Description
A quick and easy fudge that delivers a rich peanut butter flavor while being high in protein and lighter on sugar.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup protein powder (vanilla or unflavored)
- 1/4 cup coconut oil or unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1/4 cup milk of choice (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch fine salt
- Optional toppings: mini chocolate chips, crushed peanuts, flaky salt, melted dark chocolate
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper and lightly mist or rub with oil.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, combine peanut butter, coconut oil, and maple syrup until glossy and loose.
- Remove from heat and stir in milk, vanilla, and salt.
- Gradually whisk in protein powder until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and level the top.
- If using toppings, add them now.
- Chill in the fridge for about 60-90 minutes or until firm.
- Once set, lift the fudge out using the parchment, cut into squares, and serve.
Notes
Adjust sweetness with more syrup if desired; use natural peanut butter for a deeper flavor. Can customize with various add-ins for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg