Vegan Fudge Bars: Chocolate Peanut Butter Dream
Indulge in these rich vegan fudge bars, featuring creamy cashews and decadent chocolate peanut butter flavors for a delightful, dairy-free treat.
Ingredients
- 2 cups raw cashews
- 1 (13.5 ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4-1 /2 cup real maple syrup
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 12 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- Sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Soak the raw cashews in hot water for at least 30 minutes. Drain well.
- Line a 9x9 inch square baking dish with parchment paper.
- Combine drained cashews, coconut milk, cocoa powder, instant espresso powder, vanilla extract, and maple syrup in a high-powered blender. Blend until smooth and creamy (about 5 minutes), scraping down sides. Taste and add more maple syrup if needed. Pour into the prepared pan.
- Drizzle peanut butter over the fudge layer. Swirl lightly with a knife. Freeze for at least 3 hours until firm. Cut into 16 approximately 2.25-inch square bars and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze for another hour.
- Melt dark chocolate and coconut oil together in the microwave until smooth. Let cool for 10 minutes.
- Dip or cover each frozen bar in the melted chocolate. Sprinkle with sea salt immediately. Freeze again until firm before serving.
Notes
Allergens: Peanuts, Soybeans, Wheat.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.