Healthy Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge

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Just returned from a short wonderful trip from Italy. It was a like breath of fresh air I needed and here I am back fully refreshed, recharged with a renewed energy and optimism.

Slowly getting back into the groove of my daily routine, and taking the time to prep my meals for the upcoming week. I will admit that though it is much easier to prep for lunches or dinners, sometimes it is really hard to come up with snacks ideas that are healthy. If you too fall in the same snack rut and are looking to move past packaged snacks, then look no further.
Decadent layers of luscious chocolate with smooth creamy peanut butter - these Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge are super tempting and will totally melt in your mouth!
With a short list of ingredients, and no baking required, you’ll have these whipped up for snacking in no time!

WHAT MAKES THESE HEALTHY PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE SO AMAZING?

Made with peanut butter, almond flour, dark chocolate and naturally sweetened with honey, they are a delicious treat to have on hand whenever a sugar craving strikes! They are also protein rich, refined sugar free, gluten free and vegan.


If you’re looking for other recipes for other Healthy Snacks, you can also try No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Energy Balls , Blueberry Chia Seed Pudding and Carrot Cake Bliss Balls

CAN THESE BE STORED?

Of course. They have a long shelf life. You can store them in the fridge in air tight container for a week. They can also last in the freezer for upto 3 months. When you’re ready to enjoy it again, you can take them out and place it on the counter to defrost and enjoy the delicious goodness once again!


If you make this recipe, I would love to know how it turned out! Please let me know by leaving a comment below.



Healthy Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge Healthy Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge
Author: Happily Cooking
Preparation Time:
Freezing Time:
Yields: 18-20
Calories per serving: 200kcal




Ingredients:
  • 255g creamy peanut butter
  • 125g almond flour
  • 50 g maple Syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 tsp fine Sea Salt
  • 120g dark Chocolate, 70% cacao, chopped
  • 2 Tbs creamy Peanut Butter
Instructions:
  1. Line a 9x5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper and grease the paper lightly with oil. Set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix the peanut butter, maple syrup and vanilla extract until smooth. Stir in the almond flour and sea salt and mix until the ingredients come together. Using your hands, press the dough into the prepared pan in an even layer.
  3. For making the chocolate layer, we will use a double boiler method. Fill a saucepan with 1-2 inches of water. Heat the saucepan over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Place the chopped chocolate and 2 tbsp of creamy peanut butter in a bowl, and place this bowl over the saucepan snugly. Make sure the water should not touch the bottom of the bowl.
  4. As the chocolate starts to melt, stir using a heat-safe rubber spatula.
  5. When almost all the chocolate has melted, take the bowl off the saucepan and continue stirring until it has become silky smooth.
  6. Pour and spread the chocolate over the peanut dough into an even layer.
  7. Refrigerate for at least three hours or until firm. Cut the fudge into small squares. Store in the refrigerator until ready to enjoy.

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