and they turned out great. I used 3/4 cup coconut butter from a jar, i placed that in my blender then put in the melted coconut oil, then the salted peanut butter and about 4-5 tbsp honey and the vanilla. instead of maple syrup. They’re delicious! I didn’t have to do much scraping either, I think the melted oil helped everything blend up well and my PB wasn’t the no-stir kind so a little more oily. Thanks!

I take back anything I said about tasting the coconut! This is great and yummy and no hint of coconut at all! For anyone who has no blender, her is how to make this with coconut butter:
1 1/4 cups coconut butter
1/2 cup coconut oil
1 cup peanut butter (creamy works best)
vanilla to taste
Once you add vanilla, there is almost no need to add maple syrup or agave (honey and stevia taste bad!) because it already is delish’, but if you like the sweetness just add to taste.

In a pan melt coconut butter and oil until liquid, once melted, turn off heat and mix in peanut butter until smooth. Then add vanilla and sweetener, pour into 8×8 for thin fudge, or a bread pan for thick fudge. This can be used as a sauce for ice cream as well