Chocolate Freezer Fudge is made with whole-food ingredients, completely fruit sweetened, and fiber-filled. It's a rich and delicious treat.
I wasn't always a huge fan of fudge. Don't kill me, but I don't love chocolate. Chocolate is fine, but I prefer other flavors. Then I made this fudge.
My Chocolate Freezer Fudge isn't 'traditional' fudge. It contains whole plant foods, not milk and sugar. And that's why I love it. First, it is made with healthy ingredients (keep reading...). Second, it's not overwhelmingly chocolatey while still bringing the chocolate flavor that every good fudge has. I can't get enough.
Because my Chocolate Freezer Fudge doesn't solidify like 'traditional' fudge, it does need to be kept in the freezer (hence the name). Honestly, though, this is a good thing. You can make up a batch and pull out a few pieces at a moment's notice!
The third reason I love this fudge so much is that it's super easy to make. Just throw all the ingredients in the food processor and then freeze! Seriously. No laboring over the stove. Win!
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Why I love this Chocolate Freezer Fudge
- Dietary needs - this recipe is plant-based, oil-free, gluten-free, sugar-free, and completely fruit-sweetened
- Perfect treat- this fudge has tons of good-for-you ingredients with fiber and nutrients for a healthy and tasty snack or dessert
- Super easy - mix all the ingredients and pop in the freezer, then cut and serve
Ingredient Notes & Substitutions
- Rolled Oats: Oats act as a base for this fudge. We'll blend them in the food processor to create a flour. You can also use quick oats, but avoid using steel cut oats because they don't blend well into a flour.
- Medjool Dates: Dates add natural sweetness. Make sure to remove the pits before you use them. If your dates are hard or dry, soak them in hot water for a few minutes before you use them in this recipe.
- Cocoa Powder: Use unsweetened cocoa powder.
- Black Beans: The secret ingredient! Black beans create a smooth and creamy texture, and add protein and fiber. You can't even taste them!
- Non-Dairy Milk: any unsweetened non-dairy milk will work
- Date Syrup: while this recipe uses dates for sweetness, the date syrup helps achieve the right consistency. If you don't have date syrup, you can use maple syrup as a sub.
- Ground Flaxseeds: Flaxseeds bind together to create and egg-like consistency, helping to keep the fudge together.
- Vanilla Extract
- Vegan Chocolate Chips
How to make Chocolate Freezer Fudge
Step 1. Line a 9x9 pan with parchment paper. This will allow you to easily remove the fudge from the pan once it's frozen.
Step 2. Add the oats to the food processor and grind into a flour.
Step 3. Add the dates, cocoa powder, black beans, milk, date syrup, coconut milk, flaxseed, and vanilla. Process until completely smooth.
Step 4. Pulse or stir in the chocolate chips.
Step 5. Spread the mixture into the pan and freeze for 4 hours or overnight. Once frozen, cut the bars into pieces. Allow the bars to sit out 5 minutes before eating. Keep stored in the freezer. Enjoy!
FAQ & Expert Tips
This fudge is best kept frozen - if it's left in the fridge it will be very soft.
For best results, let the fudge thaw for five minutes at room temperature before serving.
This recipe has a mild chocolate flavor, if you prefer an intense chocolate flavor, increase the cocoa powder to ½ cup and add another 2 tablespoons of non-dairy milk.
Love peanut butter? Try my peanut butter freezer fudge. Or switch out the black beans and cocoa powder for chickpeas, for a cookie dough fudge.
Recipe Prayer
Jesus, thank you for flavorful fudge. Let us use this recipe to celebrate the holidays in a healthy way. Amen.
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📖 Recipe
Chocolate Freezer Fudge
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ Cup Rolled Oats
- 4 Medjool Dates
- ¼ Cup Cocoa Powder
- 1 15 Ounce Can Black Beans drained and rinsed
- ¼ Cup Non-Dairy Milk
- ¼ Cup Date Syrup
- 2 Tablespoons Ground Flaxseeds
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- ½ Cup Vegan Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- Line a 9×9 pan with parchment paper.
- Add the oats to the food processor and grind into a flour.
- Add the dates, cocoa powder, black beans, milk, date syrup, coconut milk, flaxseed, and vanilla. Process until completely smooth.
- Pulse or stir in the chocolate chips.
- Spread the mixture into the pan and freeze for 4 hours or overnight. Once frozen, cut the bars into pieces. Allow the bars to sit out 5 minutes before eating. Keep stored in the freezer. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is an estimate.
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