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About This Recipe
Let’s make some 4 Ingredient peanut butter fudge! This healthy peanut butter fudge recipe is so easy and tastes so indulgent, just like old fashioned peanut butter fudge but with a lot less sugar. And all you need is 10 minutes to throw it together!
After you have your peanut butter mixture made you can top it with whatever you’d like before popping it in the freezer. We like chopped peanut butter cups (because duh Reese’s of course!) but you could pair it with anything- chopped chocolate, chocolate chips, crushed Oreo’s, swirls of marshmallow cream or grape jelly!
This homemade peanut butter fudge is one of my favorite go-to treats to make at home and stash in the freezer to have on hand when the sweet tooth strikes. Seriously it’s the BEST freezer treat!
Try these frozen chocolate peanut butter banana bites, healthy buckeyes or peanut butter cornflake bars for more healthy no-bake desserts to keep stashed in your freezer!
Why You’ll Love This Peanut Butter Fudge
- Four ingredients needed (all pantry staples!)
- Make it fun by adding whatever toppings you like
- Perfect balance of sweet and salty!
- Healthier than traditional fudge, with a lot less sugar
- No special equipment required, just a good ole classic pan.
- 10 minutes to prep and the freezer does all the work
- The best freezer treat for your sweet tooth. Keep stocked and pull out with the craving strikes!
- Peanut butter – the star ingredient so use a peanut butter you love the taste of! I love a good salted peanut butter. Creamy and crunchy peanut butter works to. If you need to you can warm the peanut butter up with everything else (in the microwave or on the stovetop) it so it’s easier to stir and work with.
- Maple syrup – you can use pure maple syrup or honey. Use pure maple syrup for vegan. For lower calorie, you can use sugar-free pancake syrup.
- Coconut oil – use unrefined for no coconut taste
- Vanilla extract – to bring out the flavor of everything more!
- Optional toppings – chopped Reese’s cups are delicious on this fudge but you could also do chocolate chips, pretzels, peanuts, chopped Twix, etc.
How To Make
The full printable recipe is below, but let me walk you through the process so you know what to expect when you’re making it!
1. Line a small 8×4-inch pan with parchment paper. Add the peanut butter, coconut oil, maple syrup and vanilla to a large bowl.
2. Mix together until smooth. If you are using peanut butter that is not very drippy, microwave everything together so it’s easier to stir.
3. Transfer peanut butter mixture to the pan and smooth the top out as best as you can. Add to the freezer for 10 minutes to firm up slightly.
4. Then take out and sprinkle the chopped Reese cups on top (if using). Freeze for 30 minutes to an hour or until firm.
5. Then take out and cut into 18 small squares with a sharp knife. Depending on how long you froze the fudge, it may need to sit at room temperature for a few minutes before cutting.
6. Store fudge in the freezer for up to 3 months and enjoy!
Store healthy peanut butter fudge in the freezer in an airtight container or in a freezer-safe ziploc bag. Freeze for 3-4 months.
What kind of peanut butter to use for fudge?
A conventional creamy, no-stir peanut butter works best to create the most sturdy, silkiest texture. Natural peanut butter that separates is not recommended. To make creamy peanut butter easier to stir, microwave it in a microwave-safe bowl with the coconut oil and syrup so it’s thinner and easier to work with.
Can you use another nut butter besides peanut butter?
You can. Any nut butter will work here. Just know that the flavor of the fudge will completely change to whatever nut butter you use since it is the primary ingredient in this recipe.
Can you make this recipe gluten and dairy free?
Yes. This peanut butter dessert is gluten-free as written. To make dairy-free, use dairy-free chocolate chips instead of chopped Reese’s or sub for another non-dairy topping idea.
How to store healthy peanut butter fudge?
Store individually wrapped in parchment paper in an airtight container or ziploc bag in the freezer. Keep stored in freezer until ready to enjoy. Not ideal to sit out at room temperature (like for a party). Should be consumed directly out of the freezer (can leave on the counter for 5-10 minutes to defrost).
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Healthy Peanut Butter Fudge with chopped Reese’s
Ingredients
- 1 cup salted peanut butter (240g)
- 3 Tbsp maple syrup (45g) sugar free
- 2 Tbsp coconut oil (30g) melted
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Optional toppings:
- chopped mini Reese’s (62g) I did about 1/3 cup
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Instructions
- Line a small 8×4-inch pan with parchment paper (or use a 8×8 and only spread out as thin as you want the fudge to be).
- Add the peanut butter, coconut oil, syrup and vanilla to a bowl and mix together until smooth. Microwave in 15 second increments if needed to make it easier to mix together.
- Transfer peanut butter mixture to the pan and smooth the top out as best as you can. Add to the freezer for 10 minutes to firm up slightly then take out to sprinkle the chopped Reese cups on top (if using). Freeze for 30 minutes to an hour or until firm.
- Slice into 18 squares. Store individually wrapped in parchment paper and store in an airtight container in the freezer.
Notes
MFP entry: LFF Peanut Butter Fudge with Reese’s
Nutrition Information
Nutrition is hand-calculated and accurate. No autocalulations! However, note that values can vary based on the brands you use and if you substitute ingredients.
