Date Sweetened Chocolate Fudge (Paleo, Vegan)
This date sweetened chocolate fudge is a rich, creamy, and wholesome treat made with just four main ingredients—dates, cashews, coconut oil, and cacao powder. It’s paleo, vegan, naturally sweetened, and perfect for a no-bake dessert that’s both satisfying and guilt-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 16 squares
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 24 Medjool dates, pitted
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cacao powder
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon flakey sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Line an 8-inch or 9-inch square baking dish with parchment paper, leaving overhang.
- Place the dates and cashews in a bowl. Cover with hot water and soak for 10 minutes to 2 hours until softened.
- Drain and rinse well. Transfer to a food processor.
- Add melted coconut oil and cacao powder. Blend until completely smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
- Sprinkle with walnuts and sea salt if using.
- Freeze for 1 hour or until firm.
- Remove from freezer, lift out using parchment, and slice into 16 squares.
- Let sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use soft Medjool dates for best results; if firm, soak longer.
- For nut-free fudge, use sunflower seeds instead of cashews.
- Store in the freezer for up to 3 months or in the fridge for 1 week.
- Add vanilla or espresso powder for flavor variation.
- Let thaw a few minutes before eating for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
