This Clean Eating Raw Vegan Walnut Fudge has to be the easiest raw dessert recipe I have ever made using only 5 clean ingredients.
It seriously takes longer to get all the ingredients out than it does to make it.
You basically put everything in a bowl, stir it and put it in the freezer to harden. And it almost melts in your mouth it's so silky smooth and it has a nice glossy look to it.
Here are some unhealthy ingredients in a traditional fudge recipe:
S.A.D. (Standard American Diet) Fudge Recipe Ingredients:
Typical Ingredients: 2 ¾ cups sugar, 3 tablespoons butter, 1 cup half-and-half, 1 tablespoon corn syrup
It normally contains a lot of refined, white sugar. And, butter and dairy, making it non-vegan. Plus, you have to heat, cook, boil, use a candy thermometer, etc.
This healthier version is raw, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, lectin-free, alkaline, no-cook, paleo-friendly and contains no refined sugar.
5 Fast Facts About Coconut Oil:*
- super high in lauric acid
- rich in antioxidants
- contains natural microbial and antibacterial agents
- improves metabolism and prevents fatigue
- improves cholesterol levels
5 Fast Facts About Raw Cacao Powder:*
- contains over 300 different compounds including protein, calcium, magnesium, copper, zinc and iron
- super high in antioxidants that promotes cardiovascular health
- contains 4 different neurotransmitters that act as natural anti-depressant
- contains essential fats
- can help to decrease blood pressure
5 Fast Facts About Maple Syrup:*
- contains manganese and zinc
- super high in anti-oxidants
- helps with inflammation
- ¼ cup contains more calcium than the same amount of milk
- ¼ cup contains more potassium than a banana
5 Fast Facts About Walnuts:*
- high quality vegan protein
- rich in omega-3 fatty acids
- high in antioxidants
- high in Vitamin E
- improves blood lipids and other cardiovascular risk factors
5 Fast Facts About Almonds (Almond Butter):*
- excellent source of heart healthy fats
- rich in antioxidants
- helps control blood sugar
- high in magnesium, iron, zinc and copper
- helps lower blood pressure
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Gluten-Free Vegan Walnut Fudge
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup organic coconut oil melted/liquid
- ¼ cup organic raw cacao powder
- ¼ cup organic maple syrup
- ¼ cup organic almond butter
- ¼ cup organic walnuts chopped
- 1 teaspoon organic vanilla bean powder or organic 100% vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a medium mixing bowl and stir until well combined and smooth.
- Spread evenly in a 9 x 5 loaf pan.
- Put in the freezer for approximately 30-60 minutes, or until it hardens.
- Store in an air-tight BPA-free container in the freezer until ready to serve because it will get soft and lose it's shape if left out at room temperature.
- Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
The recipe and photographs for "Clean Eating Raw Vegan Walnut Fudge" by Karielyn Tillman of The Healthy Family and Home™ website are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial No Derivatives 4.0 International License and cannot be used without my written permission.
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Want More Healthy Vegan Dessert Recipes?
Check out these:
- Healthy Holiday Fudge
- Pumpkin and Pecan Fudge
- Gluten-Free Vegan Chocolate Fudge Tarts
- or my Clean Eating Cookbook with an entire chapter of 20 healthy, clean eating recipes just like this one that you will love!
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Fazia Fortino says
Can I use vanilla instead of the vanilla bean powder??
Karielyn says
Hi there Fazia! Yes! You absolutely can! Just use the same amount, 1 teaspoon, or adjust to your preference.
Thanks for the question and I hope you enjoy the recipe 🙂