This super easy 4-ingredient no bake peanut butter fudge is completely vegan, high-in-protein and wonderfully melts in your mouth! Makes for an amazing dessert recipe or sweet snack you can make ahead that your whole family will enjoy.
I bet this no bake peanut butter fudge is going to be a new favorite vegan dessert for all peanut butter lovers! This is a fuss-free and no-cooking recipe that feels like a REAL treat, but also is super simple to make and completely made without cooking!
And I love no-bake desserts! Especially this vegan raw blueberry cheesecake or these no bake chocolate oatmeal bars, they are easy, delicious and the perfect treat to make in the summer when you want to avoid turning on the oven.
You will also love how creamy and smooth this no-bake fudge is. It is just perfectly sweetened, done using only 4 simple ingredients and completely vegan and dairy-free.
I hope you give it a try! ❤️
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❤️ What's to love about this recipe
- Easy one-bowl recipe, plus there is no cooking and no stove required (and no thermometer!)
- Done using 4 simple pantry ingredients (no dairy, no butter, no confectioner's sugar)
- Great make-ahead dessert or to give as a gift
- Made without condensed milk
- Perfect to serve during any gatherings or holidays like Christmas
- Customizable and fun to garnish!
- Vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free (and high-in-protein)
🗒 Ingredients notes (+ substitutions)
- Peanut Butter: you will need the natural kind made only with peanuts (and a little salt) that's pourable. Do not use the kind of peanut butter that's solid and made with sugar.
- Maple syrup: I think agave nectar should work too. Maple syrup is amazing in flavor in this recipe, but also makes the fudge SO smooth and prevents it from being gritty. Do not swap for regular sugar!
- Coconut oil: regular oil won't work, so make sure to use coconut oil and no other kinds. When coconut oil chills, it becomes creamy and firm, which will be responsible for the texture of the fudge. Use refined coconut oil if looking for a fudge without any coconut flavor.
- Vanilla extract: you can omit it if you don't have any, but it adds such a great flavor and boosts the sweetness of this treat.
⭐️ Full list of ingredients (+ quantities) down below in the recipe card!
🍽 How to make no bake peanut butter fudge
Step 1: In a medium bowl, melt the coconut oil (I like to use the microwave, 30-60 seconds) and then, add the peanut butter, maple syrup and vanilla extract.
Step 2: Whisk well to create a super smooth and completely uniform mixture, which can take 30-60 seconds.
Step 3: Cover a loaf pan with some parchment paper, then pour the peanut butter fudge mixture over. Tilt the pan slightly a few times to even out the surface of the fudge and then, garnish with your favorite ingredients.
Step 4: Transfer the pan into your freezer and freeze for at least an hour to allow the fudge to harden and set. Once done, pull on the parchment paper to get the whole fudge out of the pan and slice into squares or bars. Enjoy!
⭐️ Detailed recipe (+ video) down below in the recipe card!
💡 Helpful tips
- Feel free to use crunchy peanut butter if you would like a crunchier texture with pieces of peanuts within the fudge. In any case, be sure to use a natural peanut butter that's pourable for best results!
- If your fudge feels a little too soft after being in the freezer for 1 hour, then simply let it chill a little longer, it should do the trick!
- This recipe is rich in flavor, so I recommend slicing it into smaller serving squares. You won't need a lot to satisfy your sweet craving.
- Covering your loaf pan with parchment paper is essential for easy unmolding. If you don't use it, the fudge might stick to the pan and you won't be able to slice into squares.
🌟 Favorite topping ideas
Once you pour the fudge mixture into the dish, then you can garnish it with your favorite ingredients to customize it. Here are a few ideas you can press into the fudge:
- Crushed/chopped nuts: to add a nice crunch to the fudge, such as roasted and salted peanuts for a sweet and salty dessert.
- Dark chocolate: sprinkle some vegan chocolate chips over the fudge or simply roughly crush a bar of dark chocolate. You can also drizzle some vegan chocolate fudge and swirl it within the mixture before freezing.
- Shredded coconut or coconut flakes
- Salty pretzels
- Coarse sea salt: simple, but will balance out the flavor of the sweet fudge
- Chopped or diced vegan chocolate chip cookies
- Vegan white chocolate chips: the brand Enjoy Life now has an allergen-free vegan white chocolate chips. This is what I used to garnish my fudge (alongside some peanuts).
❗️ Storage tips
Once all is done, then I like to keep mine in the fridge. The fudge still holds well, but becomes a little softer and melts in your mouth once you take a bite. The fudge can be kept in the fridge for a week.
For a firmer fudge, then keep it in the freezer. You may want to slice it ahead for easy grab-and-go individual pieces and let it slightly soften at room temperature just for a few minutes before enjoying. The fudge can be kept in the freezer for up to 3 months.
❓ FAQs
I haven't tried using sunflower seed butter or pumpkin seed butter yet to make this recipe nut-free. Although the flavor will be different and the texture may not be as smooth, I think it might work!
Yes! This is a no-cook recipe, so you can easily swap the dish used to set the fudge. If the dish is narrower, then the fudge might end up thicker, which means that you will need to allow more time for the fudge to set. Another good idea would be to mold the fudge in a few paper muffin tins.
In general, fudge will be set after 2-3 hours of being in the fridge, or quicker if placing it in the freezer. Once set, you can leave the fudge in the fridge for longer.
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📖 Recipe
No Bake Peanut Butter Fudge
Ingredients
- ¾ cup natural peanut butter - unsweetened
- ⅓ cup coconut oil - melted
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Choose 1-2 toppings of your choice (optional)
- coarse sea salt
- peanuts - chopped
- vegan chocolate chips
- vegan white chocolate chips
- shredded coconut
- diced chocolate chip cookies
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the peanut butter, melted coconut oil, maple syrup and vanilla extract. Stir well until smooth and uniform.
- Line a loaf pan with some parchment paper and pour the peanut butter mixture over. Tilt the pan slightly a few times to even out the surface of the fudge. Garnish with desired topping ingredients and place in the freezer for at least an hour to set.
- Then, take the fudge out and let it sit on the counter for about 10-15 minutes before unmolding and slicing un squares or bars.
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Notes
- Use a natural peanut butter that's pourable (stir well in the jar first) to make this recipe.
- A refined coconut oil will give you a fudge that's free of coconut flavor.
- Store the sliced fudge in the fridge for a week or in the freezer for 3 month.
- Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.
Yum! This was good and so easy... I'm keeping it in the freezer for easy snack.
This recipe is a real treat. I remember my Mom taking great pains to make fudge so wasn't sure how this would work. But it is so good and really is easy to make. I sprinkled a little coarse salt over mine . Thanks for another great recipe!
Great! Glad you liked it! 😊