A dark chocolate fudge with the flavors of coffee and almond that you’ll be craving again and again after the first taste! It’s paleo and vegan, peanut and soy free, with no refined sugar and nothing artificial added. This mocha almond fudge gives you simple and delicious ingredients with decadently rich flavor and texture!
Fudge is in the house! Again and again and again. We’re on a roll! Because dang it, at this point my entire family is addicted. But seriously, the plan was for this one to be ALL FOR ME! You see, I put coffee in it and I thought that would repel the children, however, they were not put off in the least. More fascinating contradictory little-people behavior. Or maybe anything is game when it comes to chocolate fudge? Can’t keep up with their rules.
I’m not sure if I should be happy they’re embracing a more grown-up flavor palate or just annoyed that I did not get to eat the whole batch. The dark chocolate mocha flavor did, however, successfully keep my milk-chocolate-4-lyfe-husband out of the fudge bowl, mostly, so there’s still that.
So how should I describe this fudge? Try it and then you tell me. Okay not meaning to be rude, so just kidding. This fudge is my personal favorite because I have a very limited short term memory. No, that’s not it, sorry. It’s really because it has the PERFECT texture. And all those yummy rich grown-up flavors I love. But the texture! Wow.
I am not yet skilled at 1) biting a piece of fudge attractively or 2) photographing that attractive bite in a way that actually shows you how awesome the texture is, so you’ll just have to take my word for it. (*Update – I re-photographed these with “the bite” – hope I did it justice!)
Or make it yourself. For the simple reason that this fudge is super easy to make, and aside from the cooling part, is DONE in 15 minutes. Do you have 15 minutes of time to invest in completely changing your life? Or at least to make dessert? That’s what I thought, it’s a no brainer!
Mocha Almond Fudge {Paleo & Vegan}
Mocha Almond Fudge - Paleo & Vegan
Ingredients
Almond Butter Mixture
- 1/2 cup smooth almond butter
- 2 tbsps coconut oil melted and cooled
- 2 tbsp organic coconut sugar
- 1 tsp organic almond extract - you can also use vanilla though it will change the flavor
Chocolate Candy Mixture
- 1 cupEnjoy Life dark chocolate chips - or preferred brand
- 1/4 cup organic coconut oil
- 1/4 cup organic full fat canned coconut milk
- 1/4 cup organic coconut sugar
- 2 tbsp instant coffee crystals
- 1/3 cup finely chopped raw almonds*
- pinch of fine grain sea salt*
Instructions
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In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients for the Almond Butter Mixture and stir until smooth. Set aside.
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In a small saucepan over low heat, combine all ingredients for the Chocolate Candy Mixture while stirring continuously.
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Once melted, thick, and shiny, remove from heat and allow to cool a few minutes.
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Transfer all of the almond butter mixture into the chocolate candy mixture and stir well with a soft spatula, scraping the sides to fully incorporate all the ingredients.
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When the entire mixture is well combined and smooth, spread it evenly into a parchment paper lined 8 x 8 baking dish. Scrape the sides of the saucepan to get every last drop! If adding the chopped almonds, sprinkle them over the top and gently swirl them in with a knife or spatula, then sprinkle the pinch of sea salt over the top.
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Cover with plastic wrap and let chill in the refrigerator for 3 hours or in the freezer for an hour until firm. Cut into squares and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
*optional
Be sure to also check out my Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Fudge and Vanilla Maple Nut Fudge too!
Any milk-chocolate-4-lyfe people in your family?
Have you used instant coffee in recipes? I knew it had to be good for something 😉
I want to make this, but I’m afraid I’ll eat the whole thing! Looks so good! 🙂
It’s worth making! The good part is that it keeps for a while in the fridge, so no need to finish it all at once 🙂
This looks so delicious, I can’t wait to try! I’ll have to wait until I have a group of people to make it for, though, or else I’ll just eat it all by myself 🙂
Hope you try it! You can keep it in the fridge or even freeze it and eat it all yourself! Or wait for company, that will work too 🙂
Mmm I’m a texture girl and this sounds heavenly. Also, while I’m not a huge chocolate person (shhh, don’t tell), I’ve also had a soft spot for fudge; rich, creamy, satiny smooth fudge. In short, not to be confused with my actual height, I love this!
Oh man I can’t imagine not loving chocolate 😉 I’ll always have a soft spot for good creamy fudge!
just made this fudge and it was absolutely delicious !!my friends loved it too !only problem now is I can’t stop eating it !does it freeze well ?thank u !!
Yay! Glad you like it 🙂 It does freeze well – in fact I often keep it in the freezer and take a bite here and there 🙂
I just made this wonderful fudge! It is so easy and so very very good! I am so happy with it and will be sharing it with my family. We are all Fudgeaholicks! I think I’m in love! Thank you so much thank you for all you do!
This is the best chocolate fudge recipe ever! I double the batch and keep it in the freezer and bring it out for special occasions and everyone loves it and wants the recipe. Love love it!