Rich, chocolatey, homemade sugar free chocolate fudge.
Hearing the words “sugar free” normally makes me think of cloyingly sweet, sucralose-laden desserts or beverages.
Chemical sugars and I do not get along. As a little kid, I put Sweet-n-Low in my iced tea because my mom said it dissolved better than sugar.
However, after a few months of awful stomachaches, we determined Sweet-n-Low didn’t like me very much.
The feeling is mutual. To me, foods with fake sugars tend to taste… well, fake.
But this sugar free chocolate fudge has no fake sugar.
It only has natural ingredients, which is perhaps why it tastes so completely delicious!
You’ll find no Darth Vaders lurking here in this rich, decadent, melt-in-your-mouth sugar free chocolate fudge.
The recipe has two options – both options are free of refined sugar, and use the stevia option if you want it to be 100% free of added sugar as well.
If you’re used to healthy desserts, some readers even say that the banana is sweetener enough – so it’s up to you!
*If you’d prefer a recipe for healthy fudge without banana, be sure to check out either my Almond Butter Fudge or my Coconut Oil Fudge Recipes.
Don’t forget the variations:
Sugar Free Chocolate Fudge
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup coconut butter (120g)
- 1 overripe banana, or 2/3 cup additional coconut butter (160g)
- scant 1/8 tsp salt
- pinch uncut stevia OR 2 tbsp pure maple syrup or honey
- 1/4 cup cacao or cocoa powder (40g)
- optional 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- optional 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Make sure your coconut butter is melted before starting. Combine all ingredients in a food processor. Then smooth the fudge into a container or candy molds. Plastic containers work well, because you can pop the fudge right out. Place in the fridge for a few hours, or freeze for a few minutes. You can freeze it for longer periods of time; just be sure to thaw at least 15-20 minutes prior to eating.View Nutrition Facts
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I have cut my sugar consumption so drastically anyway that fake sugars really aren’t necessary in my life; a little pure maple syrup or honey goes a long way! Plus, I love stevia so if I need something sweetened and don’t wanna use sugar I’m all over that stuff!
Fake sweeteners totally skeeve me out. I have a friend (a non-vegan one) who avoids all sugar, but he’s all about the Splenda. I’ve tried over and over to convince him that real sugar is better for him than that nasty crap. But alas, he will not listen.
I MUST make your fudge asap!
When I was a kid I used to eat packets of sugar when we were out to eat (I know, right? but come on, who didn’t do that…) and one time I grabbed a packet of Sweet n Low by accident. My mom slapped my hand and shrieked “DON’T TOUCH THAT, THAT’S POISON!” Ever since, I’ve been diverted from fake sweeteners. And they do taste totally fake. I’d just rather have the real stuff. Of course, I prefer unsweetened teas and coffees anyway.
LOL are you serious? I used to like the little packets of jam… they were so cute. Oh, and I always wanted to start a sweet-n-low collection after seeing a certain episode of Friends, where the grandma had a sweet-n-low collection. Ok, I’m weird.
My mom told me Sweet N low was rat poison so every time I saw it after that I was terrified to eat it. I still stay away.
I am making your fudge for our super bowl party at work! I think I’ll make the regular flavor since not everyone loves dark chocolate.
I think when you stop eating a lot of processed foods with added sugar and salt, the natural sweetness in foods tastes stronger. For example,I used to love regular peanut butter but now it tastes too sweet to me so I have to get the kind made from just peanuts.
Ooo let me know what people think!! And also, did you see my comment a few days ago? I wanted to thank you for your sweet post on your blog, but it won’t let me comment :(. But I did see it and was so honored!
I hate fake sweeteners! Not only do they taste nasty, but the chemicals in them can’t be healthy. Give me some real/natural sugar over the fake stuff any day!
Your fudge looks fabulous! You’re so creative 🙂
ick, i hate that chemical-y fake sugars! i’m not a fan of real sugar either. i’ve been using mostly fruits and stevia to sweeten my food. i use brown rice syrup quite a bit too.
i made this fudge already by the way, and it is AMAZING!!
Aww Elle, I’m so so excited you made it!! 🙂
I do’t think I’ve ever tried brown rice syrup… it sounds fun!
That looks great, Katie! And I love the title you gave it 🙂 I can only imagine your search term finds with that name. lol
I do use Splenda. Yes, I admit, I do. I also use stevia, white and brown sugar, agave, maple, lucama, succanat..you name it, I cook with it. There are certain times where certain things give just the RIGHT texture or sweetness or desired result in cooking, baking, or uncooking…so I choose based on need/recipe.
🙂
Hehe you’re so much fun… I think your motto should be, “I’ve never met a food I didn’t like.” 🙂
I used to have an unhealthy fixation with fake sugars – five Splendas in each of my six daily cups of coffee. I eventually linked my chemical sweetness OD to excessive gas, and while, sadly, that was not enough to make me give them up, my concern over potential damages to my prospective children proved a solid enough reason. No more fake sugar here (and I’m less gassy – score!)
katie,
i LOVE this idea. Sugar doesn’t sit well on my stomach and i try not to use too many chemicals. I can’t wait to try this out!!!
Bookmarking this and getting my hands on some coconut butter ASAP!