Vegan Peanut Butter Cup Fudge Recipe | Healthy & Delicious No-Bake Treat

Do you remember the taste of Reese’s peanut butter cups from your childhood? Now you can enjoy a healthier, vegan-friendly version with this simple Peanut Butter Cup Fudge recipe! This delicious treat features layers of peanut butter and rich chocolate, offering a satisfying, guilt-free dessert. Made with whole-food ingredients like dates, almond meal, and cocoa powder, this no-bake fudge is free from oil, refined sugar, and processed additives. Recipe courtesy of Jill Dalton at the plantbasedcookingshow.com.

Ingredients

Peanut Butter Layer:

  • 4 Deglet dates (or 2 Medjool dates)

  • ⅓ cup oil-free, sugar-free peanut butter

  • ½ cup almond meal

  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

  • 1-2 tsp water (if needed)

Chocolate Layer:

  • 16 Deglet dates (or 8 Medjool dates)

  • ⅔ cup almond meal

  • ⅔ cup cocoa powder

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Make the Peanut Butter Layer: Add all ingredients for the peanut butter layer to a food processor and blend until the mixture holds together. If it’s too crumbly, add water 1 tsp at a time.

  2. Make the Chocolate Layer: Add all ingredients for the chocolate layer to the food processor and blend until the mixture sticks together, adding water as needed.

  3. Layer the Fudge:

    • Press half of the chocolate mixture into a lined baking dish.

    • Spread the peanut butter layer evenly on top.

    • Add the remaining chocolate mixture on top of the peanut butter layer and press down firmly.

  4. Chill: Place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to set.

  5. Serve: Turn the fudge out of the dish, cut into squares, and enjoy!

Why You'll Love It

  • No-Bake: Perfect for hot days or when you want a quick, hassle-free dessert.

  • Wholesome Ingredients: Made with natural, plant-based ingredients that offer fiber, healthy fats, and antioxidants.

  • Customizable: Adjust the sweetness or add toppings like chopped nuts or cacao nibs.

Enjoy this delicious treat that will satisfy your sweet cravings without any guilt!

Molly Messier

Molly Messier is a Providence-based creative director helping brands tell their story through artistic direction and strategic design. She is a visual storyteller and designer thinker guided by a distinctive point of view that celebrates art, travel, wellness and the mediterranean slow life.

https://www.messithoughtscreative.com
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