Chocolate Hazelnut Fudge (paleo, vegan)
Servings 20 pieces
This rich and creamy chocolate hazelnut fudge is full of hazelnut flavor thanks to the addition of hazelnut butter! Paleo-friendly, vegan and gluten-free.
Ingredients
- 2 cups (340 grams) semi-sweet chocolate or chocolate chips, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) full-fat canned coconut milk
- 1/4 cup (64 grams) hazelnut butter toasted, (the kind with just hazelnuts)
- 4 teaspoons maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch salt optional
- 3/4 cups + 1/4 cup (83 grams + 28 grams) hazelnuts toasted, chopped, optional
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, mix everything, except for the hazelnuts, together. Melt over low heat while frequently stirring. Meanwhile, prepare a 9"x5" loaf pan with a piece of parchment paper.
- Once the mixture is melted, add 3/4 cup chopped hazelnuts, if using. Pour the fudge into the prepared pan. Let sit for about 20 minutes and then sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts over the top of the fudge. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until set. You can cut this when cold but it's easier when at room temperature. Store at room temperature for 1 day and then refrigerate. It'd likely stay well for much longer than 1 day at room temperature but I figure I'd better stay on the safe side and say 1 day due to the hazelnut butter.
Notes
- Use these chocolate chips for paleo / vegan / dairy-free.
- See the post for directions on how you can make your own hazelnut butter.
- To toast hazelnuts, place on a baking tray and bake at 350 °F (165 °C) for about 5-8 minutes or until they smell toasty. Shake the pan halfway through. Let cool for 5 minutes and then place the nuts in the middle of a clean tea towel and rubs off the skin. Discard the skin. You could alternatively toast them in a pan on the stove top.
- The nutrition information provided is calculated as a courtesy and is only an estimate. I am not a licensed nutritionist or dietitian. For the most accurate nutritional data, consult a professional or use your preferred calculator.
Nutrition
Calories: 189kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 4mgPotassium: 186mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 11IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 2mgNet Carbs: 12
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