Vegan Walnut Fudge Recipe (Dairy Free, Gluten Free)

This vegan walnut fudge recipe is a rich and chocolatey treat and is dairy & refined sugar free! Made with healthy whole ingredients.  This recipe is vegan, dairy free, and gluten free.

Sometimes you just need to treat yo self! This delicious, simple fudge can be made in about 10 minutes and ready to eat in just a little over an hour. Made with simple whole ingredients, and is vegan, gluten free, refined sugar free!

This is one treat that is perfect to eat straight from the freezer.  The freezer helps keep the ingredients cool.  With the coconut oil, the fudge may melt if it’s left out at room temprature for too long.  I’d recommend storing this fudge in the freezer or fridge until you are ready to eat.

This Vegan Walnut Fudge Recipe is:

• Rich
• Decadent
• Chocolatey
• Melt in your mouth good
• Naturally sweet from maple syrup
• Made gluten free, refined sugar free, and dairy free!

What’s In This Vegan Walnut Fudge Recipe?

• Almond butter: or you can substitute an almond or cashew butter instead. Like my peanuts, I only use unsalted peanut butter to keep it healthy.
• Maple syrup: for natural sweetness without the refined sugar, I’d definitely recommend using a natural maple syrup over sugar in this recipe.  And don’t even think about using fake pancake syrup… only the real deal maple syrup in this recipe!  (Being married to a Canadian, I have to add that disclaimer)  🙂
• Coconut Oil: I love keeping a few jars of this organic coconut oil on hand, it’s great for cooking and also a really nice skin moisturizer outside the kitchen.
• Raw Cacao Powder: this raw unsweetened cacao powder is a a healthy and good-for-you addition to these brownies.  Raw Cacao powder is loaded with antioxidants and has tons of healthy benefits.   Make sure you use a raw cacao powder and not sweetened baking cocoa… it makes a huge difference.
• Vanilla Extract: it’s super important to use real pure vanilla extract, and not artificial baking vanilla flavor. This real all natural vanilla is a fantastic ingredient to give these cookies an #extra boost.
• Pinch of salt: again, for a hint of flavor
• Walnuts: because YUM. I stocked up a few bags of these Amazon-brand walnuts which are super cheap and a great value for the quality.

How Do I Make This Vegan Walnut Fudge Recipe?

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, maple syrup, coconut oil, cacao powder, vanilla extract, and pinch of salt. Mix until the fudge becomes smooth and well incorporated.
2. Fold the walnuts into the mix, saving some to sprinkle on the top.
3. Place the fudge in the freezer, and slice once it has hardened.

This fudge will soften when left out at room temperature, so I recommend leaving it in the freezer or refrigerator.

Dietary Modifications

• This recipe is naturally vegan, vegetarian and dairy free!
• It is also gluten free.
• And refined sugar free 🙂
• To make this nut free, you can substitute tahini or sunflower butter for the peanut butter, and leave out the nuts.  Or swap in rice cereal if you want a little crunch!

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Vegan Walnut Fudge Recipe (Dairy Free, Gluten Free)

Kelly Jensen

This vegan walnut fudge recipe is a rich and chocolately treat and is dairy & refined sugar free! Dairy free, refined sugar free, and made with healthy whole ingredients.

5 from 3 votes

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Prep Time 5 mins

Total Time 5 mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 12 pieces

Ingredients

  

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• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1/3 cup Maple syrup or raw honey
• 1/3 cup melted coconut oil
• 1/4 cup raw cacao powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch salt
• 1/2 cup walnuts with extra to top

Instructions

 

• Line a 9x9 baking dish with parchment paper and set aside
• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, maple syrup, coconut oil, cacao powder, vanilla extract, and pinch of salt. Mix until the fudge becomes smooth and we'll incorporated.
• Fold the walnuts into the mix, saving some to sprinkle on the top.
• Place the fudge in the freezer, and slice once it has hardened.

Notes

This is one treat that is perfect to eat straight from the freezer.  The freezer helps keep the ingredients cool.  With the coconut oil, the fudge may melt if it's left out at room temprature for too long.  I'd recommend storing this fudge in the freezer or fridge until you are ready to eat.

Keyword Dairy Free Fudge Recipe with Walnuts, Freezer Fudge, Plant Based Fudge, Vegan Fudge Frecipe, Vegan Walnut Fudge

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